Shows how the colonial origins of biodiversity conventions and conservation organizations impact their efficacy in modern times.
Shows how the colonial origins of biodiversity conventions and conservation organizations impact their efficacy in modern times Based on a legal history of international biodiversity treaties from the late nineteenth century to the present, Rachelle Adam argues that today's biod…
Shows how the colonial origins of biodiversity conventions and conservation organizations impact their efficacy in modern times.
Ecological restoration is as essential as sustainable development for the health of the biosphere. Restoration, however, has been a low priority of most countries' environmental laws, which tend to focus narrowly on rehabilitation of small, discrete sites rather than the more am…
"Ecological restoration is as essential as sustainable development for the health of the biosphere. Restoration, however, has been a low priority of most countries' environmental laws, which tend to focus narrowly on rehabilitation of small, discrete sites rather than the more a…
Ecological restoration is as essential as sustainable development for the health of the biosphere. Restoration, however, has been a low priority of most countries' environmental laws, which tend to focus narrowly on rehabilitation of small, discrete sites rather than the more am…
Présentation de l'éditeur : "This book presents a legal genealogy of biodiversity - of its strategic use before and after the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 1993. This history of 'genetic gold' details how, with the aid of international law, the idea of biod…
The 'undead' convention and environmental reason -- Lambswool into synthetic : early programmes -- The glare of international law and the grand bargain -- The genetic gold rush -- The regulation of genetic gold -- Conclusion : still here. "This book employs a Foucaultian geneal…
"This book employs a Foucaultian genealogical method to present an expanded, detailed and critical history of the discursive and practical use of biodiversity in international law. Drawing from environmental history, philosophy of science, political economy and development studi…
