Research Guides : International Environmental Law: IEL Suggested Reading

Publications

There are many international environmental treatises but the following are ones of which you should be aware. Included are links to the books within our catalog and they are organized alphabetically by title.

A Guide to International Environmental Law by Alexandre Kiss; Dinah Shelton
Call Number: K3585 .K573 2007
ISBN: 1571053441
Publication Date: 2007-09-19
A brief overview of international law with a focus on how international environmental law was formed as well as an analysis of newer topics such as environmental protection as a human right.
European Environmental Law by J.H. Jans
Call Number: KJE6242.J36 2000
ISBN: 9076871019
Publication Date: 2000-09-01
Begins with the development of EU environmental law and the legal basis. Includes brief summaries of dozens of EU legislation.
International Courts and Environmental Protection by Tim Stephens
Call Number: K3585.S74 2009
ISBN: 0521881226
Publication Date: 2009-02-12
Useful overview of various courts with jurisdiction over international environmental law, including discussion of cases and the ongoing challenges facing the courts.
International Environmental Law in a Nutshell by Reed Benson; Burke Griggs; A. Tarlock
Call Number: K3585.6 .G87 2022
ISBN: 9781647087999
Publication Date: 2021-11-08
A good introductory source that covers all the major areas.
International Law and the Environment by Oxford Editors (Editor); Alan Boyle; Catherine Redgwell; Patricia Birnie; Patricia W. Birnie; Alan E. Boyle
Call Number: K3585.4 .B57 2009
ISBN: 0198764227
Publication Date: 2009-03-15
Examines treaty regimes, arbitration, and international case law along with chapters specifically on climate change, nuclear energy, ecosystems, conservation, trade, and much more.
Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law by John P. Grant; J. Craig Barker; Clive Parry
Call Number: Available Online
ISBN: 9780195389777
Publication Date: 2009-10-02
Over 2,500 entries provides the reader with copious references for further research including cases, treaties, journal articles, and websites
Principles of International Environmental Law by Philippe Sands; Jacqueline Peel; Adriana Fabra (Assisted by); Ruth MacKenzie (Assisted by)
Call Number: K3585.4.S27 2012
ISBN: 0521140935
Publication Date: 2012-05-03
The third edition of this classic textbook offers comprehensive and critical commentary on international environmental law.
The Oxford Handbook of International Environmental Law by Daniel Bodansky (Editor); Ellen Hey (Editor); Jutta Brunnée (Editor); Public International Law Staff; Faculty of Law Staff; Erasmus University Rotterdam Staff
Call Number: K3585.O94 2007
ISBN: 019926970X
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
This publication provides 40 chapters grouped by general issues, analytical tools, basic issues, normative development, key concepts, institutions, and implementation & enforcement.