Transboundary pollution, pollution, development and environmental damage - Núm. 2-2, Julio 2011 - EAFIT. Journal of International Law - Libros y Revistas - VLEX 647647881

Transboundary pollution, pollution, development and environmental damage

AutorLuz María Fernández Toro
CargoInternational Business Student, EAFIT University
Páginas36-46
TRANSBOUNDARY POLLUTION,
By: Luz María Fernández Toro1
POLLUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND
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Abstract:
Currently, it is apparent how the environment has become a fundamental issue of the
interdependence situation that characterizes the current world system. This tendency involves
the emergence of new responsibilities, positions and conditions for actors such as states,
multinational corporations, International Organizations and NGOs, among others.
Regarding thisframework, perhaps one of the major challengesthat countries face whenthey
interact with each other is the process of environmental pollution and damage to neighbors.
Beyond the debate around the concept of transboundary pollution and its pertinence today,
because of their characteristics, developed and developing countries are called to play a
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This paper analyzes the environmental dimension of the international system current context,
in order to understand the role of the transboundary pollution responsibilities and evolution
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participation, and how this process can contribute to the political and economic positioning
of many countries on the international system.
Key words:
Environment, transboundary pollution, air pollution, climate change, environmental
responsbilities.
1 Luz Maria Férnandez Toro. International Business Student, EAFIT University.
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
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