Global Environmental Forest Policies: An International Comparison

Global Environmental Forest Policies: An International Comparison
ISBN-10
1849774927
ISBN-13
9781849774925
Category
Law
Pages
393
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Earthscan
Authors
Constance McDermott, Benjamin William Cashore, Peter Kanowski

Description

This book provides a uniquely detailed and systematic comparison of environmental forest policies and enforcement in twenty countries worldwide, covering developed, transition and developing economies. The goal is to enhance global policy learning and promote well-informed and precisely-tuned policy solutions.

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