Environmental Law and the Ecosystem Approach - 9781138183131

Taylor & Francis

Environmental Law and the Ecosystem ApproachMaintaining ecological integrity through consistency in law\nAuthor(s): Froukje Maria Platjouw\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138183131, 978-1138183131\nSynopsis\nThe ecosystem approach embodies a concept of the environment which emphasizes the integrated components of nature as complex adaptive systems. This book examines the relationship between the architecture and design of environmental law and the implementation of the ecosystem approach as a means to maintain ecological integrity. The main issue addressed is: in which manner and to what extent does fragmentation and administrative discretion in environmental law impede the implementation of an ecosystem approach?\n\nThis is explored through analysis of several questions: what is an ecosystem approach and how could it be implemented; how can economic evaluation of ecosystem services contribute to the debate; to .