Environmental security in South-Eastern Europe : International agreements and their implementation : [proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on International Regulation Implementation for Environmental Security in South Eastern Europe, Venice,

Annotation. Authored by international experts from academia, international organizations, governments and NGOs, this book highlights the main environmental security issues in the South-East European (SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate change and water management. The common goal of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation of whether existing legal regimes and correct implementation of applicable international treaties may contribute to reducing environmental security risks in the region. In-depth analyses and assessment of major challenges in compliance, serve as a firm ground which such evaluation is based on. This volume is recommended for public officials, legal practitioners and consultants. Its interest may also extend beyond the SEE countries, serving as a case-study of a broader and paradigmatic relevance of the analysis and management of environmental and security issues in a trans-boundary context Front Matter....Pages i-xviii The Role of International Organisations in Environmental Security Issues....Pages 1-16 The Environment and Security Initiative in South Eastern Europe: Transforming Risk into Cooperation....Pages 17-26 The Role of UNESCO Designated Sites in Fostering International Cooperation and Environmental Security in SEE....Pages 27-41 Social and Environmental Issues Related to Security in SEE Countries....Pages 43-58 The Impact of International Treaties on Climate Change in SEE Countries....Pages 59-75 The Impact of the International Treaties on Water Management in South-Eastern Europe....Pages 77-93 Towards Environmental Security by Adapting the Energy Sector: Summary of Strategies and Opportunities for Technology Transfer and Cooperation in the SEE Region....Pages 95-117 Challenges of Environmental Protection in Times of Armed Conflict....Pages 119-136 Food Security and Eco-terrorism Impacts on Environmental Security Through Vulnerabilities....Pages 137-150 Emergency Situations and Risk Management in Multilateral Environmental Agreements: A Comparative Analysis in the SEE....Pages 151-164 Large Scale Infrastructural Projects in South Eastern Europe and Their Impact on Political Relations, Economic Development and Environmental Security....Pages 165-181 Environmental Impact Assessment in a Trans-boundary Context in the SEE Countries....Pages 183-196 Promoting Environmental Protection Through the Management of Shared Natural Resources Between Albania and Montenegro: The Shkodra Lake Watershed....Pages 197-212 Environmental Impact Assessment in a Trans-Boundary Context in Montenegro....Pages 213-227 The Framework Agreement on the Sava River Basin (FASRB)....Pages 229-241 Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on International Regulation Implementation for Environmental Security in South Eastern EuropeVenice, Italy 3-4 December 2009