Environmental Law in the Russian Federation presents a comprehensive textbook on the current state of environmental legislation of the Russian Federation. The textbook is divided into three sections that are ordered for an increasing level of specialization in the subject.
The first section (General Part) gives a definition of environmental law, formulates its principles and considers the sources of environmental law and legal relations. Readers will learn about the issues related to the ownership of natural resources, the legal framework and specifics of environmental protection and management, and associated human and civil rights. The distinguishing features of economic regulation in the area of environmental protection as well as issues of responsibility for environmental offences are also covered.
The second section (Special Part) sets forth the main environmental requirements for certain types of economic and other human activities and the specifics of environmental protection in areas with a special environmental legal regime (specially protected areas and ecological disaster zones). Chapters in this section consider the main areas of protection of certain natural objects (water, forests, land, etc.).
The third section (Specialized Part) clarifies the main areas of international cooperation in the field of environmental protection and considers the main characteristics of the environmental protection experience of other countries.
The textbook is an essential reference for law and business students in Russian schools. It is also of interest to entrepreneurs planning ventures in Russia and researchers involved in comparative legal analysis.
The first section (General Part) gives a definition of environmental law, formulates its principles and considers the sources of environmental law and legal relations. Readers will learn about the issues related to the ownership of natural resources, the legal framework and specifics of environmental protection and management, and associated human and civil rights. The distinguishing features of economic regulation in the area of environmental protection as well as issues of responsibility for environmental offences are also covered.
The second section (Special Part) sets forth the main environmental requirements for certain types of economic and other human activities and the specifics of environmental protection in areas with a special environmental legal regime (specially protected areas and ecological disaster zones). Chapters in this section consider the main areas of protection of certain natural objects (water, forests, land, etc.).
The third section (Specialized Part) clarifies the main areas of international cooperation in the field of environmental protection and considers the main characteristics of the environmental protection experience of other countries.
The textbook is an essential reference for law and business students in Russian schools. It is also of interest to entrepreneurs planning ventures in Russia and researchers involved in comparative legal analysis.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Environmental Law as a Branch of Russian Law- Concepts of Interaction Between Nature and Society
- Concept of Sustainable Development
- Concept of Circular Economy
- Concept of Climate Change
- Concept of a Shift from Anthropocentric to an Ecocentric Perception of the World
- Subject and Method of Environmental Law as a Branch of Russian Law
- Methods of Environmental Law
- Main Stages of Development of Environmental Legislation
- Principles of Environmental Law
- System of Environmental Law
- Environmental Legal Relations
- Ownership of Natural Resources and the Right of Natural Resource Management
- Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Human Right to a Favorable Environment
- Civil Right to a Favorable Environment
- Environmental Duties of Citizens and Legal Entities
- Guarantees of Environmental Rights of Citizens
- Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Concept of Environmental Management Bodies
- Powers of Bodies of General Competence
- Powers of Bodies of Special Competence
- Scope of the Basic Functions of Environmental Management Bodies
- Establishment of Environmental Regulations
- Licensing of Environmentally Hazardous Activities
- Legal Regulation of Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia) and State Environmental Expert Reviews
- State Environmental Supervision
- State Registration of Facilities That Have a Negative Impact on the Environment
- State Environmental Monitoring
- State Economic Regulation in the Area of Environmental Protection
- Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Concept and Types of Legal Liability for Environmental Offenses
- Administrative Liability for Environmental Offenses
- Criminal Liability for Environmental Crimes
- Compensation for Harm Caused by Environmental Offenses
- 4.4.1. General Description of Environmental Harm
- Compensation for Harm to the Environment
- Compensation for Harm Caused to the Life, Health, and Property of People by the Negative Impact of the Environment
- Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Concept and Significance of Environmental Requirements for Various Types of Economic and Other Activities
- Legal Regulation of Environmental Protection of Settlements .
- Environmental Requirements in Military and Defense Activities .
- Environmental Requirements for the Establishment of Zones with Special Conditions of Use
- Environmental Requirements in Production and Consumption Waste Management
- Environmental Requirements in Transport
- Environmental Requirements in Agriculture
- Environmental Requirements in the Power Industry
- Environmental Requirements for Protection of the Ozone Layer 164 Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Legal Regulation of Land Protection
- Legal Regulation of Forest Protection
- Legal Regulation of Water Protection
- Legal Regulation of Fauna Protection
- Legal Regulation of Subsoil Protection
- Legal Regulation of Air Protection
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Concept and Types of Specially Protected Natural Areas
- State Nature Reserves
- National and Nature Parks
- State Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Natural Monuments
- Arboretums and Botanical Gardens
- Legal Regime of Environmentally Disadvantaged Areas
- Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Concept of International Environmental Law
- Objects of the International Legal Protection of the Environment
- Principles of International Environmental Law
- Sources of International Environmental Law
- International Organizations as Subjects of International Environmental Law
- Conclusion
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
- Legal Protection of the Environment in the CIS Countries
- Legal Protection of the Environment in EU Countries
- Legal Protection of the Environment in the United States
- Legal Protection of the Environment in China
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Questions and Tasks for Self-Control
- References
Author
- Aleksey Anisimov
- Anatoliy Ryzhenkov
