Schwerpunkt: 20 Jahre Aarhus-Konvention ∙ 20 Jahre Umsetzung und Praxis der Aarhus-Konvention – Zwischenbilanz des Bundesumweltministeriums journal article Matthias Sauer Zeitschrift für Europäisches Umwelt- und Planungsrecht, Volume 17 (2019), Issue 1, Page 33 - 43 The 20th Anniversary of the adoption of the Aarhus Convention gives reason for a brief overview on the implementation of the Convention’s three pillars on the level of the European Union and on the level of Germany as a party to the Convention. Following a description of the role of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety in the Aarhus process, recent developments are highlighted, with special attention being paid to matters on access to justice.
Schifffahrt in der Arktis journal article Das Völkerrecht als Vermittler zwischen ökonomischem Potenzial und ökologischem Risiko Kristina Schönfeldt Zeitschrift für Europäisches Umwelt- und Planungsrecht, Volume 15 (2017), Issue 3, Page 206 - 223 The pristine Arctic is an increasingly important region facing major challenges caused not only by the effects of climate change, but also by a growing interest in its living and non-living resources, its attraction as a new destination for tourism, and as a route for navigation. In particular the increase of commercial shipping leads to significant positive economic prospects but, at the same time, carries considerable risks for the fragile Arctic environment and the well-being of the local population, including indigenous people. By taking the example of the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters, which was recently concluded under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization, it will be shown how instruments of international law are necessary and adequate to ensure that all those engaged in shipping and maritime transportation in the Arctic comply with strict standards of safety and environmental protection. In addition, remaining regulatory gaps will be revealed and possible solutions will be addressed.
Ausnahmen und Abweichungen von Zielen der Raumordnung – Effektive Instrumente eines neuen „Deutschlandtempos“? Martin Beckmann
