International Environmental Law Exam
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Components of the UN - ✔✔General Assembly
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Secretariat
International Court of Justice
Trusteeship Council
General Assembly - ✔✔Includes all members, each with 1 vote.
Security Council - ✔✔Includes the Permanent 5 (China, U.S., U.K., Russia,
France) and 10 other members who rotate each year. SC bring attention to
threats to peace
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) - ✔✔Central forum for international
economic and economic discussion and policy recommendation formation
Secretariat - ✔✔IGO that promotes aid to states to collectively maintain
international peace and security
International Court of Justice - ✔✔15 judges sit on the court and the decisions
are binding only on the parties. If a party does not have a sitting judge from its
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,State, Article 31 allows them to choose a judge. The Statute of the International
Court of Justice governs.
Statute of the International Court of Justice - ✔✔ICJ's governing law
United Nations Environment Programme - ✔✔Coordinates UN environmental
activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally
sound policies and practices.
United Nations Development Programme - ✔✔Advocates for change and
connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help deal with
global and national development challenges.
Global Environment Fund - ✔✔Provides grants to developing countries and
countries with economies in transition for projects related to biodiversity,
climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and
persistent organic pollutants.
International Maritime Organization - ✔✔Primary Purpose is to develop and
maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit
today. Covers safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical
cooperation, maritime security and efficiency in shipping
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,Energy Efficiency Design Index - ✔✔generates, through enhanced energy
efficiency measures, significant reductions in GHG emissions from ships
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan - ✔✔incorporates best practices for
the fuel efficient operation of ships
Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator - ✔✔tool used by the Ship Energy
Efficiency Management Plan, which enables operators to measure the fuel
efficiency of a ship in operation and to gauge the effect of any changes in
operation
Commission on Sustainable Development - ✔✔Commission of ECOSOC, created
to ensure effective follow-up of Rio Agenda 21, to monitor and report on
implementation of the agreements at a local, national, regional and
international level.
International Atomic Energy Agency - ✔✔Seeks to promote the peaceful use of
nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear
weapons.
International Law Commission - ✔✔Established by the GA in 1948 for the
"promotion of the progressive development of international law and its
codification."
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, International Law Association - ✔✔Non-profit promoting the study, clarification
and development of international law.
Inter-Governmental Organizations - ✔✔Composed primarily of sovereign states
or other IGOs. Established by treaty that acts as a charter creating the group.
Cannot vote or speak.
Non-Governmental Organizations - ✔✔Not a part of the government and not
convention for-profit businesses. Cannot vote or speak.
United Nations Charter and the Environment - ✔✔Article 1- The UN's purposes
include the furtherance of international cooperation in solving international
economic, social, cultural, humanitarian problems.
Article 55- UN must promote economic or social progress and development,
solutions of international, economic, social, health, and related problems, and
international cultural and educational cooperation, and human rights and
fundamental freedoms.
Types of Law - ✔✔Customary Law
Treaties/Conventions
General Principles of Law
Judicial decisions and writing
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Questions and Answers 100% Solved
Components of the UN - ✔✔General Assembly
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Secretariat
International Court of Justice
Trusteeship Council
General Assembly - ✔✔Includes all members, each with 1 vote.
Security Council - ✔✔Includes the Permanent 5 (China, U.S., U.K., Russia,
France) and 10 other members who rotate each year. SC bring attention to
threats to peace
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) - ✔✔Central forum for international
economic and economic discussion and policy recommendation formation
Secretariat - ✔✔IGO that promotes aid to states to collectively maintain
international peace and security
International Court of Justice - ✔✔15 judges sit on the court and the decisions
are binding only on the parties. If a party does not have a sitting judge from its
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,State, Article 31 allows them to choose a judge. The Statute of the International
Court of Justice governs.
Statute of the International Court of Justice - ✔✔ICJ's governing law
United Nations Environment Programme - ✔✔Coordinates UN environmental
activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally
sound policies and practices.
United Nations Development Programme - ✔✔Advocates for change and
connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help deal with
global and national development challenges.
Global Environment Fund - ✔✔Provides grants to developing countries and
countries with economies in transition for projects related to biodiversity,
climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and
persistent organic pollutants.
International Maritime Organization - ✔✔Primary Purpose is to develop and
maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit
today. Covers safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical
cooperation, maritime security and efficiency in shipping
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,Energy Efficiency Design Index - ✔✔generates, through enhanced energy
efficiency measures, significant reductions in GHG emissions from ships
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan - ✔✔incorporates best practices for
the fuel efficient operation of ships
Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator - ✔✔tool used by the Ship Energy
Efficiency Management Plan, which enables operators to measure the fuel
efficiency of a ship in operation and to gauge the effect of any changes in
operation
Commission on Sustainable Development - ✔✔Commission of ECOSOC, created
to ensure effective follow-up of Rio Agenda 21, to monitor and report on
implementation of the agreements at a local, national, regional and
international level.
International Atomic Energy Agency - ✔✔Seeks to promote the peaceful use of
nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear
weapons.
International Law Commission - ✔✔Established by the GA in 1948 for the
"promotion of the progressive development of international law and its
codification."
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, International Law Association - ✔✔Non-profit promoting the study, clarification
and development of international law.
Inter-Governmental Organizations - ✔✔Composed primarily of sovereign states
or other IGOs. Established by treaty that acts as a charter creating the group.
Cannot vote or speak.
Non-Governmental Organizations - ✔✔Not a part of the government and not
convention for-profit businesses. Cannot vote or speak.
United Nations Charter and the Environment - ✔✔Article 1- The UN's purposes
include the furtherance of international cooperation in solving international
economic, social, cultural, humanitarian problems.
Article 55- UN must promote economic or social progress and development,
solutions of international, economic, social, health, and related problems, and
international cultural and educational cooperation, and human rights and
fundamental freedoms.
Types of Law - ✔✔Customary Law
Treaties/Conventions
General Principles of Law
Judicial decisions and writing
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