Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar Animal Welfare and International Environmental Law

As wildlife faces increasing threats across the globe, the legal frameworks protecting them are often insufficient. This book from the New Horizons in Environmental and Energy Law series examines the gap between current international environmental law and the rising recognition of animal welfare interests. It explores how legal systems must change to respect the intrinsic value of wildlife rather than just focusing on conservation. Through a detailed analysis of bioethics and legal trends, this work presents arguments for the inherent worth of animals. It proposes ways to develop law to meet the specific needs and interests of wildlife. This text is a timely resource for those studying how legal structures can evolve to provide better protection for the natural world and its inhabitants.