1. Is the Concept of the Sovereign state Relevant in the Contem
... to exploit natural resources without considering environmental obligations first but rather economic development policies. The Rio Declaration therefore demonstrates that there is a need for a strong and effective system of international law which can successfully delineate sovereign interests and provide real environmental protection (Cioppa, 1999; p3). However, independence and sovereignty are not absolute. ... shift from the traditional Westphalian sovereign state-centred system towards an interdependent multi-centred system (Cammaerts, 1999; p2). So, with the emergence of supranatio...
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