2008-10-30
The European Union and Turkey: Who Defines Environmental Progress?
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Publication
International Journal of Middle East Studies , Volume 40 - Issue 4 p. 541- 543
[European Union] EU environment policy aims to promote sustainable development and to protect the environment for present and future generations. It is based on preventive action, the polluter pays principle, fighting environmental damage at source, shared responsibility and the integration of environmental protection into other EU policies. The acquis comprises over 200 major legal acts covering horizontal legislation, water and air quality, waste management, nature protection, industrial pollution control and risk management, chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), noise, and forestry. Compliance with the acquis requires significant investment. A strong and well-equipped administration at the national and local level is imperative for the application and enforcement of the environment acquis. . ..
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| doi.org/10.1017/S0020743808081427, hdl.handle.net/1765/18302 | |
| ISS Staff Group 4: Rural Development, Environment and Population | |
| International Journal of Middle East Studies | |
| Organisation | International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University (ISS) |
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Adaman, F., & Arsel, M. (2008). The European Union and Turkey: Who Defines Environmental Progress?. International Journal of Middle East Studies, 40(4), 541–543. doi:10.1017/S0020743808081427 |
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