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Preferred term
international law in the prevention and mitigation of disasters
Definition
- International law in the prevention and mitigation of disasters has customary ties and practical challenges for implementation. The recognition of a nation's sovereignty over its own territory has historically included an obligation to prevent the negative impact to a neighboring state's environment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; International Law in the Prevention and Mitigation of Disasters]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/international_law_in_the_prevention_and_mitigation_of_disasters
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