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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > disaster relief > organizations (disaster relief) > international law in the prevention and mitigation of disasters
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > disaster relief > organizations (disaster relief) > international law in the prevention and mitigation of disasters

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international law in the prevention and mitigation of disasters  

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  • 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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-V69805N7-R

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