Authored by international experts from academia, international organizations, governments and NGOs, this book highlights the main environmental security issues in the South-East European (SEE) countries, with a particular focus on climate change and water management. The common goal of the authors was to provide a reliable evaluation of whether existing legal regimes and correct implementation of applicable international treaties may contribute to reducing environmental security risks in the region. In-depth analyses and assessment of major challenges in compliance, serve as a firm ground which such evaluation is based on. This volume is recommended for public officials, legal practitioners and consultants. Its interest may also extend beyond the SEE countries, serving as a case-study of a broader and paradigmatic relevance of the analysis and management of environmental and security issues in a trans-boundary context.

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The Role of International Organisations in Environmental Security Issues; F. Pedrazzini.- The Environment and Security Initiative in South Eastern Europe: Transforming Risk Into Cooperation; P. Sandei.- The Role of UNESCO designated Sites in Fostering International Cooperation and Environmental Security in SEE; G. Andrian and K,-H. Gaudry.- Social and Environmental Issues related to Security in SEE Countries; D. Todic.- The Impact of International Treaties on Climate Change in SEE Countries; M. Montini.- The Impact of the International Treaties on Water Management in South-Eastern Europe; S.Bogdanovic.- Towards Environmental Security by Adapting the Energy Sector: Summary of Strategies and Opportunities for Technology Transfer and Cooperation in the SEE Region; V. Peña, B.Petelin.- Challenges of Environmental Protection in Times of Armed Conflict; R. Mrljic.- Food Security and Eco-terrorism Impacts on Environmental Security through Vulnerabilities; H. Alpas, T. Kiymaz.-Emergency Situations and Risk Management in Multilateral Environmental Agreements: a Comparative Analysis in the SEE; G. Petkovic.- Large Scale Infrastructural Projects in South Eastern Europe and their Impact on Political Relations, Economic Development and Environmental Security; D. Pekhlivanov.- Environmental Impact Assessment in a Trans-boundary Context in the SEE countries; N. Ðereg.- Promoting Environmental Protection within the Management of Shared Natural Resources between Albania and Montenegro: the Shkodra Lake Watershed; D. Bejko.- Environmental Impact Assessment in a Trans-boundary Context in Montenegro; L. Kalezic.- The Framework Agreement of the Sava River Basin (FASRB); J.K. Matic.