This book presents an important discussion on urbanization and sustainable soil management from a range of perspectives, addressing key topics such as sustainable cities, soil sealing, rehabilitation of contaminated soils, property rights and liability issues, as well as trading systems with regard to land take.
This third volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which explores several aspects of the topic urbanization and sustainable management of soils. The second part then covers recent international developments, while the third part presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses cross-cutting issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensible tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land at the international, national and regional level.

Addresses key topics in urbanization and sustainable soil management Informs readers about the latest developments in international soil governance Offers an indispensible tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field Combines theoretical insights and empirical findings

Inhalt
Part I The theme: Urbanization and sustainable management of soils.- Part II Recent developments of soil regulation at international level.- Part III National and regional soil legislation.- Part IV Cross-cutting topics.