Private International Law: Transboundary Pollution
Assignment 15: Transboundary Pollution The Problem of Pollution Pollution cuts across national boundaries . The effects and impacts are not localized in one place or within the borders of the source state. Sometimes, pollution may originate in one place and travel to the territorial boundaries of another state. It is possible that the people in the source state may not feel its harmful effects as pollution could migrate several hundred miles; oftentimes, the harmful effects are felt elsewhere , and this is unfortunate for those suffering the impacts, who never had any hand in the generation of the pollution. Thus, pollution is a grave concern for everybody. From an international perspective, it has become a major issue among countries, especially among adjoining countries. For example, haze in one country in Southeast Asia could easily travel to a neighboring country or countries. Oftentimes, this will require a joint or concerted effort among affected countrie...