CONTENTS The purpose of this chapter is to examine the major types of policies and measures that can be used to mitigate net concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. 1 Alternative policy instruments are described and assessed in terms of specific criteria, on the basis of the most recent literature. Naturally, emphasis is on the instruments mentioned in the Kyoto Protocol (t...

The applications ORPHEUS and ARION have been presented to vast audiences during the International Fair of Thessaloniki between 8-17 September 2006. They were presented in international conferences, in nation-wide radio emissions, in newspaper and magazine articles. ORPHEUS has been supported by the “HERMES”1 project, while ARION is under the auspices of the SEEArchWeb2 project. ORPHEUS is an in...

Abstract Primary and secondary norms represent complementary systems of governance, one specifying the substantive obligations states other imposing consequences upon deviation. Treaties which contain both primary generally operate as self-contained regimes they oust application under customary international law, such those that might be invoked to justify deviations. Conflict, however, arises ...

the will of international community to implement justice and to put an end to the impunity for the perpetrators of crimes against humanity, war crimes and the genocide lead to the establishment of international criminal court (icc). the icc is expected to prosecute and punish international criminals in order to prevent committing such crimes in the future. following the creation of the court in...