Marie Michael Library

Title

International regulation of the ivory trade

Author

Swanson, Timothy M.

Description

This paper examines the use of international regulations in the management of resources that normally fall under national jurisdiction, such as the Amazon rain forest and African elephant ivory. The author demonstrates how international cooperation may be successful in the construction of incentive schemes that encourage sustainable management of domestic resources.

File No

IIED-LEEC89-04

Agency

IIED/UCL London Environmental Economics Centre

Date

1989

Subject(s)

Environmental Protection

Pages

75