Environmental Security and Environmental Management: The Role of Risk Assessment

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Morel, Benoit (Editor), Linkov, Igor (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2006.
• Series: NATO Security through Science Series, Series C: Environmental Security ; 5
• Subjects: Environment.; Business.; Management science.; Life sciences.; Environmental management.; Ecotoxicology.; Environmental Management.; Business and Management, general.; Life Sciences, general.; Environmental Monitoring/Analysis.

The concept of “environmental security” has emerged as one basis for understanding international conflicts. This phrase can mean a variety of things. It can signify security issues stemming from environmental concerns or conflicting needs, or it can mean that the environment is treated as a resource...