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3. The International Legal and Policy Foundations of ESG

Kristyn Noeth1  
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
 

International environmental law has a profound influence on public policy worldwide. It has successfully addressed many serious environmental and social issues and continues to play a significant part in shaping national policies and legal frameworks. It is also impeded by the need for stricter enforcement and broader cooperation and the ongoing challenge of productively addressing the disparity between developed and developing nations, particularly in areas such ...

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