FID Recht - Völkerrechtliche SondergebieteTiny Tiny RSS/UNKNOWN (Unsupported, Git error)2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00https://vifa-recht.de/feed/33tag:vifa-recht.de,2026-03-09:/281989Cleaning the High Seas: Environmental Impact Assessments under the BBNJ Agreement and the Removal of Existing Marine Plastic Pollution.]]>. ]]>2026-03-09T06:15:31+00:00Ethan Beringen UQ Law School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australiahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-03-09T06:15:31+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-03-09:/281988Strengthening the Area-Based Management Tools on the High Seas through Shipping-Related Measures.]]>. ]]>2026-03-09T06:08:26+00:00Trung Nguyen Dawoon Jung a Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore, Singaporeb Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australiahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-03-09T06:08:26+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-03-06:/281696Environmental Impact Assessment for Deep-Sea Mining: From Exploration to Exploitation and Relevance of the BBNJ Agreement.]]>. ]]>2026-03-06T09:29:09+00:00Krittika Singh Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-03-06T09:29:09+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-03-05:/281636Beyond Undermining: COP Competences to Establish ABMTs and MPAs under the BBNJ Agreement.]]>. ]]>2026-03-05T03:18:09+00:00Bastiaan Ewoud Klerk Arctic University of Norway (UiT), Faculty of Law, Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea, Tromsø, Norwayhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-03-05T03:18:09+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-03-02:/281364Home State Jurisdiction over Corporate Harms at Sea in Fisheries in Southeast Asia.]]>. ]]>2026-03-02T10:23:06+00:00Dita Liliansa Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, Singaporehttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-03-02T10:23:06+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-03-02:/281363The BBNJ Agreement and IMO: What Role for Maritime Law Instruments and Measures?.]]>. ]]>2026-03-01T12:05:44+00:00Aldo Chircop Marine & Environmental Law Institute, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canadahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-03-01T12:05:44+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-24:/280746Three Functions of Due Diligence Obligations in the Prevention of Vessel-Source Marine Pollution from Arctic Shipping.]]>. ]]>2026-02-24T05:00:46+00:00Yoshifumi Tanaka Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmarkhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-02-24T05:00:46+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279804Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Strict Product Liability in the UK: Time for ReformDigitalisation and advanced communication technologies are poised to enable the deployment of Unmann...]]>Digitalisation and advanced communication technologies are poised to enable the deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in non-segregated airspace through Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), including those that are autonomous. This transition shifts the primary source of accident risk from human error to product defect. As such, it is critical to assess the adequacy of the relevant compensation mechanisms. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA 1987) is the primary tool that imposes strict liability on producers for defective products in the UK; however, it was drafted before the widespread deployment of interconnected cyber-physical systems and self-learning algorithms. This article evaluates the application of the CPA 1987 to UAS, arguing it is unable to cater for digital technologies, including (but not limited) to defining the ‘product’, establishing post-supply liability, and addressing the burden of proof for AI applications. Furthermore, it argues that reliance on the operatorfocused section 76 (2)–(4) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (CAA 1982) transfers the burden of product defects onto UAS operators. Building upon the new EU Product Liability Directive (PLD), this article concludes that the existing product liability framework of the UK is inadequate and requires reform.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279805The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean: Regulating Outer Space as ‘Environment’This article argues that ‘environment’ is not an auxiliary concern in the governance of outer space ...]]>This article argues that ‘environment’ is not an auxiliary concern in the governance of outer space but its central structuring principle. Building on James Ormrod’s sociological framework, it reconstructs five regulatory ‘productions’ of outer space as environment: as a resource environment, a risk environment, a wilderness, a research environment, and a cultural environment. Each production reveals how environmental thinking shapes the legal and institutional architecture of space governance, from resource extraction and debris mitigation to planetary protection and heritage preservation. By situating environmental considerations at the core rather than the periphery of regulation, the article reframes the Outer Space Treaty’s (OST’s) principles of use, exploration, and non-appropriation as environmental norms. This unified view exposes the interdependence between commercial, scientific, and ethical dimensions of space activity and highlights the need for coherent, sustainability-oriented regulation. It concludes that recognizing outer space as environment provides a normative and interpretative framework capable of integrating fragmented legal regimes and guiding future law- and policy-making toward equitable and durable space governance.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279806Conference Report: 37th Annual European Air Law Association Conference, held on 6 and 7 November 2025 in Vienna, AustriaThis report summarizes the themes and discussions of the 37th Annual Conference of the European Air ...]]>This report summarizes the themes and discussions of the 37th Annual Conference of the European Air Law Association, held in Vienna, Austria. The conference brought together representatives of the industry, legal practitioners, academics and regulators. It shed light on current legal challenges and anticipated ongoing regulatory reforms relevant for the aviation industry. The discussions revolved around the following main themes: modernization of air traffic management (ATM), the complex regulatory nature of business aviation, the competitiveness of European carriers on the global market, the nationality rules of airlines and the ongoing reform of passenger protection legislation.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279807The Elgar Companion to the Law and Practice of the International Civil Aviation Organization, edited by Ludwig Weber and Joseph Wilson. First Edition. (Serie ‘Elgar Companions to the Law and Practice of the UN Agencies and Bodies’ Cheltenham:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. 2025)Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]> Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279808Need for Validation of Annex 13 Reports: Lessons from Flight PS752 Accident InvestigationThe Annex 13 report of the investigation of flight PS752 accident released by Iran has been criticiz...]]>The Annex 13 report of the investigation of flight PS752 accident released by Iran has been criticized by a number of states. It is alleged that the Iranian accident investigation authority failed to comply with the provisions of Annex 13 during investigation, and also failed to include important facts in the report. The procedure which was followed by Iran reiterates a challenge with Annex 13 reports which in some cases, have not been accepted by participating states and states with special interest in the investigation on the basis of the report being inaccurate. A problem posed by an inaccurate Annex 13 report is that such report is unlikely to offer genuine safety information to prevent future occurrences, and thus negates the intent of Article 26 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This article, using Flight PS752 accident investigation as a reference, interrogates the validation of Annex 13 reports. The article concludes that the problem of inaccurate reporting and controversies surrounding Annex 13 reports can be addressed through a validation process where the reports will be reviewed. The article makes a case for validation of Annex 13 reports by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) through the Air Navigation Commission (ANC) to ensure its accuracy, and compliance of investigations with Annex 13.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279809Navigating the Horizons: The Evolution and Future of Air and Space Law - 10 November 2025, The Hague, The NetherlandsThis report summarizes the key themes and discussions from the 2025 Symposium ‘Navigating the Horizo...]]>This report summarizes the key themes and discussions from the 2025 Symposium ‘Navigating the Horizons: The Evolution and Future of Air and Space Law’, held in The Hague, The Netherlands. The event gathered leading academics, practitioners, policymakers, members of the journal’s editorial community, and representatives from industry and international institutions to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Wolters Kluwer’s journal Air & Space Law. Discussions addressed the evolution of air and space law, emerging regulatory challenges, higher airspace operations, sustainability, and the increasingly interconnected nature of aviation and space activities.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279810Lex Ad Astra: Non-State Actor Accountability for Space Pollution, by Matthew Gillett, Katja Grünfeld & Iva Ramuš Cvetkovic. (Series: ‘Studies in Space Law’; 26.Leiden; Boston: Brill/Nijhoff. 2025)Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]> Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279811The Italian Law on Space Economy: A Model of ‘New Space Law’This article examines the Italian Law on the Space Economy (l. n. 89/2025) as one of the most advanc...]]>This article examines the Italian Law on the Space Economy (l. n. 89/2025) as one of the most advanced expressions of how states are redefining the governance of private space activities in the era of the new space economy. The Law innovatively combines classical authorization and supervision mechanisms with economic planning tools, expansive definitions, stringent technical requirements, and pervasive security-driven assessments. Through an analysis of its structure and key provisions, the article highlights both the virtues and challenges of this approach. Ultimately, the article argues that the Italian Law represents a paradigmatic example of ‘New Space Law’: a more complex regulatory model shaped by market dynamics, technological change, environmental concerns and security considerations.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-13:/279812Interpreting the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Obligation for International Civil Aviation through the Lens of Sustainable Aviation Fuel under CORSIAThis article argues that the International Court of Justice’s (ICJs) Advisory Opinion of 23 July 202...]]>This article argues that the International Court of Justice’s (ICJs) Advisory Opinion of 23 July 2025 on the ‘Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change’ (the Advisory Opinion) resets the legal coordinates for sectoral international regimes, including international civil aviation. By (1) identifying the ‘most directly relevant applicable law’ across multiple branches of international law, (2) rejecting any blanket lex specialis claim that would relegate general obligations behind sectorspecific arrangements, and (3) insisting on a stringent, science-informed due diligence standard coupled with duties of cooperation, the Court closes the doctrinal escape hatches that have historically insulated offset-heavy approaches such as Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The Opinion expressly acknowledges the role of organizations like International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and directs states to have ‘due regard’ to obligations assumed within the specialized international regimes but clarifies that treaty performance under a specialized scheme such as CORSIA neither displaces nor fully satisfies other international obligations such as independent customary and human-rights-based duties to prevent significant environmental harm. Read together with ICAO Assembly resolutions and Annex 16, vol. IV (CORSIA), the Opinion implies a legal floor that favours real-economy mitigation, notably through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with robust lifecycle accounting, over credit purchases as primary compliance. The article contends that, in the aftermath of the delivery of the Opinion, states cannot rely on CORSIA participation alone to meet their international obligations; rather, they must progressively tighten aviation measures in line with the temperature goal as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement of 2015, and the Court’s prevention/precaution benchmarks. The article outlines specific legal avenues, such as amending Annex 16, implementing Assembly resolutions in accordance with Article 44 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) (1944), or negotiating a supplementary instrument, to establish SAF mandates, monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) protocols, and equity mechanisms. In conclusion, while CORSIA is still relevant in jurisprudence and regulation, it is no longer a legal ‘safe harbour’ or an exclusive remedy for climate change in aviation.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-03-14T00:01:04+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279584Abuses in the Southeast Asian Fishing Industry as Violations of International Law.]]>. ]]>2026-01-24T07:31:04+00:00Natalie Klein Andrew Blackie Dita Liliansa a Faculty of Law & Justice, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australiab Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singaporehttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-24T07:31:04+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279583Flag State Jurisdiction and the Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia.]]>. ]]>2026-01-22T05:30:50+00:00Andrea Longo Faculty of Law, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugalhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-22T05:30:50+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279582Combating Forced Labour in Fisheries Through Trade Restrictions: First Steps and Their Consistency with International Law.]]>. ]]>2026-01-13T10:48:50+00:00Arron N. Honniball Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law, Heidelberg, Germanyhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-13T10:48:50+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279581The Potential Role of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations in Addressing International Human Rights Violations in Fisheries in Southeast Asia.]]>. ]]>2026-01-10T09:46:22+00:00Natalie Klein Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australiahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-10T09:46:22+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279576The Strained Relationship of Offshore Wind Energy and Shipping: Promoting Coexistence under the Law of the SeaVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-12-14T06:21:55+00:00Niels Krabbe a School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Swedenb School of Law, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-12-14T06:21:55+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279575Reconciling Marine Conservation with Offshore Wind ParksVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-12-09T06:45:14+00:00Niels Krabbe Gabriela Argüello a School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Swedenb School of Law, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-12-09T06:45:14+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279574On the Concept of—and Legal Pathways Towards—Marine Co-existence: Sustainable Offshore Wind Energy in the Baltic and North SeasVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-12-01T12:00:00+00:00Leila Neimane Sigrid Eskeland Schütz Lena Gipperth a Institute of Legal Science, Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, Riga, Latviab Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norwayc Department of Law, School of Business, Economics and Law, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-12-01T12:00:00+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279578Offshore Wind Energy in a Nordic Regulatory Context: EditorialVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T09:28:20+00:00Gabriela Argüello Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui Henrik Ringbom a School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Swedenb Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norwayc Director of COAST Research Center for Climahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T09:28:20+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279572Offshore Wind Power through the Lenses of EU Climate, Energy, and Environmental Law—Between Climate Aspirations, Market Competition, and Environmental ImpactVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T07:27:22+00:00Niko Soininen Kaisa Huhta Seita Vesa a Centre for Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Law, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finlandb European University Institute, Florence, Italyc Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T07:27:22+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279571Incorporating Qualitative Criteria in Offshore Wind Tenders: Experiences in Denmark, Finland, Germany, and the NetherlandsVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T07:24:55+00:00Thaysa Portela de Carvalho Åbo Akademi University, Laboratory of Industrial Management, Turku, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T07:24:55+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279573Licensing Offshore Wind in Norway: Integrating Sustainability Requirements Such as Nature PositivityVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T07:23:46+00:00Katrine Broch Hauge Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norwayhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T07:23:46+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279580Cross-Border CO2 Transport and Storage Networks in Europe through “Arrangements” under the London Protocol.]]>. ]]>2025-10-16T09:00:45+00:00Constantinos Yiallourides Lennart Westmark Alexander Proelss a School of Law, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australiab British Institute of International & Comparative Law, London, United Kingdomc Faculty of Law, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-10-16T09:00:45+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279579Precautionary Environmental Impact Assessments under the BBNJ Agreement: More than a Minor or Transitory Effect on the Marine Environment?.]]>. ]]>2025-10-14T07:49:46+00:00Warwick Gullett Neil Craik a School of Law & Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong, NSW, Wollongong, Australiab Balsillie School of International Affairs & School of Environment, Enterprishttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-10-14T07:49:46+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279577Regulating the Sustainable Decommissioning of Offshore Wind Turbines: Lessons from Europe?Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-10-03T06:26:04+00:00Iva Parlov Maria Madalena das Neves a Department of Law and Governance, BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norwayb Norwegian Center for the Law of the Sea, Faculty of Law, UiT, The Arctic University of Norway,Tromsø, Norwayhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-10-03T06:26:04+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-11:/279570The Role of Planning in Offshore Wind Power DeploymentVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-10-03T01:31:05+00:00Aron Westholm Department of Law, School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Swedenhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-10-03T01:31:05+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-02:/278629Navigating the Horizons: The Evolution and Future of Air and Space Law - 10 November 2025, The Hague, The Netherlands [pre-publication]This report summarizes
the key themes and discussions from the 2025 Symposium ‘Navigating the
Horizo...]]>This report summarizes
the key themes and discussions from the 2025 Symposium ‘Navigating the
Horizons: The Evolution and Future of Air and Space Law’, held in The Hague,
The Netherlands. The event gathered leading academics, practitioners,
policymakers, members of the journal’s editorial community, and representatives
from industry and international institutions to mark the fiftieth anniversary
of Wolters Kluwer’s journal Air & Space Law. Discussions addressed the
evolution of air and space law, emerging regulatory challenges, higher airspace
operations, sustainability, and the increasingly interconnected nature of
aviation and space activities.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-02:/278630Lex Ad Astra: Non-State Actor Accountability for Space Pollution, by Matthew Gillett, Katja Grünfeld & Iva Ramuš Cvetkovic. Series: ‘Studies in Space Law’; 26. (Leiden; Boston:Brill/Nijhoff. 2025) [pre-publication]Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]> Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-02:/278631The Italian Law on Space Economy: A Model of ‘New Space Law’ [pre-publication]This article examines
the Italian Law on the Space Economy (l. n. 89/2025) as one of the most
advanc...]]>This article examines
the Italian Law on the Space Economy (l. n. 89/2025) as one of the most
advanced expressions of how states are redefining the governance of private
space activities in the era of the new space economy. The Law innovatively
combines classical authorization and supervision mechanisms with economic
planning tools, expansive definitions, stringent technical requirements, and
pervasive security-driven assessments. Through an analysis of its structure and
key provisions, the article highlights both the virtues and challenges of this
approach. Ultimately, the article argues that the Italian Law represents a
paradigmatic example of ‘New Space Law’: a more complex regulatory model shaped
by market dynamics, technological change, environmental concerns and security
considerations.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-02-02:/278632Interpreting the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Obligation for International Civil Aviation through the Lens of Sustainable Aviation Fuel under CORSIA [pre-publication]This article argues that the International Court of
Justice’s (ICJs) Advisory Opinion of 23 July 202...]]>This article argues that the International Court of
Justice’s (ICJs) Advisory Opinion of 23 July 2025 on the ‘Obligations of States
in respect of Climate Change’ (the Advisory Opinion) resets the legal
coordinates for sectoral international regimes, including international civil
aviation. By (1) identifying the ‘most directly relevant applicable law’ across
multiple branches of international law, (2) rejecting any blanket lex specialis
claim that would relegate general obligations behind sectorspecific
arrangements, and (3) insisting on a stringent, science-informed due diligence
standard coupled with duties of cooperation, the Court closes the doctrinal
escape hatches that have historically insulated offset-heavy approaches such as
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The
Opinion expressly acknowledges the role of organizations like International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and directs states to have ‘due regard’ to
obligations assumed within the specialized international regimes but clarifies
that treaty performance under a specialized scheme such as CORSIA neither
displaces nor fully satisfies other international obligations such as
independent customary and human-rights-based duties to prevent significant
environmental harm. Read together with ICAO Assembly resolutions and Annex 16,
vol. IV (CORSIA), the Opinion implies a legal floor that favours real-economy
mitigation, notably through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with robust
lifecycle accounting, over credit purchases as primary compliance. The article
contends that, in the aftermath of the delivery of the Opinion, states cannot
rely on CORSIA participation alone to meet their international obligations;
rather, they must progressively tighten aviation measures in line with the
temperature goal as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement of 2015, and the Court’s
prevention/precaution benchmarks. The article outlines specific legal avenues,
such as amending Annex 16, implementing Assembly resolutions in accordance with
Article 44 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago
Convention) (1944), or negotiating a supplementary instrument, to establish SAF
mandates, monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) protocols, and equity
mechanisms. In conclusion, while CORSIA is still relevant in jurisprudence and
regulation, it is no longer a legal ‘safe harbour’ or an exclusive remedy for
climate change in aviation.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-27:/277905Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Strict Product Liability in the UK: Time for Reform [pre-publication]Digitalisation and advanced communication technologies are poised to enable the deployment of Unmann...]]>Digitalisation and advanced communication technologies are poised to enable the deployment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in non-segregated airspace through Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), including those that are autonomous. This transition shifts the primary source of accident risk from human error to product defect. As such, it is critical to assess the adequacy of the relevant compensation mechanisms. The Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA 1987) is the primary tool that imposes strict liability on producers for defective products in the UK; however, it was drafted before the widespread deployment of interconnected cyber-physical systems and self-learning algorithms. This article evaluates the application of the CPA 1987 to UAS, arguing it is unable to cater for digital technologies, including (but not limited) to defining the ‘product’, establishing post-supply liability, and addressing the burden of proof for AI applications. Furthermore, it argues that reliance on the operatorfocused section 76 (2)–(4) of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (CAA 1982) transfers the burden of product defects onto UAS operators. Building upon the new EU Product Liability Directive (PLD), this article concludes that the existing product liability framework of the UK is inadequate and requires reform.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-27:/277906Need for Validation of Annex 13 Reports: Lessons from Flight PS752 Accident Investigation [pre-publication]The Annex 13 report of the investigation of flight PS752 accident released by Iran has been criticiz...]]>The Annex 13 report of the investigation of flight PS752 accident released by Iran has been criticized by a number of states. It is alleged that the Iranian accident investigation authority failed to comply with the provisions of Annex 13 during investigation, and also failed to include important facts in the report. The procedure which was followed by Iran reiterates a challenge with Annex 13 reports which in some cases, have not been accepted by participating states and states with special interest in the investigation on the basis of the report being inaccurate. A problem posed by an inaccurate Annex 13 report is that such report is unlikely to offer genuine safety information to prevent future occurrences, and thus negates the intent of Article 26 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This article, using Flight PS752 accident investigation as a reference, interrogates the validation of Annex 13 reports. The article concludes that the problem of inaccurate reporting and controversies surrounding Annex 13 reports can be addressed through a validation process where the reports will be reviewed. The article makes a case for validation of Annex 13 reports by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) through the Air Navigation Commission (ANC) to ensure its accuracy, and compliance of investigations with Annex 13.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-27:/277907Conference Report: 37th Annual European Air Law Association Conference, held on 6 and 7 November 2025 in Vienna, Austria [pre-publication]This report summarizes the themes and discussions of the 37th Annual Conference of the European
Air ...]]>This report summarizes the themes and discussions of the 37th Annual Conference of the European
Air Law Association, held in Vienna, Austria. The conference brought together representatives of the
industry, legal practitioners, academics and regulators. It shed light on current legal challenges and
anticipated ongoing regulatory reforms relevant for the aviation industry. The discussions revolved
around the following main themes: modernization of air traffic management (ATM), the complex
regulatory nature of business aviation, the competitiveness of European carriers on the global market, the
nationality rules of airlines and the ongoing reform of passenger protection legislation.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-27:/277908Book Review: The Elgar Companion to the Law and Practice of the International Civil Aviation Organization, Edited by Ludwig Weber and Joseph Wilson. First Edition. Serie ‘Elgar Companions to the Law and Practice of the UN Agencies and Bodies’ Cheltenham:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. 2025 [pre-publication]Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]> Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-27:/277909The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean: Regulating Outer Space as ‘Environment’ [pre-publication]This article argues that ‘environment’ is not an auxiliary concern in the governance of outer space ...]]>This article argues that ‘environment’ is not an auxiliary concern in the governance of outer space but its central structuring principle. Building on James Ormrod’s sociological framework, it reconstructs five regulatory ‘productions’ of outer space as environment: as a resource environment, a risk environment, a wilderness, a research environment, and a cultural environment. Each production reveals how environmental thinking shapes the legal and institutional architecture of space governance, from resource extraction and debris mitigation to planetary protection and heritage preservation. By situating environmental considerations at the core rather than the periphery of regulation, the article reframes the Outer Space Treaty’s (OST’s) principles of use, exploration, and non-appropriation as environmental norms. This unified view exposes the interdependence between commercial, scientific, and ethical dimensions of space activity and highlights the need for coherent, sustainability-oriented regulation. It concludes that recognizing outer space as environment provides a normative and interpretative framework capable of integrating fragmented legal regimes and guiding future law- and policy-making toward equitable and durable space governance.Volume 51 Online ISSN 0927-3379]]>2026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00https://kluwerlawonline.com/Journals/Air+and+Space+Law/182026-02-24T00:01:06+00:00Air and Space Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-24:/277730Abuses in the Southeast Asian Fishing Industry as Violations of International Law.]]>. ]]>2026-01-24T07:31:04+00:00Natalie Klein Andrew Blackie Dita Liliansa a Faculty of Law & Justice, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australiab Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singaporehttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-24T07:31:04+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-22:/277551Flag State Jurisdiction and the Protection of Human Rights in Southeast Asia.]]>. ]]>2026-01-22T05:30:50+00:00Andrea Longo Faculty of Law, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugalhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-22T05:30:50+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-13:/276753Combating Forced Labour in Fisheries Through Trade Restrictions: First Steps and Their Consistency with International Law.]]>. ]]>2026-01-13T10:48:50+00:00Arron N. Honniball Max Planck Foundation for International Peace and the Rule of Law, Heidelberg, Germanyhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-13T10:48:50+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2026-01-10:/276469The Potential Role of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations in Addressing International Human Rights Violations in Fisheries in Southeast Asia.]]>. ]]>2026-01-10T09:46:22+00:00Natalie Klein Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, Australiahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2026-01-10T09:46:22+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-12-14:/274463The Strained Relationship of Offshore Wind Energy and Shipping: Promoting Coexistence under the Law of the SeaVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-12-14T06:21:55+00:00Niels Krabbe a School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Swedenb School of Law, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-12-14T06:21:55+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-12-09:/273984Reconciling Marine Conservation with Offshore Wind ParksVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-12-09T06:45:14+00:00Niels Krabbe Gabriela Argüello a School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Swedenb School of Law, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-12-09T06:45:14+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-12-01:/273229On the Concept of—and Legal Pathways Towards—Marine Co-existence: Sustainable Offshore Wind Energy in the Baltic and North SeasVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-12-01T12:00:00+00:00Leila Neimane Sigrid Eskeland Schütz Lena Gipperth a Institute of Legal Science, Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, Riga, Latviab Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norwayc Department of Law, School of Business, Economics and Law, http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-12-01T12:00:00+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-11-24:/272534Offshore Wind Energy in a Nordic Regulatory Context: EditorialVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T09:28:20+00:00Gabriela Argüello Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui Henrik Ringbom a School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Swedenb Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norwayc Director of COAST Research Center for Climahttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T09:28:20+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-11-24:/272537Offshore Wind Power through the Lenses of EU Climate, Energy, and Environmental Law—Between Climate Aspirations, Market Competition, and Environmental ImpactVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T07:27:22+00:00Niko Soininen Kaisa Huhta Seita Vesa a Centre for Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Law, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finlandb European University Institute, Florence, Italyc Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T07:27:22+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-11-24:/272536Incorporating Qualitative Criteria in Offshore Wind Tenders: Experiences in Denmark, Finland, Germany, and the NetherlandsVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T07:24:55+00:00Thaysa Portela de Carvalho Åbo Akademi University, Laboratory of Industrial Management, Turku, Finlandhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T07:24:55+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-11-24:/272535Licensing Offshore Wind in Norway: Integrating Sustainability Requirements Such as Nature PositivityVolume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025.]]>Volume 56, Issue 4, October-December 2025 . ]]>2025-11-24T07:23:46+00:00Katrine Broch Hauge Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norwayhttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/uodl20?af=R2025-11-24T07:23:46+00:00Ocean Development & International Lawtag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270115Greetings from the Editor 74 ZLW 221 (2025)Retrospective 1925-2025]]>Retrospective 1925-2025]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Hobe, Stephanhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270116Greetings on the Occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Institute of Air and Space Law of the University of Cologne 74 ZLW 222 (2025)Retrospective 1925-2025]]>Retrospective 1925-2025]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Tomka, Peterhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270117Congratulations on the Occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the Institute of Air and Space Law 74 ZLW 223 (2025)Retrospective 1925-2025]]>Retrospective 1925-2025]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Koroma, Abdulhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270118Greetings on the Occasion of the 90th Anniversary of the German Institute of Air and Space Law 74 ZLW 225 (2025)Retrospective 1925-2025]]>Retrospective 1925-2025]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Odenwald, Michaelhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270119Greetings 74 ZLW 227 (2025)Retrospective 1925-2025]]>Retrospective 1925-2025]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Niggemann, Michaelhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270120Zum Gedenken und zum Geleit 74 ZLW 229 (2025)ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Meyer, Alexhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270121Gegenwart, Vergangenheit und Zukunft des Verkehrsrechts 74 ZLW 238 (2025)ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Abraham, H. J.http://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270122Vorwort 74 ZLW 248 (2025)ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Meyer, Alexhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrechttag:vifa-recht.de,2025-10-30:/270123Professor Dr. Otto Riese 70 Jahre Alt 74 ZLW 250 (2025)ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>ZLW von 1952 bis Heute (Verkurzte Titel)]]>2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Meyer, Alexhttp://heinonline.org2025-10-30T04:06:41+00:00Zeitschrift fur Luft- und Weltraumrecht