The ICJ and the Danube Dam case: A missed opportunity for international environmental law

摘要: [This article considers the decision of International Court Justice in Case Concerning the Gabdikovo-Nagymaros Project (Hungary v Slovakia). The court relied on law treaties, countermeasures, state responsibility international watercourses, and succession to resolve an environment versus development dispute. Environmental factors were considered only when international watercourse treaty allowed it. ICJ' most important contribution environmental is found its recommendations Hungary Slovakia as their future courses action towards each other In this regard acknowledges the relevance independent any connection they may have treaties or law. Of particular significance s reference sustainable continuing monitoring. Vice-President Weeramantry, however, a separate opinion views having more influence on treaty relations makes made by judge the development law.]