Nachhaltigkeit und Landwirtschaft in China und Deutschland

The book Sustainability and Agriculture in China and Germany - A Comparative Legal Perspective includes articles by Chinese and German authors on the legal aspects of sustainability in agriculture. In both countries, the preservation of the various functions of agriculture is regarded as a responsibility of the state and as such to be regulated by law. Which functions are worthy of support depends on their social acceptance in China and Germany, respectively. The articles address issues such as sustainable land management and climate protection as well as aspects of company law. Furthermore, the Common European Agricultural Policy and sustainability issues under WTO law will be examined. In addition, economic perspectives within the framework of insurance cover and risk management will be pointed out. Finally, the volume ends with a contribution focussing on one of the main functions of agricultural activity, food safety. With contributions from outstanding representatives of German and Chinese agricultural and environmental law from science, administration and legal profession.