Natural Resources Law : Concepts and Approaches makes a significant contribution to the field of natural resources law. This book is a result of collective research of eminent judges, legal academicians, researchers and students exploring different angles of natural resources, its sustainable development and conservation for future generations. It analyses the constitutional provisions as well as the international framework pertaining to natural resources. This book also addresses the critical objective of sustainable management of resources in context of legal, socio-cultural, economic, political and various other approaches. It explores how management of conflict and link between self help initiatives and natural resource conservation can be primary approaches for sustainable development. It explores the need for preservation of natural resources for future generations alongwith the case for development of the present generation. It’s essential posture is that an integrated approaches of all stakeholders, beneficiaries, victims and active involvement of society in task of conversation has practical wisdom. Contents of the Book : Part I : Concepts Concept of Natural Resources as Understood in Legal Regime : Expanding Dimensions Development versus Natural Resources Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Natural Resource Law From a Curse to a Blessing : The Political Economy of Equitable Control Over Natural Resources? Constitutional Issues Regarding Natural Resources Part II : International Framework and Experiences the Dutch Disease Phenomenon International Environmental Law and Natural Resource Conservation of Natural Resources Under the WTO Regime Part III : Approaches Little Water and Mighty India : Command and Control Framework for Integrated Water resource Management Self-helf initiatives, Community Participation and Sustainable Development : The Need, Space and Dynamics Part IV : Specific Regimes Operationalising Integrated Coastal Zone : Management and Adapting to Sea Level Rise through Coastal Law : Where Does India Stand? Intellectual Property from Bedrock of Natural Resources Hydropower Generation : Transboundary Environmental Issues