This work investigates the legal mechanisms and challenges associated with holding multinational corporations accountable for environmental harm under international law. Elisa Morgera, an expert in international environmental law, examines the intersection of corporate activities and state obligations. She analyzes how international legal frameworks attempt to regulate private entities that operate across multiple jurisdictions, often bypassing national environmental standards. The text provides a comprehensive assessment of the current legal landscape and the limitations of existing international instruments.

Experts recognize this text as a rigorous academic examination of the complexities inherent in international environmental regulation. Readers frequently note the high level of legal density and the scholarly approach taken to address the gaps in international corporate accountability.