Practice question
A proposed industrial project presents a documented risk of significant adverse effects on a shared transboundary river. The State refuses assessment solely because no damage has occurred yet. Under Pulp Mills, which is correct?
- Assessment requires completed harm in every case
- Private profit extinguishes the risk inquiry
- The shared river is legally irrelevant
- Assessment is only a public-relations option
- The stipulated significant transboundary risk can trigger assessment before implementation, without waiting for completed harm
Legal references
- ICJ, Pulp Mills on the River Uruguay (Argentina v. Uruguay), Judgment, April 20, 2010, paragraphs 204-205: https://icj-web.leman.un-icc.cloud/sites/default/files/case-related/135/135-20100420-JUD-01-00-EN.pdf
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