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The UNCCD: Laying the groundwork for future security (2014-2015)

… we face are complex. But by better implementing good land management practices, we can simultaneously help … and secure sustainable agricultural and energy production. Land truly is the glue that holds our societies together. Reversing the effects of land degradation and desertification through sustainable land
25 May 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Judges and the rule of law. Creating the links: Environment, human rights and poverty

… World Conservation Congress (WCC) held in Bangkok, Thai- land, from the 17th to the 25th of November 2004, the IUCN … be the ultimate solution to stop future environ- mental degradation. At the same time, improving the implementation … Service advises FAO member countries – including forestry, land, water, fisheries, wildlife, food, biodiversity and …
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Judicial handbook on environmental law

… live in fragile areas where they compete for water and land. In marine waters, nearly three-quarters of all … alone provide a meaningful hedge against environmental degradation. Rather, those elements of society that serve as … Consent 38 4.6 Environmental Impact Assessment 38 4.7 Land Use Regulation 40 4.7.1 National and international …
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Adapting to Climate Change - Guidance for Protected Areas Managers and Planners

… . . . 99 Figures Figure 1.1a Observed global mean combined land and ocean surface temperature anomalies (defined as a … Protected areas are now a mainstream part of planning on land and sea, growing dramatically in extent in recent … REDD Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation REDD + Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and …
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Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture (or … of the United States, because of serious and continuing degradation of its aquatic ecosystem. The most recent … often led to communities being forcibly relocated from land that had in some cases been their traditional homelands …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

UNEP Global Judges Programme

… O G R A M M E v MESSAGE Success in tackling environmental degradation relies on the full participation of everyone in … Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Ministry of Land and Organization of Eastern Carribean States Environment … on different sectoral topics such as water, energy, land and soil management and economic instruments. These will …
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Capacity Development Needs and Priorities for Nature Conservation in South-Eastern Europe

… etc.). • Integration of nature conservation into spatial/ land use/ development planning. • Establishment of adequate … use natural resources. 2 1 2 0 2 0 1 1 1.13 4 vi. spatial/land use/development planning. Integration of conservation … the growing cost of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. TEEB presents an approach that can help …
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The human right to water and sanitation

… maintaining safe water supplies relies on the health of land and ecosystems and thus requires the integrated management of water, land and coastal areas; ALSO CONVINCED of the vital role of … attention to the integrated management of water resources, land and coastal ecosystems; and c. strengthen governance …
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Climate Change- International Legal Regime - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… mechanism, and the elaboration of rules on permissible land-use, land- use change and forestry (“LULUCF”). The Marrakesh … worked on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries since 2005. The Warsaw …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

Responsible governance of tenure and the law - A guide for lawyers and other legal service providers

… Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food … Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food … may be undertaken in ways that lead to environmental degradation, human rights violations, loss of access to …
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