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Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… of customary law, stating that the common law and equity of England are only adopted so long as they are not … law is superior to imported colonial common law and equity.259 County Planning Commission) 903 P.2d 1246 (1995); … common law, the rules generally known as the doctrines of equity and the rules of customary law including those …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… attracting sustainable investments, improving gender equity and recognizing indigenous, customary and community … it to be held accountable to standards of sustainability, equity, and the protection of the rights of vulnerable … land and natural resources, allowing for flexibility and equity; Increase and promote intra-community and …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… n described in the VGGT: human dignity, non‐discrimination, equity and justice, … determine the extent to which they encourage local equity participation and prevent speculation or … nd financial capacity and the scope of local involvement in equity, …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… vs. conservation and sustainable use – as well as of equity. 5 7 C u s t o m a ry Laws Governing Natural Resource … way as statutory law – with the exception of the focus on equity in distribution of benefits. These results suggest … and consensus- building. Harmonization in the sense of equity would undoubtedly be the most difficult issue to …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… Full and effective participation also involves gender equity and the inclusion of Elders and youth. Certain bodies, … protocols include the principle of good faith, and equity, self-determination, other customary 28Community … Several of these concerns relate to the rights and equity of ILCs and other forest-dwelling communities. For …