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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… utilisation 5. Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm 6. General Obligation to Cooperate 7. Regular Exchange … and reasonable manner; Duty to prevent significant harm to other riparian states; and Obligation to provide … 5. Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm Another fundamental principle governing states’ conduct …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… information to improve this paper. 1 Introduction There is no universally accepted definition of customary law. Black’s … made under indigenous legal systems are included in the rule against prosecution for the same offence twice.119 As … and practices that oppress or cause bodily or mental harm to women are prohibited. Art 78: (5) Pursuant to …
Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy
… labour which stamps them as commodities, have absolutely no connection with their physical properties and with the … the leaves and fruit to ensure that we cause as little harm to the plant as possible. One of the mantras we chant … in the unpredictable nature of life since there was no rule of law, which regulated society. It is important to note …
Review of Statutory and Customary Law in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site, LAO PDR - Implications for a rights-based approach to conservation
… and the Mekong Water Dialogues, facilitated by IUCN. No warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this … on their day-to-day life. To further strengthen the rule of law and promote the integration of customary law into … the villagers are not allowed to hunt the monkeys, nor harm them in any way even if the monkeys steal or cause other …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… 24 4.3 ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention (No 169) 25 4.4 UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous … are often highly complex and varied. As a general rule, knowledge and resources are communally held and, … of liability, compensation and remedies in the case of harm to the environment, where community protocols may …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… FAO LEGAL PAPERS No. 101 Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and … d sustainable approach, consultation and participation, the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and … irresponsible investments causing harm to local populations and the environment. …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… region consisted of small independent states under the rule of the Raja of Skardu. The expansion of villages took … largely illiterate population, however, had very little or no knowledge of the new laws to be enforced on them. Their … system your rights will remain protected. There will be no change in your powers and privileges. You will have …
Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… FAO LEGAL PAPERS No. 99 Non‐judicial grievance mechanisms in land‐related … clear how many have complied. Even though there is no similar regulation for agriculture companies yet, … and rights‐ compatible ways, they can advance the rule of law and help maintain social cohesion. …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… enforced. 5. Investors ensure that projects respect the rule of law, reflect industry best practice, are viable … communities often operate under customary law and have no formal legal title to their lands or documentation of … communities often operate under customary law and have no formal legal title to their lands or documentation of …