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Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… a participatory process under the auspices of its Committee on World Food Security (CFS) for the development of … policies against their communities' best interests. When standing chiefs refused to cooperate, new chiefs were … the commercialisation of land. The stability of long-standing customs seems to be weakening in many places, and …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… of the Northern Areas Conservation Strategy Steering Committee, under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretaries, … documented. Nevertheless, it is clear that there is a long-standing and well-developed customary law regime in Northern … Phoro nullah. Respondents said that due to cultivation and standing crops, animals are not allowed free grazing. They …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… CDM Clean Development Mechanism CESCR Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights CFS Committee on World Food Security CFS‐RAI … under relevant legislation may recognize the legal standing of individuals or particular groups of …
Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy
… Community Protocol BMC Biodiversity Management Committee CBD Convention on Biological Diversity CBNRM … questions relating to their exact operation and future standing under the IRABS, the concept garnered broad support. … Protocol. 06. A Guni from Rajasthan with her husband standing in the Dharam Bageechis (medicinal plants …
Review of Statutory and Customary Law in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site, LAO PDR - Implications for a rights-based approach to conservation
… Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for its long-standing support of the IUCN and the provision of financial … Xonbuly. In 2011, the government established a National Committee for Wetland Management of the Ramsar Convention in … Xe Champhone and support the integration of peoples’ long-standing customary laws with statutory laws. The goal is to …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… council, a Regional House of Chiefs or a Chieftaincy Committee of any of them, of the validity of the nomination, … 232: Indians, their communities, and organizations have standing to sue to defend their rights and interests, the … in this Part and in the respective Statutes. (Senate Standing Orders, section 143) (2) The right to initiate the …