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Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… within the international community. As opposed to uses, customs are law because States accept that such practices may … being the fundamental characteristic of any rule of law. Customs may become treaties through a process of … within its territory, and for all matters relating to customs, port regulations, fees for the financing of water …
Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field
… ‘a flow of cultural process values’ and their belonging to customs and way of life termed commonly as the ‘Pacific Way’. … of Fijians with the land through their ancestors, customs and guardian spirits. homes per year from flooding …
Global Land Outlook
… communities and administered in accordance with their customs. Ownership is vested in the tribe, group, community, … most severe land degradation. Even when reforms are made, customs and tradition can slow the uptake and rate of change. … efficient use. In some countries, cultural and religious customs also play a part, for instance a reluctance to use …