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Dramatic growth in laws to protect environment, but widespread failure to enforce, finds report

24 Jan 2019 News in

UNEP Global Judges Programme

… 19 UNEP GOVERNING COUNCIL DECISION 22/17 II A ................................. 21 THE … 22 THE REQUIREMENTS OF GC DECISION 22/17 II A ............................. 22 THE ROAD … for the implementation of UNEP Governing Council Decision 22/17 II A on follow- up to the Global Judges …
26 May 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Judicial handbook on environmental law

… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Island of Palmas decision, (Neth/US), Apr. 4, 1928, Permanent Court of … Sala Constitucional de la corte Supreme de justicia. Decision No. 6918/94 of 25 Nov. 1994. . . . . . . . . . . . . … territory to many a judge called upon to take a critical decision in an environmental lawsuit. In seeking to assist …
26 May 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Governance is the continuing process of interactive decision- making in international environmental matters. It … incorruptible. Transparency: Transparency means that the decision-making processes, as well as the enforcement of … The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body regarding the overall implementation and …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… When a government fails to involve local communities in decision making, for instance regarding a construction plan … and article 19 of the (ICCPR), public participation in decision-making (article 21 of the UDHR and article 25 of the … Allowing those potentially affected to participate in decision-making processes concerning harmful activities may …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… to avert further deterioration of the tuna stock. In its decision- making, the tribunal said that in its view, “the … and New Zealand v. Japan), Order of August 27, 1999. The decision prescribed a limitation to experimental fishing to … comprising them have the right to participate in decision-making processes with respect to those resources. …
26 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… by investors. Increased disclosure can be voluntary, but decision-makers have a key role to play in levelling the … in deploying technologies arnot always available to decision makers, particularly those in developing countries. … pervasive and persistent. 3.3.1 Balancing evidence-based decision- making and precautionary approaches Providing …
26 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

The "Greening" of Water Law: Implementing Environment-Friendly Principles in Contemporary Water Law

26 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… their communities, and the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes. States shall facilitate and … for example, in order to allow the public to know what the decision making processes are, what decisions are being … institutions, should also implement open and transparent decision- making procedures that are fully available to …
26 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

UN Environment Policy : Promoting Greater Protection for Environmental Defenders

… the protection of human rights Programme Governing Council Decision 27/9 on advancing sustainability; meeting of senior …
26 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance