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… industrial Risks & Pollution … international Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage … the living character of human rights instruments, in light of their object and purpose. Two approaches can be … ascertain the meaning of terms as they are used today, in light of developments in human rights law and environmental …

… on Human and Peoples’ Rights has decided cases concerning pollution and the exclusion of indigenous peoples from their … of the constitutional right to a healthy environment in light of special protections for women. In 1998, the South … vulnerable to environmental harm, as well as sheds light on good practices relating to the protection of women, …

… the quality of the environment, including air and water; pollution, waste, chemicals and other potentially harmful … should be set out clearly and construed narrowly, in light of the public interest in favour of disclosure. States … some discretion in deciding which means are appropriate in light of available resour- ces.17 Similarly, human rights …

… quantity. The impacts of climate change need to be seen in light of its direct effects on water resources as well as its … discussion of the latter issue see MAC DARROW, BETWEEN LIGHT AND SHADOW: THE WORLD BANK, THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY … due to a worsening of water quality in the course of water pollution and salinization. In turn, waterborne sanitation …

… have contributed to helping this publication see the light of day by generously sharing their ideas and … and 2000 responded to health concerns caused by industrial pollution in Delhi.9 In some instances, the courts issued … I Advantages and Challenges of a Rights-based Approach In light of the impacts of climate change on human communities, …

… that water is becoming a scarce resource and that in light of global challenges, such as climate change, growing … increased consumption, recurrent contamination and pollution of water sources, mismanagement and the development … the provisions set forth in this recommendation in light of the IUCN Policy on Conservation and Human Rights for …

… Cooperation – Taking Stock • Czech Republic – integrated pollution register • Finland – Tarkkailija • Canada – … the consumers are able to choose tourism options in the light of greater knowledge about the environmental … pedal-powered generators and LED lights that can provide light for a household for up to ten days. 1 1 8 C O M P E N D …

… familiar and for which no supporting materials exist. In light of the fact that successful implementation and … of complex topics ranging from natural resource damages to pollution preven- tion, public participation in decision … Litigation in Indian Supreme Court: A Study in the Light of American Experience”, 29 J.I.L.I. 494 (1987); Jamie …

… violence, threats and discrimination. This report sheds light on the acute vulnerability of indigenous people, whose … journalists, activists or lawyers committed to shining a light on environmental destruction. Some are indigenous … steps of the local court building. He had spoken out about pollution of the La Pasión River allegedly caused by the palm …

… parties to expedite the conclusion of the agreement in the light of the urgency of the situation, described in the … from climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution to poverty eradication. They would also ensure that … of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region in the light of the many risks faced by environmental human rights …