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Land and water - the rights interface
… 2002. Promoting Equitable Access to Water Resources¸ Brief No. 12, University of Wisconsin, Madison; and Kirsten, J., … used only in a specific manner that reduces or minimises harm to the environment. Consequently both lease and use … Europe and Central Asia During the period of communist rule, major investments were made in the former socialist …
Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security
… the cooperation between the actors mentioned. * There is no international definition of land within the context of … and groups in associated decision-making processes. 7. Rule of law: adopting a rules-based approach through laws … on smallholders. 12.4 Responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure …
Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening
… 8: National Environmental Management Act of South Africa, No. 107 of 1998, section 1 .......................... 20 Box … analysis of current legislation shows that there is no specific legal definition of the term "urban and … sense of the law, regardless of the tree cover. There is no provision for the protection of trees outside forests. …
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. …
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 …
Responsible governance of tenure and the law - A guide for lawyers and other legal service providers
… this technical guide will contribute to strengthening the rule of law as a principle of responsible governance and as a … legal aspects. The focus on legal aspects of tenure in no way suggests that more “formalized” tenure systems are … smallholders.” 12.4 “Responsible investments should do no harm, safeguard against dispossession of legitimate tenure …
Governing natural resources and the processes and institutions that affect them : North-West Frontier Province. Legislation.
… is a federal one that dates back to 1894 and makes no mention of natural resource conservation. However, the … matters. When Pakistan attained independence from British rule in 1947, the Forest Act 1927 was in force in most of the … (ii) inflicts or threatens to inflict any injury, damage, harm or loss; or (iii) uses any official influence or …