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Rule: Reforming water governance

… Rule – Reforming water governance Effective water governance capacity is the foundation of efficient … of water poli- cies including provisions for trading water abstraction permits and prioritizing environmental water … Rule: Reforming water governance …
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A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law

… A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law Author: Stefano Burchi Scope: This class will … of the environment as a legitimate user of available water resources. It will present the environment as a … issue is the compensation of existing, legitimate water abstraction (and of wastewater discharge) rights which are …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution

… the different causes of pollution ranging from unsuitable abstraction practices to point- and non-point source … include prohibiting or limiting certain polluting or water- using activities, such as limiting the use of … areas or the capture zones of the main areas of potable water-supply abstraction. In addition, it will introduce the …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

E1 - Regulation of the Environment - Support Function of Groundwater Systems

… ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:The "Greening" of Water Law: Implementing Environment-Friendly Principles in Contemporary Water Law Book: E1 - Regulation of the Environment-Support … restrictions or limitations to ensure that the total abstraction of water permitted from an aquifer does not …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions

… at low tide, as well as human-made wetlands such as waste-water treatment ponds and reservoirs. About this series of … roles of other sectors beyond the “environment” or “water” sectors. It is thus very important that these … activities include hydrological changes from water abstraction or watercourse regulation and water-borne …
21 Jun 2026 Document

Integrated coastal management law: Establishing and strengthening national legal frameworks for integrated coastal management

… of pathogens and aquatic organisms in ships' ballast water, and the effects of climate change. Sea levels are … Agreement on Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water Birds, 6 RECIEL (1995), 907. In force on 1 November … of joint basin management institutions. • Water abstraction permits; • Catchment basin approach to water
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Perspectives and guidelines on food legislation, with a new model food law

… post-harvest infrastructure, including the lack of safe water, electricity, storage facilities, roads and means of … and other contaminants can enter food through soil or water. Dioxins can enter the animal feed supply from feed … explicitly recognize customary law in relation to the abstraction of water for domestic purposes, i.e. for …
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Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … high biodiversity, exceptional landscape values and water supplies crucial to the region. Threats include … C A S E S T U D Y • • • Target Attribute Mara River Water flow Water quality Forage extent / size Black rhino …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Responsible governance of tenure and the law - A guide for lawyers and other legal service providers

… tenure of land, fisheries and forests, and access to water”), the Principles for Responsible Investment in … or the right to drive cattle across an area to obtain water from a river. In certain circumstances and at … These laws may include contract law, environmental laws, water laws, inheritance laws or local government laws, for …
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Forest fires and the law: a guide for national drafters based on the fire management voluntary guidelines

… may include impairment of human health and safety, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity in fire-sensitive or … of vegetation for ensuring adequate flows of quality water and risk of fires burning vegetation. Critical concerns … of the Ministry of the Environment, Nature Protection, Water Catchment Areas and Artificial Lakes secures the …
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