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E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution

… and obtain your certificate. E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution Author: Kerstin Mechlem Scope: This class … 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 …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Rule: Reforming water governance

… Rule – Reforming water governance Effective water governance capacity is the foundation of efficient … Poor sanitation also contributes significantly to water pollution – adding to the cost of safe fresh water for … 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 … Mechanisms in Domestic Water Laws Regarding Water Pollution Control 4.1. Instruments of point-source pollution
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

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

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

… rapidly while the demand for coastal resources and the pollution of coastal waters has increased in most areas due … 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 …
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Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers

… 4.4.1 The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), 1973 … Living Resources COP Conference of the Parties CWA Clean Water Act (U.S.) DDE dichloro-diphenyl-dichloroethylene DFG … waste from landfills sited near coastal areas, storm water runoff, ineffective sewage treatment, industrial …
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UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development

… 111 3.6 Water Regulation … of Natural Resources Table 1: Specific Right to Food and Water Table 2: Duties of Citizens in Conserving the … and private investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and … technological development so as to prevent environmental pollution and maintain ecological equilibrium. All provisions …
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Enforcement of Environmental Law: Good Practices from Africa,Central Asia, ASEAN Countries and China

… (such as the National Forests Authority, the Ministry of Water and Environment and the National Roads Authority); and … health, land, minerals and mining, trade and industry, water, and so forth) but which focus more on their sector’s … on which people can report any instances of environmental pollution. China: Certain environmentally-relevant …
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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 … planning, coastal management, water resource management or pollution control. At the local level, customary laws and …
20 Jun 2026 Document

National Regulation of Freshwater resources - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Sustainable development Impact assessment Provision of water services 3. Lessons learned Manage freshwater for … all matters concerning freshwater in a single, integrated water law. Conserve water through rational urban development … for a particular watercourse, effectively proscribing pollution that would cause water quality to fall below that …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater