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Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… there is a need for clear and strict rules to regulate an activity (hard law). It can also be a policy instrument, such … the environment and security, when it affirmed that ‘non-military sources of instability in the economic, social, … to security in its participating States. The primary activity is the Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC), …
Free Prior and Informed Consent - An indigenous peoples' right and a good practice for local communities - Manual for project practitioners
… and Informed Consent (FPIC) as a pre-requisite for any activity that affects their ancestral lands, territories and … them in the decision making of any proposed development activity increases their sense of ownership and engagement … their consent. Other situations include natural disasters, military or paramilitary violence, humanitarian crisis, etc. …
Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework
… such as the patterns of consumption and conservation activity, attitudes and behaviours towards indigenous and … board must express its opinion regarding any project or activity that may potentially impact on the conservation … patterns. The effectiveness of strategies (whether military, political, commercial or governance) depends upon …
The Aarhus Convention:An implementation guide. UN/ECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters
… is otherwise interested in deci- sion-making on a specific activity, and is covered by article 6. The second part con- … in annex I, Parties must determine whether a proposed activity has a significant effect on the environment in … of Maj.-Gen. E.N.Westerhuis, The interface between the military and the civil sector in environmental management, …
Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… ensuring full consultation before any resettlement activity of a community, and engaging communities and … or their vicinity may also fall under mandatory EIA. An activity that does not fall under mandatory EIA but which may … a significant gap in the provision. In China, hunting with military weapons is forbidden (Wildlife Protection Law, …
Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… The duty to inform and provide consultation when an activity could cause significant damage to the interests of … other States. In accordance with this reso- lution, no activity should obstruct navigation. The first global treaty … for reasons of national security (such as information on military affairs); for reasons of public interest that are …
Transboundary Water Governance - Adaptation to Climate Change
… watercourse States to undertake impact assessments for any activity that may cause transboundary harm.94 Taken together … likely or potential environmental impacts of [a] proposed activity.”95 While differing political regimes, regional … which had allegedly already conducted a number of military manoeuvres in proximity to the Toktogul Reservoir in …