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Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Introduction to Environmental Governance About the course Disclaimer The … InforMEA is steered by the MEA Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Initiative with the support of UN … assists countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and helps national governments to anticipate, …
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
… Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters THE AARHUS CONVENTION: AN … the goal of sustainable, equitable and environmentally sound development takes on even greater importance, as it … specifically encouraged to train people in environmental management. While the Rio Declaration and Agenda 21 might …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Research (UNITAR) based on its course “Human Rights and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development”, which … InforMEA is steered by the MEA Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Initiative with the support of UN … threat to the human rights to life, good health and a sound environment for everyone.” The right to life, article 3 …
Women’s participation and gender considerations in country representation, planning and reporting to the BRS Conventions
… MDGs Millennium Development Goals MEA Multilateral Environmental Agreement MENA Middle East and North Africa … of how gender equality is incorporated into environmental management remains limited. Insufficient data on gender gaps … of hazardous and other wastes, promoting environmentally sound management techniques and regulating transboundary …
Natural Resource Governance. Trainers' Manual
… building for community forestry and devolved forest management in Asia - Pacific. Beginning as a knowledge hub in … of this Manual. Enrique Ibarra, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Hemant Ojha, Forest Action … resources for millennia. Governance is the keystone of sound natural resource management. Its core principles –- …
Transboundary Water Governance - Adaptation to Climate Change
… to Climate Change Transboundary Water Governance IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 75 IUCN Environmental … xv Chapter One Sustaining Ecosystems through Better Water Management for Climate Change Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . … developing with respect to the key characteristics of sound adaptive resource governance and the types of policy, …
Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… IUCN Environmental Law Programme Environmental Law Centre … 63 4.1 The institutional framework for the management of shared waters ................................ … other uses of water. These rules provide the basis for sound cooperation between States Parties, and are essential …
The Aarhus Convention: An implementation guide. Securing the public's rights through access to information, public participation and Access to justice for a healthy environment
… Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention) The Aarhus … Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Risk Assessment and Risk Management under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2009 to … and access to justice to sustainable and environmentally sound development. Making the connection to human rights The …
Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… from it, particularly through community-based wildlife management schemes; recognizing and supporting sustainable … and options in drafting national wildlife laws that ensure environmental sustainability and empower the poor. FA O FAO … management (Wildlife Law, articles 19–22). In conclusion, sound management planning is essential for sustainable …
Major Components of the Cartagena Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to … Food, Feed or for Processing 4. Risk Assessment and Risk Management 5. Unintentional Transboundary Movement of LMOs 6. … based on risk assessment carried out in a scientifically sound manner, in accordance with Annex III of the Protocol …