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Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework
… This year, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals aimed at ending poverty and … of conservation, commercial and recreational fishing, tourism, and employment. Under the Marine Parks Act 2007 …
Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… wildlife management schemes; recognizing and supporting sustainable traditional use; and requiring participatory … 1.3.2 Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity 1.4 The Convention on Access … and regulating different types of wildlife use 6.2 Eco-tourism 6.3 Ranching and breeding 6.4 Wildlife trade 6.5 …
Transboundary Water Governance - Adaptation to Climate Change
… uses between States have placed increasing pressure on the sustainable management of waters, including transboundary waters. As countries struggle to engage in sustainable development and lift their people out of poverty, … include water purification, fish and wildlife habitats, tourism and recreational opportunities, shipping routes, and …
Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… and joint management, based on the principles of sustainable development, ecosystem emphasis and efficient … used more rationally and to develop water basins in a more sustainable and holistic manner. It is now recognized by most … biodiversity, • make it impossible to develop sustainable tourism, causing diseases and contributing to migration to …
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
… seem trivial in such a long-term perspective, the goal of sustainable, equitable and environmentally sound development … more effectively in our crucial collective search for sustainable development. KOFI A. ANNAN Secretary-General of … example, information related to planning in transport or tourism would in most cases be covered by this definition. …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… its course “Human Rights and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Development”, which is organized in three weeks … projects that, if environmentally sound, should lead to sustainable economic development in both developed and … such as water, to include factors relating to the economy, tourism, farming and other activities. It has held that the …
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
… in the outcome document of the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development. The Aarhus Convention’s twin … with an interest in promoting environmental democracy and sustainable development. Ban Ki-Moon Secretary-General of the … example, information related to planning in transport or tourism would in most cases be covered by this definition. …
Natural Resource Governance. Trainers' Manual
… of climate change, transform forest conflict and secure sustainable livelihoods for forest-dependent communities. … where everyone enjoys the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development by strengthening the capacity of … into the wetland; national park, which allows entry for tourism and recreational use, but no resource extraction; …