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International trade rules and the agriculture sector: selected implementation issues
… international obligations in the agricultural sector. No doubt, evidence has and continues to be gathered to show … trade to bring under the international treaty rule discipline of the GATT" 8) and that it posed the most … there was the danger of "devastating" and "irreparable" harm for the domestic industry "likely to seriously undermine …
The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study
… boundaries. M-08 ISBN 92-5-102360-3 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a … is both the victim of pollution and the cause of multiple harm. It is a producer of food but also a consumer of … defined legal notions. Though these incentives are as a rule essentially financial or fiscal in nature, they also …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… made possible by funding from UNEP. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or … livestock sectors in economic planning. There is currently no universal framework for comparing the environmental … calendar, or health facilities staffed by outsiders with no local language skills15. Women’s and girl’s use and access …
Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening
… 8: National Environmental Management Act of South Africa, No. 107 of 1998, section 1 .......................... 20 Box … analysis of current legislation shows that there is no specific legal definition of the term "urban and … sense of the law, regardless of the tree cover. There is no provision for the protection of trees outside forests. …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… FAO LEGAL PAPERS No. 101 Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and … d sustainable approach, consultation and participation, the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and … irresponsible investments causing harm to local populations and the environment. …
Sustainably Investing in Rangelands - Jordan
… in Rangelands - Jordan: Amman, Jordan : 2015 Deposit no. at the National Library – Jordan : 2015/11/5413 Cover … are native grasslands, shrub lands and woodlands. There is no clearly defined boundary to the rangelands. Boundaries … change in terms of decreased agricultural production, harm to human health and damage from rising sea levels. • …
Governing natural resources and the processes and institutions that affect them : North-West Frontier Province. Legislation.
… is a federal one that dates back to 1894 and makes no mention of natural resource conservation. However, the … matters. When Pakistan attained independence from British rule in 1947, the Forest Act 1927 was in force in most of the … (ii) inflicts or threatens to inflict any injury, damage, harm or loss; or (iii) uses any official influence or …
Global Land Outlook
… and offer new opportunities for resource efficiency. 5. No net loss: providing incentives for the sustainable … trees with their bodies.26 Jainism Jains minimize harm to all life-forms and their teachings stress sympathy … question and depends on issues such as governance quality, rule of law, degree of corruption, and the willingness of …
The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security
… with Multi-Nutrient Blocks © FA O /G iu lio N ap ol ita no One of the most direct ways in which disasters affect … the typhoon, 40 percent of which were fully damaged with no chance of recovery. The high value of coconut plantations, … for protecting them may be lost. Other disturbances that harm biodiversity and conservation efforts are …
Values of protected landscapes and seascapes: protected landscapes and agrobiodiversity values
… programme of action for parties to the CBD. While there is no specific reference to agrobiodiversity, measures to … programme of action for parties to the CBD. While there is no specific reference to agrobiodiversity, measures to … communities has revealed that grazing does not necessarily harm the environment and that, in some cases, grazing by …