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Global Land Outlook
… planet should be being harnessed, the availability of good quality land is declining. As the American author Mark Twain … “One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence … of tenure, economic development, and peace. As mentioned, standard approaches to formalizing land tenure, which focus …
Legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable soils: A preliminary report
… it is one of the three essential elements (with water and air) on which humans depend for the mainte- nance of their … habitats and gene reserves, much larger in quantity and in quality than all the above-ground biomass. 2.1.2 Cultural … therefore proposed that the concept of an ecological soil standard, which derives from the above interrela- tionships, …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… policy and institutional arrangements for LD control; (ii) Standard provincial procedures based on best practices … and techniques. 4. Protection of the country’s land quality and interests: Includes the stipulation of rights and … the ground surface caused by soil grains contained in the air flow. Hydrate corrosion• : the soil, soil body or other …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… both for these additional people and to raise the standard of provision for those at present with an inad- … of the fallow period in shifting cultivation, use of poor quality irrigation water, absence or inadequate maintenance … 1997, Environmental Performance Indicators, Proposals for air, fresh water and land; Australia, New South Wales, …
Developing a Global Soil Regime
… the global community became more aware of the phenomena of air and water pollution. More recently, the issues of climate … as the most impoverished people often occupy areas of poor quality soil.20 Soil law must play a much more effective role … the right to development and the right to an adequate standard of living, including the right to food and water, …