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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… limited. Many countries are also looking to bioenergy as a mechanism for climate change mitigation, both as a way to … (known as ZEEs) and land-planning strategies that reward compliance with zoning requirements. The National Biodiesel … found that the corrective measures taken by the US were in compliance with Article XX. Paragraph 31(iii) of the Doha …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… national needs. Lastly, a strategy depends on its delivery mechanism: MSSD 2016-2025 looks into the means for financing … coastal areas rests on strengthen implementation of and compliance with the Protocols of the Barcelona Convention and … integrity in decision-making; Promote implementation and compliance with environmental obligations and agreements, …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Part X. APPLICATION AND COMPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 ARTICLE 72: COMPLIANCE AND DISPUTE AVOIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 … environment and of the limitations inherent in the very mechanism of reparation of this kind of damage” (Para . 140) …
Energy law and sustainable development
… emissions trading and the project-based Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) are unprecedented in international … pcrfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Compliance flexibility was also promoted by the adoptions of … mechanisms will actually work, and how each country's compliance with its duties will be verified and enforced. The …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… health and water—that affect water management. No single mechanism or approach will be enough. Policy packages using a … interested party securing a writ of mandamus to compel compliance with this section, then the local agency may make … resources; 4. the rehabilitation of water resources; 5. compliance with resource quality objectives; 6. the health of …
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… those communities and systems whose innovative laws and compliance mechanisms did not feature prominently in this … Similarly, sustainable development has been endorsed as a mechanism through which states are required to evaluate and … resources, auditing of public and private entities for compliance assurance, and incorporation of indigenous …
IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas: User Manual, Version 1.0 - The global standard for protected areas in the 21st Century
… Areas (‘Conserved Areas’). In all cases, however, compliance with all the criteria of the IUCN GLPCA Standard … the associated set of Generic Indicators for evaluating compliance with the Standard. The chapter covers the … the normal review and renewal cycle outlined. The Trigger mechanism ensures that the GLPCA process can help secure …
Factsheet on Human Rights and the Environment
… public participation and access to justice. The Aarhus Compliance Committee operates a relatively effective complaints mechanism, which has interpreted and developed the … human rights situation raised questions about the Bank’s compliance with policies on informed and open consultation, …
Embedding the Environment in Sustainable Development Goals
… and governance regimes that ensure implementation and compliance; • made easier to implement because of the … that ensure their implementation, accountability and compliance. Ultimately, the effectiveness of implementing … shown the need for a broad-based, inclusive monitoring mechanism, and for succinct, regular reporting on progress …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… Recent price volatility aside, the growth of both compliance and voluntary markets for carbon has promoted the … With the price of carbon showing fluctuation on both compliance and voluntary markets, it appears that, given … the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and provide a mechanism to contribute towards the Global Plan of Action for …