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Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… pitfalls and be able to adapt examples of best practice to local situations. Countries with water legislation that … What are appropriate roles for national, regional, and local authorities in water resources … and soil conservation programs to be carried out by the Administration. 9. Guidelines for replenishing and protecting …
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… in Conserving the Environment Table 3: Provincial/ Local Government Constitutions Table 6: Selected Framework … of Madagascar requires the public, through designated local government structures, to take appropriate measures to … Circular Economy Promotion Law, which requires the general administration for developing circular economy under the …
Energy law and sustainable development
… as in the USA currently under President George W. Bush, local authorities and other political subdivisions have taken … are not part of any centralized national power grid, local systems for generating electricity will need to be … Russia has not yet ratified." The USA, under the Bush Administration, has refused to adhere to its proposed Kyoto …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… effectively during decision- making processes at the local, national and international levels regarding … to facilitate the involvement of indigenous peoples, local communities, and vulnerable or marginalized persons in … in heavily polluted areas by establishing and implementing local air quality programmes and plans . ARTICLE 23 SOIL …
Factsheet on Human Rights and the Environment
… considerable implications for the rights of indigenous and local communities. While human rights are not explicitly … consent or approval and involvement of indigenous and local communities: (i) for access to genetic resources where … associated with genetic resources held by indigenous and local communities; • State parties to take measures ensuring …
Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management
… can support the protection of natural resources, as local residents realise the value of their asset and want to … among the tourism industry, govern- ments at all levels, local communities, protected area managers and planners, and … costs Includes facilities construction, maintenance and administration of the site. Environmental degradation …
Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… potentially greater effect are feared on indigenous and local communities and small-holder farmers. In addition, … production to enhance energy self sufficiency at the local level. A National Committee on Food Security was … regime refer mostly to authorizations, control and administration of biofuel fiscal benefits and include the …
Sustainably Investing in Rangelands - Jordan
… cover quantitatively and qualitatively, enhancing local communities› participation in the natural resources … 5. INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL RANGELAND … 5.1 LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS STEWARDS FOR … 5.2 LOCAL LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR … 5.3 LOCAL RANGE GOVERNANCE AS A PREREQUISITE FOR …
From the MDGs to Sustainable Development for All - Lessons from 15 years of practice
… countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient … OUtCOmES Of mDg CAmPAIgNINg 27 BOx 2.2: mDg ADvOCACY IN lOCAl COmmUNItIES 28 BOx 2.3: NIgErIA’S CONDItIONAl grANt … an opportunity for change agents to: Draw attention to local needs; Build consensus on priorities; win …
Sustainable tourism management in the transboundary areas of the Dinaric Arc region: Manual for planning, development and monitoring of tourism in the protected areas of the Dinaric Arc
… . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4.2.1 Identifying and involving local stakeholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … the Dinaric Arc Region’s protected areas, enabling local stakeholders to build a sustainable framework for … especially to managers of nature and national parks, local governments and tourism businesses. Marcello Notarianni …