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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use

… systems and components and address social, economic and cultural considerations. These developments have shaped … ecosystems on earth and are of great economic and cultural importance to mankind. The term "wetland" is a … are mostly endangered.27 Finally, there is a rich cultural heritage closely associated with wetlands. Humans have been …
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Issues in water law reform

… -32- (k) whether the proposed source of water is within a heritage river area or natural catchment area subject to any … to be of importance to the country's economic, social or cultural life. The law only mentions expropriation as the … basic Acts were largely inspired by the historical legal heritage on the matter and they were completed by the …
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The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment

… UNESCO-IHP United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — International Hydrological Programme … of wetlands to provide significant aesthetic, educational, cultural, and spiritual benefits, as well as a vast array of … industry and recreation, and (iii) benefits to culture and heritage, and (iv) benefits to the Aboriginal people in …
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Sources of international water law

… among these factors; they also include effects on the cultural heritage or socio-economic conditions resulting from …
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Law for water management: a guide to concepts and effective approaches

… CESCR United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights CRP Conservation Reserve Program (United … ICESCR International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ICJ International Court of Justice ILA … for human use and a pure sense of biodiversity and natural heritage stewardship. As more countries grow and develop …
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