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The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… population while sustaining flows to the ‘ecological infrastructure’ that often supplies that water in the first … are among the 11 sectors being addressed under UNEP’s Green Economy Initiative which are central to the delivery of … (TEEB) which UNEP hosts and which dovetails with the Green Economy work. Transforming laws and policies to reflect …
Law for water management: a guide to concepts and effective approaches
… nor conventional laws cover a particular legal issue. green water: water that moves through evapotranspiration, … in managing water resources, water supply and sanitation infrastructure. Increased demand has also created conflicts … The chapter also explores the concepts of blue and green water, which are increasingly used to understand water …
Commodities at a Glance - Special issue on Shale Gas
… (at about 70 per cent of total world exports). Although infrastructure is developing worldwide, currently it remains … in order to ensure that their operations are more “green” and to limit their potential impact on the environment … a well is refractured. According to IPIECA (2014), green completions can capture up to 90 per cent of gas. …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… they actually form an essential component of the natural infrastructure needed for sustainable development. More … under two conflicting sets of rules. In Costa Rica, the green turtle Chelonia mydas is fully protected under the … de Klemm, C. 1999. supra n. 39. Opay P. 1998. Hunting of green turtles at Tortuguero, Costa Rica. 32 Oryx, pp. 10-12. …