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Water Law and the Environment

… the complete course and obtain your certificate. Book 1 – Water Law and the Environment Site: UNITED NATIONS … Convention defines the term “watercourse” as “a system of surface waters and groundwaters constituting by virtue of … Water Convention defines “Transboundary waters” as “any surface or ground waters which mark, cross or are located on …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

A1- Integrating Environmental Concerns in International Water Law

… A1 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in International Water Law Author: Stephen C. McCaffrey Scope: International … Convention defines the term “watercourse” as “a system of surface waters and groundwaters constituting by virtue of … Water Convention defines “Transboundary waters” as “any surface or ground waters which mark, cross or are located on …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law

… A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law Author: Stefano Burchi Scope: This class will … in a manner that does not pollute groundwater or surface waters. Also regulated are changes in land … of water use and volume of use, and differentiate between surface water and groundwater. Part of the proceeds from the …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution

… include prohibiting or limiting certain polluting or water- using activities, such as limiting the use of … and drainage. The class will also discuss the use of land surface zoning and the creation of protected areas, which are … pollution, and groundwater pollution caused by polluted surface water. Additional legal mechanisms address …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

E1 - Regulation of the Environment - Support Function of Groundwater Systems

… ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:The "Greening" of Water Law: Implementing Environment-Friendly Principles in … nature of groundwater resources, located below the surface under dozens or hundreds of meters of soil where they … often serve as habitats for various species and supply surface waterbodies with some of their volumes. 2.3. Threats …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… ecosystem services (e.g. flood protection, supply of water and raw materials, genetic resources, etc.), unique … - define thresholds for level of assessment in terms of surface (or underground) area affected; • Change in the use … - define thresholds for level of assessment in terms of surface (or underground) area affected; • Fragmentation, …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

C1 - No Significant Harm, Pollution Prevention and Quality Standards

… level of the basin states concerned. The focus is on surface water resources, since a specific module – Module E – is … reduction and control of pollution of transboundary water resources, (b) legal and institutional requirements to …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… the waste, hazardous pollutants, and pollution of air, water and land that emanates from man-made activity and that … water quality and quantity (flow) monitoring systems in surface water and groundwater 16. Define national and … reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into groundwater and surface water, and limit ammonia emissions. Green …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… many factors, including access to basic sanitation, clean water, good nutrition, a clean environment and 2016; United … It is affecting our health through the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. are estimated to occur … and gene toxicity (Baldé illegally dumped e-waste into surface and groundwater. 32 Towards a Pollution-Free Planet …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… by regional agreements looking at specific transboundary water basins, while land and soil pollution is indirectly … had legally binding controls on lead in paint. In water pollution management, 41 per cent of 130 countries … (1990), Oder (1996), Rhine (1999)) seek to ensure that surface waters and groundwater within river basins are …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance