Search results
23 Results
Sorted by relevance
Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report
… session Item 69 (b) of the provisional agenda* Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, … Declaration further holds that defenders have the right to benefit from an effective remedy and to be protected in the … to participation (arts. 2 and 4). 15. Transparency and access to information are directly linked to the right to …
Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group
… of EHrDs in international law 15 Part IV: Conclusions and recommendations 21 tAble of contents PrEfaCE … is worsening in large part because ‘competition for access to natural resources is intensifying against a … on the right, stating that everyone has the right to benefit from an effective remedy and that, to that end: …
Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… nor are they an official record. The designations employed and the presentation do not imply the expressions of any … (e.g. ozone depletion, climate change); c) States often benefit directly from regulation. 10 Lesson 2 | Elements of … on areas such as environmental impact assessment, access to environmental information, participation in …
Mr. Michael Frost, Analysis on the situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders
… of human rights defenders they spoke truth to power and were murdered in cold blood analysis on the situation of … and institutional framework fight against impunity and access to justice establishment of a strong national human … local suppliers and sometimes the organized crime benefit from legal loopholes regulating these practices. …
Effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… to which the MEA is successful to reach its objective and deliver desired results through joint and individual … Outline Global Mechanisms • Global Multilateral Benefit Sharing Mechanisms; • International Mechanism for … Introduction-MEAs-Objectives • Ensuring biosafety and access and benefit sharing of genetic resources. • Regulating …
Defenders of the Earth
… KILLINGS The Root Cause: A lack of community consultation and consent 20 > Nicaragua – Divided for profit 24 > Honduras … before national parks are created, and face restricted access to their lands and resources, upon which their lives … is a context conducive to business stability too. Both benefit from transparency, rule of law and civic freedoms …
Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… https://elearning.informea.org to take the complete course and obtain your certificate. Book – Principles and concepts … Sovereignty 5. Transparency, Public Participation and Access to Information and Remedies Public participation … the resource base and the global environment for the benefit of future generations of humankind. In this context, …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment About the course Disclaimer The contents … obligations used to protect the environment, including access to information, public participation, and access to … the indigenous community affected receives a reasonable benefit from any such development; States must provide access …
A1- Integrating Environmental Concerns in International Water Law
… https://elearning.informea.org to take the complete course and obtain your certificate. A1 - Integrating Environmental … may arise in respect of the sustainable use, enjoyment, and preservation of watercourses shared by two or more … of international water law that is binding upon all States sharing a watercourse with one or more other States. The …
Water Law and the Environment
… https://elearning.informea.org to take the complete course and obtain your certificate. Book 1 – Water Law and the Environment Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL … particularly in dry subtropical regions. But all States sharing freshwater resources will need to plan to meet the …