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Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report

… been violated by the State (security forces, police and local authorities) and by non-State actors (transnational … that fails to address legitimate concerns and demands of local communities. Those communities are extremely vulnerable … In many land-grabbing situations, businesses, authorities, local suppliers and sometimes organized crime benefit from …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

On dangerous ground _ Global Witness

… Provide appropriate redress and reparation to victims and local communities to remedy and redress any direct and … the collective land rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, and ensure their rights to sustain their … India, Guatemala and Cambodia. Sieng Darong, a Forestry Administration ranger, and Sab Yoh, a police officer, were …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… pollution management into development agendas, states and local authorities, communities, businesses, multi-stakeholder … activities of Governments and businesses to better tackle local and regional pollution Water pollution 13. Increase … from companies, private and public sector investors, local authorities or individuals. As risk managers, insurers …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Indigenous and local communities Prior informed consent 6. Common Heritage … regarding Natural Resources Many indigenous and other local communities rely on natural resources such as forests, … or even existence. In addition, indigenous and other local communities often have unique cultures integrated with …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introductory presentation to the SEA Protocol

… plan or programme determine the use of a small area at a local level or is it a minor modification to plans and …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Framework principles on Human Rights and the environment

… in particular. In the case of indigenous peoples and local communities, assessments should be in accord with the … Waters Traditionally Occupied or Used by Indigenous and Local Communities. 28 See Convention on the Rights of the … to the environment. 48 Traditional (sometimes called “local”) communities that do not self-identify as indigenous …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law

… for ecological flows. This bars the government water administration from granting new abstraction rights; … the purchase of private property for the protection of local water sources and of the recharge areas of groundwater. …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

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

… agriculture, transport, solid waste, and national/local planning. A Scientific Advisory Panel keeps the … of the secondary materials market, which can be local (compost), national or regional (glass, fertilizers) or … ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance