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MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… 2-19 2.4.7. Education, training and public awareness ........................... 2-20 2.4.8. … common but differentiated responsibilities (Principle 7) • public information and participation (Principle 10) • … the objective of this Convention is to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… of global partnership to conserve, protect and restore the health and integrity of the Earth’s ecosystem. In view of the … bear the cost of pollution, with due regard to the public interest and without distorting international trade … pollution-prevention-and- control measures introduced by public authorities in the member countries. It was intended …
29 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… fully enjoy our rights, including the rights to life, health, food, water, and housing, in a degraded or unhealthy … exploitation are often portrayed by vested interests as a public nuisance or, worse, as a threat to the ‘national … in these cases, EHrDs were often targeted during or after public protests.54 the acute risks involved in opposing …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Introduction to the international legal framework on Environmental Impact Assessment

… significant economic costs and negatively affect human health. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) provides a … proper development policy, EIA also provides for public involvement in the decision making process. Thus, EIA … and minimization of environmental damage; and 3. Public participation in decision-making and environmental …
29 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… values should be addressed in social impact assessment; health impact assessment may need to consider the role of … Scoping and review usually are linked to some form of public information, consultation or participation. During … international conventions, expert knowledge and public involvement), to identify alternative solutions that …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law

… Control of pollution minimizes the impact of pollution on public health. It also ensures that water of suitable quality is … a share of available water to maintain river and wetland health. The entitlements also support the river systems that …
29 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… Salpin of UNEP Cover Design: Division of Communication and Public Information, UNEP Design and Layout: UNON/Publishing … and the 1998 UN/ECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation and Decision Making and Access to … (under $750 per capita), weak human resources (nutrition, health, education and literacy) and economic vulnerability.19 …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

On dangerous ground _ Global Witness

… use their influence to marginalise defenders and turn public opinion against them, branding their actions as … land and resources, and publicly reaffirm the work of public officials threatened when monitoring these sectors ▶ … NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, 25(4): 535–58. Available from: …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Defenders of the Earth

… Methodology), which can’t always be met by a review of public information or through local contacts. Shrinking space … to a healthy environment, the right to participate in public life, the right to protest and the right to life. As … production is set to increase.158 In 2015 the provincial Health Office rejected Gloria’s permit to operate her bar. …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) World Health Organization (WHO) UN Educational, Scientific and … on certain topics). Through campaigning and other means of public relations, they influence public opinion and raise public pressure on governments and …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance