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Compliance under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

… by the COP – Members to serve objectively and in the best interest of the Convention – Elected for two terms (10 / …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Multilateral Environmental Agreements - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Some common elements, however, may be derived from the practice of states over the last few decades. The first step … many environmental regimes. Non-compliance procedures are best understood as a form of dispute avoidance or alternative …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introduction to the international legal framework on Environmental Impact Assessment

… design, EIA could help shape development in a manner that best suits the local environment and is most responsive to … have adopted some form of EIA legislation, policy or practice. EIA concepts are also supported at the …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… acquired recognition, among other means, through state practice, their incorporation in international legal … limits of national jurisdiction. It is a well- established practice that, within the limits stipulated by international … Rio Declaration Principle 10 “Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Measuring the Effectiveness of MEAs: the Stockholm Convention as a case Study

… of an MEA?  Measuring effectiveness of MEAs: a Best Practice  Article 16: the journey begins…  Article 16: …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

UN Treaty Handbook

… of Legal Affairs, is a practical guide to the depositary practice of the Secretary-General and the registration … proposals of amendments. The treaty secretariat is in the best position to provide administrative support and assist … proposals of amendments. The treaty secretariat is in the best position to provide administrative support and assist …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… of the rio Declaration states: ‘Environmental issues are best handled with [the] participation of all concerned … and hold opinions on the observance, both in law and in practice, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and, … Environmental Defenders, 3 Journal of Human rights Practice 309 (2011). 174 see, e.g., 2016 report of the …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

On dangerous ground _ Global Witness

… lives and then decide whether to accept it or not. But in practice this is habitually ignored - leading to conflict. … communal land,88 the government has failed to put it into practice and continues to grant concessions for projects on … exploiting land belonging to indigenous peoples - those best placed to preserve resources through their traditional …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance