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

… The 1979 Convention on Long- Range Transboundary Air Pollution reproduces Principle 21 stating that it "expresses …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

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

… agreements. Some issues, such as air and watercourse pollution or protection of migratory species, may affect … in problems such as deforestation, loss of biodiversity, pollution, soil erosion, decreasing quality and quantity of … Bank (NADBank) for assisting and financing investments in pollution reduction, and the Border Environmental Cooperation …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… degradation and destruction of ecosystems … including the pollution of water and lands, and the depletion of local … to the discharge of toxic chemicals into watercourses - pollution that had devastated marine life and local fishing … rights abuses by non-state actors to abuses caused by pollution or other environmental harm.121 oblIGAtIons …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention

… For example the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (1979) (http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/), the … à traiter de cette question. La Convention de 1979 sur la pollution atmosphérique transfrontière à longue distance …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Unit 2 - the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context

… to effectively monitor and control trans- boundary pollution. Article 2(1) of the Convention provides that “The … Protocol seeks to mitigate the effects of transboundary pollution, but focuses more on a parties domestic plans and …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… • The global MEAs deal with global stratosphere pollution by phasing down substances that deplete the ozone …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Defenders of the Earth

… to take responsibility for displacing people and causing pollution. Out of desperation, the Adivasi began to blockade … against coal companies grabbing their land and causing pollution. © Ravi Mishra/Global Witness DEFENDERS OF THE … problems and skin allergies, a result of the intense air pollution caused by the vast coal power plants and storage …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

A1- Integrating Environmental Concerns in International Water Law

… topics: Article 21: Prevention, reduction and control of pollution (of international watercourses). Article 22: …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introduction to the international legal framework on Environmental Impact Assessment

… is most responsive to human needs. EIA arose out of the pollution and unnecessary degradation of natural resources …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report

… from climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution to poverty eradication. They would also ensure that … forced evictions, nuclear power and environmental pollution. 38. With regard to the types of violations, …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance