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

… and local communities Prior informed consent 6. Common Heritage and Common Concern of Humankind 7. Good Governance … taking into account their traditional knowledge and cultural environment. Their involvement in EIA procedures is … of any resource, land or territory, the use of any cultural, intellectual, religious or spiritual property, or …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… an extremely biodiversity-rich area, both in natural and cultural terms, and the chosen special themes for the 2006 … ous categories of values invoked in this context (ethical, cultural, economic, etc.), see Alexander Gillespie, ‘An … the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Paris, 16 November 1972, in force 17 December 1975, …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… Handbook Version 2.0 June 2007 xix 4.3.5. Common heritage … 6-6 6.1.6.4. United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Organization … and organizations and its adaptation for use in their own cultural and development environment. This MEA Negotiator’s … transfers apply only to OECD countries. 4.3.5. Common heritage The principle of the common heritage of mankind …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… impact assessment within a given country are the result of cultural, socio-economic and natural conditions. The … that the Akwé: Kon Voluntary Guidelines for the Conduct of Cultural, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments … is always required. Examples can be scenic landscapes, heritage sites, sacred sites; etc. • Areas with other …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… an opposing viewpoint). n Flexibility and awareness of cultural differences (as most multilateral negotiations are … Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention) http://whc.unesco.org …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… participation, association and expression, as well as cultural rights. Although there is growing international … the right to life. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), the body of experts appointed to … and its biodiversity, the environment and the national heritage are the responsibility of everyone.” A program …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introductory presentation to the SEA Protocol

… air, water, landscape, natural sites, material assets, cultural heritage and the interaction among these factors Note that …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… humankind. An example is the protection of world natural heritage sites. At the end of this lesson you will be able … Health Organization (WHO) UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Meteorological … commerce, monetary and financial questions, social and cultural matters. Its projects include intra-community road …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

D1 - Ecosystem Approach and Ecosystem Services

… provides that aquatic ecosystems are part of the national heritage and identifies five types of protected ecosystems … services such as soil formation and nutrient cycling; and cultural services such as recreational, spiritual, religious …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… deforestation that is destroying Cambodia’s natural heritage.’31 He was killed in april 2012 while escorting two … Declaration.134 as the Committee on Economic, social and Cultural rights has recently emphasised, states must ‘ensure … their work’. 135 as the Committee on Economic, social and Cultural rights has recently emphasised, states must ‘ensure …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance