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Defenders of the Earth
… are being given every reason to protest by the Trump administration. It is increasingly clear that, globally, … projects and sectors, and failing to support threatened local activists > Criminalisation and aggressive civil cases … investors, therefore, must take a stand and guarantee that local communities and defenders are consulted rather than …
International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review
… and genetic resources held by indigenous peoples and local communities, the procedures for its Compliance … of institutions, mechanisms and procedures for the administration of agreements and instruments’.3 That goal, … by contributions from developed countries and, through its local area approach, is assisting devel- oping countries to …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… of living are violated; When a government fails to involve local communities in decision making, for instance regarding … to health care, housing, social services, politics, the administration of justice and law enforcement, the … should take measures to address the dangers and risks that local environmental pollution poses to children’s health,” …
Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention
… of Contact regarding the notification as well as other local, regional, state or national authorities and to … authority may be, depending on the nature of the issue, a local, regional, state or national authority. The Point of … Authorities within different sectors and at all levels of administration in particular, but also NGOs, IFIs, developers …
MEA Negotiator’s Handbook
… ways of translating agreements into effective action at local, national and sectoral levels. At the World Summit on … alternative transportation, alternative meals, and local currency (small denominations!). Carrying simple food … to them. These rules are meant to govern the fi nancial administration of the COP, its subsidiary bodies and the MEA …
Compliance under biodiversity - related conventions
… Art. 10: sustainable use • Customary use (c) • Support local populations in remedial action (d) • Encourage … of genetic resources that are held by indigenous and local communities (ILCs)…are shared in a fair and equitable … are shared in a fair and equitable way with indigenous and local communities holding such knowledge. Such sharing shall …
Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group
… physical violence, faced by those defending the rights of local communities in opposition to projects that have a … Prajob had received death threats in the preceding months. local police said that the murder appeared to have been … forum in almaguer, which included more than 1,200 local campesinos and indigenous people. one month before her …
Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment
… Waters Traditionally Occupied or used by Indigenous and Local Communities (decision VII/16 F, annex) should be used … participation and information sharing between experts and local / indigenous groups. 3.1 What is biodiversity? The … conservation at international, national, regional and local level are respected, and a positive contribution to …
Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Youth Indigenous Peoples Non-Governmental Organizations Local Authorities Workers and Trade Unions Business and … the environment and promote sustainable livelihoods in local communities. Role of MEA bodies in the implementation … either by the establishment of new organizations at the local, regional or global level, or, more commonly, as …