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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 …
29 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, …
29 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 …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability

… 100 5.7.4. Indigenous people and Aboriginal heritage … ICESCR International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ICPDR International Commission for the … UN-Water, UNDP, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UNEP, UN conferences such as …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

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 …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

… of conserving migratory species and the world’s natural heritage, with a view to identifying synergies and ensuring … often not just based on science but also on political and cultural grounds, it is useful to look at the ICRW’s … camp is, however, more than anything caused by cultural and political factors. Some members of the IWC have …
29 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Regional Sea Agreements

… protecting and sustainably managing nature, historical, cultural and aesthetic resources and heritage of the Black Sea states for present and future … the habitats of threatened species and species of economic/cultural importance, including limiting the impacts of human …
29 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

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 …
29 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 …
29 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance