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International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… has a distinct thematic focus, the Reviews address a range of specific environmental issues, in addition to … The political effectiveness of MEAs is measured by state acceptance of, and participation in, the legal … of Fauna and Flora (CITES),9 and the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollu- tion10 and its protocols. …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Special Rapporteur on the Environment_2016 Report

… how climate change threatens the enjoyment of a wide range of human rights, including the rights to life, health, … again noted that climate change- related impacts have a range of implications for the effective enjoyment of human … rights helped to support the decision of the parties to state, in article 2, that the Agreement “aims to strengthen …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

… for the Oceans,’ the Convention deals with a much broader range of issues than those related to marine biodiversity and … International law recognizes that the “territory” of a state consists of the following components: the land … also require the coastal state to gather a wide range of relevant data to ensure that the TAC is based on the …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… partnerships to address pollution, including among non-state actors. A number of multilateral environmental … agreements, such as the Convention on Long-Range Trans- boundary Air Pollution, provide additional … related to pollution is not The Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution was established in 1979 and …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Mr. Michael Frost, Analysis on the situation of Environmental Human Rights Defenders

… legitimate human rights activities. It is the duty of the State to respect the right of everyone to promote and protect … environment, necessary for the enjoyment of a vast range of human rights. The State has a parallel duty to … reason for the exacerbated risks facing EHRDs is the range of actors that stand to gain from hindering their work, …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… progressive implementation and the further development of State-level commitments. The system is evolving, but State … matters As described above, since 1972 a wide range of environment and sustainable development issues has … servants than ever taking part in negotiations on a wide range of environmental issues. While intensifi ed …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… However, this Guide only addresses MEAs. Basic Terms State: A country. Party: A State (country) that has ratified … in place include: n CITES (1973) n Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (1979) n Convention on the … development of a national position should involve a wide range of activities, including consultations with a range of …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… 91 5.5.4. Coordination within each State … a scientific basis for decision-making covered a wide range of activities. These include establishing baseline … to dispute avoidance and settlement fall within a wide range. At the general level, these include efforts to …
25 May 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report

… human rights activities. 3. It is the duty of the State to respect the right of everyone to promote and protect … environment, necessary for the enjoyment of a vast range of human rights. The State has a parallel duty to … sources of information. In order to consult a broad range of actors, the Special Rapporteur launched a public …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… that they work to protect the environment on which a vast range of human rights depend. We cannot fully enjoy our … and secondary research, and benefits from the input of a range of EHrDs from around the world. in particular, in … the battle to defend their environment from corporate or state abuse, and from unsustainable exploitation.’10 Part i …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance