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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… control; sustainable development; trade-related aspects; climate change, among others. The world has also witnessed … in decision-making and to recourse to courts of justice in matters relating to environmental actions. This … Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or the Kyoto Protocol. Both the CBD and the …
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The human right to water and sanitation

… in order to promote biological diversity and resilience to climate change, maintaining safe water supplies relies on the … resource and that in light of global challenges, such as climate change, growing population, increased consumption, … action, public participation, access to courts of justice to obtain redress against violations, injuries or …
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D2 - Dams, Ecosystems and Fisheries

… environmental performance of dams and how concerns about climate change have prompted a debate over the relative … issue in the 1997 decision by the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) in the Gabcikovo- Nagymaros case.[1] The … A comprehensive review of hydro-electric energy’s place in climate change and renewable law and policy is beyond the …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment

… Crime, the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, INTERPOL, the UN Security Council, and others, the … from both forest loss and emis- sions of short-lived climate pollutants – black carbon. Internet listings reveal … to wildlife and plant species, ecosystems, their services, climate change and to good governance and sustainable …
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Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation

… SEA legislation shows an increased focus on issues such as climate change and human health, often complemented by non-binding guidelines, e.g. on integrating climate change in SEA or biodiversity-inclusive EIA. 8. A key … This has been recognized by the International Court of Justice in its judgement of the Pulp Mills Case in 2010.5 …
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UNEP Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… Environment Programme UNFCCC UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNGA United Nations General Assembly WMO World … were opened for signature: the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is sectoral in that it deals … Public Participation and Decision Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention). Guide …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… Environment Programme UNFCCC UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNGA United Nations General Assembly WMO World … were opened for signature: the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is sectoral in that it deals … Public Participation and Decision Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention). Guide …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guide for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements

… Environment Programme UNFCCC UN Framework Convention on Climate Change UNGA United Nations General Assembly WMO World … were opened for signature: the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is sectoral in that it deals … Public Participation and Decision Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters (Aarhus Convention). Guide …
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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… in decision-making and to recourse to courts of justice in matters relating to environmental actions. This … Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or the Kyoto Protocol. Both the CBD and the … activities and projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the …
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Energy law and sustainable development

… the authors Development and energy José Goldemberg Energy, climate change and sustainable development David R. Hodas … the primary sources of greenhouse gases contributing to climate change. Forthcoming debates about how most … in Decision-making and Access to Environmental Justice.7 Because practically every nation has favoured …
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