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Wildlife and Forest Crime Toolkit (Revised Edition)
… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 1.4 Economic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … from the interplay of a multitude of factors—cultural, economic, social and environmental—and can involve a wide … Fauna and Flora (CITES) is the principal international instrument to control and regulate international trade in …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… that are so vital and intrinsic a part of a social and economic system that they are treated as if they are laws.”1 … heritage and, at their request, defend Indians against economic exploitation, cultural alienation and threats to … by any Act of Parliament; … "law" includes - (i) any instrument having the force of law made in exercise of a …
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
… part IV ‘Archipelagic States,’ part V ‘Exclusive Economic Zone,’ part VI ‘Continental Shelf,’ part VII ‘High … 17. Coastal states are also entitled to an Exclusive Economic Zone (“EEZ”) with a maximum width of 200 nautical … taking a decision on the development of an international instrument under the Convention. Soon after, the General …
The development of international environmental law at the Multilateral Environmental Agreements Conference of the Parties and its validity
… the implementation of the Convention and any related legal instrument that the Conference of the Parties may adopt, and … with North-South differences and conflicting political and economic interests among developed countries frequently … inter alia, available scientific, technical, economic and environmental information; (c) Consider and …
The UNCCD: Laying the groundwork for future security (2014-2015)
… evidence into policy -- including documenting the economic case for increased investment in sustainable land … demand for food and a growing productivity yield gap. In economic terms, on-site productivity loss due to land … Valuation to Promote SLM Investments The integrated economic valuation of land and ecosystem services was …
Modern water rights : Theory and practice
… 23 3.4. The need to better recognise the economic value of water ...................... 24 3.5. The … 25 3.7. To support or entrench wider economic reforms ...................................... 26 … rights are mostly now created on the basis of a legal instrument issued by the water administration. Such …
GEO yearbook 2003
… hurricanes in sequence brought havoc, tragedy and huge economic losses to the Caribbean and southern United States. … The index integrates both ecological fragility and economic vulnerability. UNEP-WCMC launches the Bamboo … countries in ratifying the treaty, thus ensuring that the instrument will enter into force on 16 February 2005. …
First report on the protection of the atmosphere
… Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE). 13 __________________ … for Europe, the World Meteorological Organization and the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE). The Special Rapporteur … t the atmosphere have not yet materialized into a hard-law instrument. Nonetheless, in recent years, there appears to be …
Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
… the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, social and environmental. The Goals and targets … beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony … agreement. We reaffirm that the protocol, another legal instrument or agreed outcome with legal force under the …
CITES and CBNRM. Proceedings of an international symposium on “The relevance of CBNRM to the conservation and sustainable use of CITES-listed species in exporting countries”
… broad-snouted cayman (Caiman latirostris) in Argentina: An economic incentive for wetland conservation by local … ODA Official Development Assistance OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development PA Protected Area RAMSAR … can be used to enhance the role of CBNRM as a conservation instrument. The development of the agenda, terms of reference …