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International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2014
… several coun- tries, organizations and initiatives have developed working definitions.9 The Millen- nium Project,10 … were given individual instructions and a hypothetical, country-specific, negotiating mandate and were guided by … a ‘double-blind’ basis by in- ternational experts from at least two different countries for each paper – the process …
International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2014
… several coun- tries, organizations and initiatives have developed working definitions.9 The Millen- nium Project,10 … were given individual instructions and a hypothetical, country-specific, negotiating mandate and were guided by … a ‘double-blind’ basis by in- ternational experts from at least two different countries for each paper – the process …
A critique of transboundary natural resource management in Southern Africa
… TBNRM initiatives have emerged in the region and are being developed and implemented at a rapid pace. However, there are … populations mi- grate across borders. Activities in one country often have effects on neighbouring countries, and in … the two island states, shares a major river basin with at least one other country. The Zambezi River Basin alone spans …
The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… iiiacKnoWleDGeMents Acknowledgements This publication was developed by the Division of Environmental Law and … and effluent discharge permits. The Act also empowers the country’s water minister to establish ‘safe yields’ when … the result could be measured in lives saved or, at least, improved human conditions. Given that capitalism has …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… Secretariat or UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … and sustainable tourism strategies and plans should be developed and implemented in order to safeguard the … secretariats The four secretariats should hold regular, at least annual, joint meetings for information exchange, …
European models of good practice in protected areas
… organizations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … of the Thayatal National Park, Austria). The Committee developed the criteria on which sites were selected, … is adamant that altitudinal zonation does not work, at least in alpine national parks: the impacts on the higher …
Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework
… on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … next couple of months, a draft evaluation framework was developed and refined. This process was led by Paul Martin, … persons on the boundaries of the marine park, for at least a six week period. The Minister must consider these …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… part of IUCN and UNEP concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … environmental and economic benefits. It occupies at least one quarter of the global land area and the … livestock production systems or technologies were developed. Pastoralists raise domestic livestock in the …
Global Land Outlook
… (UNCCD) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or … has shifted many natural resource pressures from the developed to developing countries, where the direct effects … of civil wars over the past 70 years that indicate that at least 40 per cent are linked to the contested control or use …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… Convention Secretariat concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … the Conference of the Contracting Parties has further developed and interpreted the basic tenets of the treaty text … recent studies have indicated that ecosystems provide at least US$ 33 trillion worth of services annually, of which …