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Water as a human right?
… into force 25 September 1973 (892 UNTS 119). including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social … reaffirmed in its Resolution 54/175 that “[t]he rights to food and clean water are fundamental human rights and their … for which stated that to be relevant, a factor must aid in the determination of the social and economic needs of …
The Sacred Dimension of Protected Areas: Proceedings of the Second Workshop of the Delos Initiative - Ouranoupolis 2007
… land: “...That the land in question had been hunting and food gathering grounds for the Yirrkala tribes from time … The use of still images and film can be a very effective aid in protecting sacred sites. Such media can also be linked … and other visitors in terms of park ground, water, food, lodging, toilets, etc.; - Promoting the restoration of …
Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… over agricultural crops for bioenergy purposes instead of food production has been highlighted as a concern for food security. Competition over the use of land and water … zoning (EEZ) of sugarcane is underway to aid in better decision-making in sugarcane production and …
Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies
… exports; cash crop therefore increased at the expense of food crop. 82 This practice was generalised, particularly in … needs. On the one hand, options such as external aid (material and/or financial), commercial exploitation of … damage. Indirect incentives include exemptions from taxes, food security, and assistance for community development. …
Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document
… processing of nutrients and pollutants, shore protection, food provision, and educa- tional and recreational … trends. From the very beginning, water –along with air and food– has been understood as an abso- lute necessity for … and d) work with governments and, where appropriate, aid agencies and international donors, to develop programmes …
Safe Havens: Protected Areas for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
… nature-based solutions to global challenges in climate, food and development. IUCN supports scientific research, … human livelihoods and providing essential goods such as food, fibre, medicines and construction materials. Addressing … from fisheries. • Green recovery (GRRT) for Humanitarian Aid. • Forest Landscape Restoration; • Environmental Needs …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… and the environment. Access to safe water, human health, food production, economic development and geopolitical … to promote wetland conservation concerns with development aid agencies; • to establish wetland restoration projects. c) … has occurred recently between Ramsar and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… Working Paper no. 22. Washington, D.C.: International Food Policy Research Institute 10 Orebech, P. and Bosselman, … of the water resources and the basins for irrigation, food security and basic services, respecting the uses and … and of persons in need of interpretation or translation aid owing to disability shall be guaranteed by an Act. …
Compilation of Internationally agreed environmental Goals and Objectives
… sustainable utilization of animal genetic resources” World Food Summit Plan of Action, para. 33 (f ) NB “[We recognise … and conservation of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture will require the support and … both nationally and internationally, to enhance aid effectiveness, Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, …