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Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… of resources, and better protection of “the air, soil, water and thus human health.”215 Similarly, they will … The convention aims to prevent land degradation, including soil erosion from water;275 and eroded soil is an important water pollutant. The convention’s …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… occupying land are entitled to the riches of the soil, rivers and lakes and there are restrictions on mining … the Republic of Uganda 1995 art 237(3) 25 but also to the soil, waters and forests.241 In a provision only seen in … shall be entitled to exclusive use of the riches of the soil, rivers, and lakes existing thereon. (3) Hydric …
Rule: Reforming water governance
… silted up with the result that natural replenishment of soil fertility was withheld from downstream crops. Since the … excess fertilizers and pesticides, as well as eroded soil, pollute streams and rivers. From urban areas, oil and … for refraining from cutting down trees, thus preventing soil erosion and run-off in a nearby watercourse. As …
Crossing Borders for Nature. European examples of transboundary conservation
… mountain range (mainly silicate and limestone), different soil types, range in altitude (850–2641 m) and the influence … side, becoming lower and flatter towards the east. The soil is mostly sandy, more varied towards the western … the network of small rivers and brooks, acidic and washed soil, low rainfall (600–800 mm per year) and high erosion …
Compendium of Good Practices on Human Rights and the Environment
… of the environment, including air and water resources, soil and earth, protected areas, and biological diversity; … both intentionally and accidentally, to the air, water and soil, as well as in off-site transfers, such as wastewater … This initiative reduced water infiltration into the soil to minimise the risk for landslides, while providing a …