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Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… customary law in some form. As discussed below, there is a high level of recognition of traditional and customary … from both the original and appellate jurisdiction of the High Court.64 The Kenyan constitution uniquely recognises the … as they think fit. S 12: the Administrator may close seas within 2km of Aboriginal land to any persons other than …
Wildlife Poaching: Africa's surging trafficking threat
… and rhino horn are driving this poaching frenzy. In 2003, high-quality ivory sold for roughly $200 per kilogram. The … organized crime networks and those in Africa. The use of high-powered weaponry and advanced tactical gear by some … of the DRC, South Sudan, and Sudan. Wildlife trafficking’s high profits and low risk could fuel a sense of impunity …
From the MDGs to Sustainable Development for All - Lessons from 15 years of practice
… may be usefully applied to implement the SDgs in high-income countries, this report’s focus is on low-income … social and productive sectors must be met, particularly in high-growth countries. Attention and resources should be … impacts* goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development goal …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… of this area is around 120 million people, with a very high incidence of poverty and severe LD. The Capacity … of Integrated Ecosystem Management 19 ecosystem of the seas surrounding Antarctica”, and “Considers(ing) that it is … Devalued land use• : transformation of land use from a high biological productivity to a lower biological …
Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers
… cause of premature deaths in Europe. A persistently high number of people are exposed to harmful pollutants in … in Western Europe due to outdoor air pollution is twice as high as in North America (OECD, 2014).The number of life … of mercury in 2010. Orange regions indicate regions with a high degree of accumulation in soil and ecosystems (source: …
Issues in water law reform
… owners. Early cases went both ways.1 Fullagar J. in the High Court of Australia reviewed earlier authorities in Grant … to be common law and civilian law rules. When the High Court finally enunciated rules of general application in … (E) 47. The regulation of driftnet fishing on the high seas: legal issues, 1991 (E F) 48. Les perimetres irrigues en …
Technical guidelines: Technical guidelines on transboundary movements of electrical and electronic waste and used electrical and electronic equipment, in particular regarding the distinction between waste and non-waste under the Basel Convention
… Basel Action Network, 2002. “Exporting harm: The high-tech trashing of Asia.” Basel Convention Mobile Phone …
Persistent Organic Pollutants: Contaminated Site Investigation and Management Toolkit
… characterized by multiple carbon-chlorine bonds, high chemical stability and high toxicity (such as persistent organic pollutants, POPs), … because of the technological challenges associated with high costs and resources. In this case, the developer has to …
Can carbon dioxide storage help cut greenhouse emissions?
… this. Concentrated streams of CO2 can be moved safely at high pressure through pipelines. Pipelines have been in use … Extensive monitoring of the storage site is based on high- resolution seismic surveys and surface monitoring. To … For biomass plants with CCS, the costs would be relatively high in view of their currently small size. c14 In addition …