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The Social Dimension of Ecosystem-based Adaptation
… one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and … properly implemented, will also indirectly improve gender equity (goal 3) and human health (goals 5 and 6). … • Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger • Improved gender equity • Improved human health • Capacity building and social …
Operational Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement
… sustainable development including conservation and social equity. 3. Effective dialogue and collaboration between IUCN … • The expected contribution to conservation and social equity: o Business sectors in which change is most important … states that the commitment of IUCN to social justice and equity obliges it to make the extra effort. The requirement …
The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… to, inter alia, sustainable development, intergenerational equity, human health, basic human water needs, and even … is strongly related to the concept of intergenerational equity. This notion essentially mandates equity among all generations, including those yet unborn, in …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… upgraded legal frameworks, it ensures consistency and equity in support of environment policies. The UNEP Water … degradation; 3. the principle of inter generational equity—that the present generation should ensure that the … the fundamental principles of the Act. Sustainability and equity are identified as central guiding principles in the …
Judges and Environmenal Law: a Handbook for the Sri Lankan Judiciary
… Principle 164 5.4.4 The Principle of Inter-Generational Equity 164 5.4.5 Public Trust Doctrine 166 5.4.6 Status of … concepts on sustainable development, inter-generational equity and the doctrine of the public trust. This increased … principle, the principle on inter-generational equity and the public trust doctrine have been recognised …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… of customary law, stating that the common law and equity of England are only adopted so long as they are not … law is superior to imported colonial common law and equity.259 County Planning Commission) 903 P.2d 1246 (1995); … common law, the rules generally known as the doctrines of equity and the rules of customary law including those …
Improving governance of pastoral lands
… different experiences demonstrate the importance of gender equity. Responding to this reality requires interventions … of pastoralists in decision-making bodies, gender- equity as a basic consideration, capacity building among … • All relevant actors • Non discrimination: equality and equity • Full attention to marginalized voices (including …
Land and water - the rights interface
… common law such instruments may, however, have effect in equity but the scope and form such equitable rights is beyond … of the 1997 National Water Policy, "sustainability" and "equity". With 83 percent of agricultural land previously in … to a state-engineered way to redistribute land and achieve equity in rural areas. Most of the land reforms in Latin …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… involvement of all stakeholders, cooperation, solidarity, equity and participatory governance. 5 Investing in … involvement of all stakeholders, cooperation, solidarity, equity and participatory governance. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8 … development whilst improving human well-being and social equity, and significantly reducing environmental risks and …