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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

… of relevant data to ensure that the TAC is based on the best scientific evidence available. A TAC can take many … bottom fisheries in areas beyond national jurisdiction. In practice, UNGA was banning bottom-trawling in areas …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Terms of Reference for National Focal points

… public awareness campaigns (through the media for best practices or publicize violations and enforcement …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Bridging information

… (b) The information should be science-based, on the best available knowledge; 1 (c) The information should also …
18 Jun 2026 Document

A window of opportunity for the Mekong Basin: the UN Watercourses convention as a basis for cooperation - A legal Analysis o fhow the UN Watercourses Convention complements the Mekong Agreement

… International Law: Rules derived from the general practice among states and accompanied by a belief that such practice is legal binding (see opinio juris). Due Diligence: … is legally binding upon it. Optimal utilization: The best possible or desirable use under certain restrictions, …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… acquired recognition, among other means, through state practice, their incorporation in international legal … limits of national jurisdiction. It is a well- established practice that, within the limits stipulated by international … Rio Declaration Principle 10 “Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study

… should also encompass fishery and forestry production. In practice, __________ 15/ FAO/Alhéritière D., supra (note 2), … disregarded. The law, therefore, only considers, at best, part of the environmental effects. __________ 161/ … successful on the ecological level, and that, in the best of cases, the achievements have fallen considerably …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Stockholm Declaration (of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment)

… and natural disasters pose grave problems and can best be remedied by accelerated development through the …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Handbook of working procedures and policy guidance for the Chemical Review Committee

… measures (administrative, non-legal/voluntary codes of practice, field practice, etc.) recalling that: (a) A ban in … using. The content of this section should be based on the best available information. The values and possible hazard … (b) The information should be science-based, on the best available knowledge; (c) The information should also be …
18 Jun 2026 Document

Measuring the Effectiveness of MEAs: the Stockholm Convention as a case Study

… of an MEA?  Measuring effectiveness of MEAs: a Best Practice  Article 16: the journey begins…  Article 16: …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

… and thus reduce any “port hopping” attempt. • Sharing of best practices in a region also helps to improve the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste