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The Aarhus Convention: An implementation guide. Securing the public's rights through access to information, public participation and Access to justice for a healthy environment

… of the draft text. UNITED NATIONS PUBLICATION Sales No.: E.13.II.E.3 ISBN 978-92-1-117069-6 e-ISBN … needs of the public and respectful of human rights and the rule of law. These elements underpin and support … whether public access to the information would actively harm national security. PILLAR I | Access to environmental …
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An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… and Richard Tapper IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 46IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 46 IUCN – … has long been recognized that prevention of environmental harm must be “the Golden Rule for the environment”,35 for both eco- logical and …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An explanatory guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… and Richard Tapper IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 46IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 46 IUCN – … has long been recognized that prevention of environmental harm must be “the Golden Rule for the environment”,35 for both eco- logical and …
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Water Law and the Environment

… ICJ, in particular, are of key importance because there is no more authoritative source than the Court on what … utilization (Article. 5); Prevention of significant harm (Art. 7); and Prior notification of planned projects … ensure that international watercourses are protected from harm, including degradation. …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Human rights and the Environment: Rio + 20 - Joint Report OHCHR and UNEP

… harmful activities may prevent or mitigate the threatened harm and contribute to public support for environmental … responses at multiple levels. In particular, there is no comprehensive international agreement addressing these … of home, private and family life are reduced and there is no fair balance struck between the community’s economic …
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ASEAN Handbook on legal cooperation to combat wildlife crime

… In the field of environmental crimes there are currently no specialized regional or international conventions/treaties … species Hunting Poisoning, shooting, inflicting injury, harm, trapping Consumption Possession of wildlife by-products … which the Director may notify in the manner prescribed by rule made under section 52(2) (v), is guilty of an offence …
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The rise of environmental crime - A growing threat to natural resources, peace, development and security

… been lost in a decade. However, envi- ronmental crimes are no longer restricted to iconic wildlife and rare wood species … date. This demonstrates how implementing environ- mental rule of law through global agreements can effectively both … and the sustainable use of natural resources against harm from crime will require a cross-sec- toral long-term …
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Compendium of Summaries of Judgments in Environmen Related Cases

… Adjui v The Attorney General, High Court of Justice, Suit No. Misc. 811/96 Ghana 1 Kenya 1. Abdikadir Sheika Hassan & … Introduction The applicant brought the application under Rule 53 against the First Respondent to review and set aside … polluting the environment of Ezpeleta and resulting in harm to health of its residents, in certain cases by …
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Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world

… information to improve this paper. 1 Introduction There is no universally accepted definition of customary law. Black’s … made under indigenous legal systems are included in the rule against prosecution for the same offence twice.119 As … and practices that oppress or cause bodily or mental harm to women are prohibited. Art 78: (5) Pursuant to …
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UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development

… Services Section, Nairobi – ISO 14001:2004-certified D1 No.: 14-02891/50 copies 2 Foreword In this critical era of a … others. The Future We Want also acknowledges that the rule of law, governance and institutions, at the national and … to take appropriate measures to prevent destruction of and harm to their environment, including loss of land, seizure of …
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