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Introduction to the International Legal Framework on Marine Pollution

… divided into maritime zones. These comprise areas within national jurisdiction, such as the territorial sea, exclusive economic … zone and continental shelves, as well as areas beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas and deep seabed. …
01 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… resources. The Union has helped many countries to prepare National Conservation Strategies, and demonstrates the … PGRFA 53 Box 6. Implementation of Farmers’ Rights at the national level 55 Article 7 – National Commitments and … base collections in genebanks, under the auspices or the jurisdiction of FAO, that have assumed the responsibility to …
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Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework

… Cover photo: Landscape scenery in Kruger National Park, South Africa © Nicolas Raymond, Creative … e) General legal principles that are widely accepted in national or international jurisprudence, particularly as … environment can be a matter for debate, and may vary by jurisdiction or situation. A great deal of environmental …
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Compendium of Summaries of Judgments in Environmen Related Cases

… in August 2002, as well as over twenty five regional and national Judges Symposia on Environmental Law organised by … commitment to carry out capacity building of Judges at national level with the support of UNEP and its partner … Bangladesh, High Court Division, Dhaka (Special Original Jurisdiction) Writ Petition No. 937 of 1995 108 4. Bangladesh …
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Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment - Report of the Secretary-General

… international environmental law is challenging at both the national and international levels. National implementation is constrained in many countries by … in a manner which ensures that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not significantly damage the …
01 Jun 2026 Document

Final: Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment

… international environmental law is challenging at both the national and international levels. National implementation is constrained in many countries by … in a manner which ensures that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not significantly damage the …
01 Jun 2026 Document

Controlling transboundary movements of hazardous wastes

… the import of hazardous wastes or other wastes into their jurisdiction for disposal. The prohibition of importation can … hazardous wastes or other wastes: • from an area under the national jurisdiction of one State • to or through an area under the national jurisdiction of another State, or to or though an …
01 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Towards a mutually supportive relationship between the Convention on Biological Diversity and the World Trade Organisation: An action guide

… . . . . . . . . 21 6.6.3 Specific recommendations aimed at national governments . . . . . . . 21 7 General … on how well the feedback loops between the global and national level function, so that the overall rule-making at … to ensure that non-governmental bodies under their jurisdiction comply with the annexed Code of Good Practice. …
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Large-scale marine protected areas - Guidelines for design and management

… challenges faced in practice. The Guidelines also assist national governments, protected area agencies, … and managed to preserve their natural condition. II. National park: Large natural or near-natural areas protecting … Abbreviations and acronyms ABNJ Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction AFP Australian Federal Police AIMS Australian …
01 Jun 2026 Literature

Compendium of Good Practices on Human Rights and the Environment

… Council of the Bali Guidelines for the Development of National Legislation on Access to Information, Public … Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe; National Ministries; Civil Society Organisations Location: … State Parties that have agreed to the Court’s contentious jurisdiction, and the Inter-American Commission on Human …
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