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Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… been adopted in other international arrangements and in national law. Over the years following its adoption, there … 6 describes how the concept of wise use became a central point of the Convention, particularly for the developing … serve Contracting Parties and non-Party States alike as a focal point for communication about wetland conservation. The …
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
… Prior to the commencement of the updating process, national focal points and other stakeholders were invited to provide … Guidelines. The “draft elements” were then the starting point for negotiations among countries, which began in June …
Rule: Reforming water governance
… in a cohesive and articu- lated approach that links national policies, laws and institutions, within an enabling … sector Photo 2.1 Women using water resources at an outflow point (Tanzania). Water policies can affect people’s … of a State. Contemporary water law addresses three focal areas: 1. Allocation of water resources and pollution …
Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security ISSN 2413‐807X … of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security Sonkita Conteh Namati Sierra Leone … further assign the task to a unit or at least focal persons that enjoy …
The SHPF toolkit - A toolkit to help you to monitor and report incidents of pesticide poisoning caused by Severely Hazardous Pesticide Formulations in your country under Article 6 of the Rotterdam Convention
… the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention and PAN-UK. National non-governmental organisations were trained and … with the National University and the National SAICM Focal Point in the Ministry of Environment (MINAE). aSSeSSmenT …
Shared resources: Issues of governance
… 87 6.2 The transboundary national park area … ‘case studies’ to illustrate best practices as a starting point for action, such as those contained in this volume. … common in the peninsula and southern Ross Sea, but other focal areas are beginning to emerge. These areas, both old …
The status of natural resources on the high-seas
… and/or exploitable reserves, that occur beyond national jurisdiction, and potential for any threats to these … Economic Zone (EEZ) of coastal states. They do, however, point to the likely eventual exploitation of areas beyond the … Hadal Subduction zones Ultra-extreme environment, endemism Focal sites for tectonic activity Deep-sea reefs 80–1,000 m …
Rights-based approaches - Exploring issues and opportunities for conservation
… Center for International Forestry Research CNP Chitwan National Park (Nepal) COICA Coordinator of Indigenous … on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy (IUCN) Focal Point for Human Rights from 2006 to 2008, and managing editor …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 ARTICLE 55: NATIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … States) - Professor, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Luis Camacho (Costa Rica) - Professor, University of … conduct of authoritative scientific research, they are a focal point for the international relations of the parties …
Handbook for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
… chlorofluorocarbons that have already been taken at national and regional levels, Considering the importance of … of Annex C does not exceed, annually, the sum of: (a) Two point eight per cent of its calculated level of consumption … technical options committee, are agreed to by the national focal points of the relevant party; 6. To request the Panel …