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World Wildlife Crime Report - Trafficking in protected species
… the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation … organized crime has become a major priority for the inter- national community in recent years. In 2013, the United … its scope; - -- domestic markets for wildlife are also beyond its jurisdic- tion, so long as the products concerned …
Climate Change and the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation Position Paper
… policy-making • Climate change mitigation measures • National adaptation measures o National Adaptation Plans of … 16) in Mexico in December 2010 as well as in processes beyond the COP 16. To this end, this paper provides a range … the potential to inform and strengthen policymaking in the area of climate change, promoting inclusive processes and …
Enforcement of Environmental Law: Good Practices from Africa,Central Asia, ASEAN Countries and China
… been experiencing weak enforcement that is rendering the national environmental laws and regulations sometimes … levels of government convene to share problems in each area and reach collaborative solutions. China: Federal … the environmental context, locus standi has been expanded beyond that available in other areas of the law; and the …
D1 - Ecosystem Approach and Ecosystem Services
… relation to freshwater, giving examples of provisions from national legislation. Purpose: Participants will become … links land and water uses across the whole of a catchment area or groundwater aquifer.” (Principle 1). More recently, … of this obligation, it appears that the article goes beyond transboundary harm: States have the duty to protect …
The Role of legal instruments to support Green low-emission and climate-resilient development - A guidebook on assessing, selecting and implementing legal instruments
… Annex 1: Examples of overarching Green LECRDS policies for national and sub-national governments by sector 49 Annex 2: … provides guidelines for penalties and instates a Protected Area Superintendent to enforce rules. Box 1.3: An example of … are creating voluntary standards that go above and beyond the formal legal requirements of government …
Nexus Governance: Harnessing contending forces at work
… concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation … and reform, investment choices, and activities to deliver national, regional, and global commitments to resource … ‘outside the water box’ (essentially externalities beyond their direct control) could spell disaster for …
Depend on nature: Ecosystem services supporting human livelihoods
… progress can be made by reviewing existing commitments in national-level strategy documents. And focusing development … with a medium EWI cover a further 43%. Only 8.6% of land area is covered by countries with a fair EWI. Combining and … portion of land ecosystems have already been degraded beyond the point where they can consistently provide the …
The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment
… legal status of any country, territory, city, com- pany or area or its authority, or concerning the delimitation of its … in wildlife’s impacts are now acknowledged to go well beyond strictly environmental impacts – by seriously … and holistic response needs to be implemented to support national, regional and international efforts by strengthening …
In the front line : Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
… and policy analysis, and making the results available to national and international decision makers and businesses. … the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authority, or concerning the delimitation of its … Islands at the World Summit on Sustainable Development and Beyond. Integrated Management from Hilltops to Oceans. Center …
Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014
… Jamaica 31 5. Recommendations for the Development of National and Regional Strategies for Marine Litter Management … MARPOL Annex V in which the WCR was designated a Special Area under Annex V dealing with waste from ships, the … the best use of fisheries resources both within and beyond the EEZs. It also requires the management of fish …