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Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… existing customary land rights up into nations' formal legal frameworks thereby making customary land rights equal … by Rachael S. Knight for the Development Law Service FAO Legal Office TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD Acknowledgements … the customary land rights of the poor relegates them to a status as second-class citizens, discriminated against on the …
An Introduction to National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
… place a process to review at its next meeting in 2008: the status of national biodiversity strategies and action plans; … reliable information about national biodiversity and its status and trends. In particular, it involves identifying the … strategy and action plans; and harmonisation of legal obligations under biodiversity-related multilateral …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authori- … Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium and Victor Mosoti, Legal Officer, FAO Legal Office; and – the editors: Mohamed …
Technology Transfer and Cooperation under the Convention on Biological Diversity
… might also provide relevant information regarding the status of biodiversity goods and services and economic … benefits across the population at the country level. (b) Legal and Regulatory conditions There is a general perception … environmentally sound technology is the poor or absence of legal and regulatory framework for environmental management …
Integrating mining and biodiversity conservation: Case studies from around the world
… The 1972 World Heritage Convention is an international legal instrument for the protection of cultural and natural … savings and the competitive advantage of favoured status as a partner. Conversely, companies and investors are … the company should prepare a register of relevant legal regulations and voluntary practices, including …
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… on the part of IUCN or the Italian DGCS concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its … to produce crops that are certified to meet specific legal standards. Organic food is usually certified and …