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The burden of proof in natural resources legislation: Some critical issues for fisheries law
… breaches of rules intended for the protection of the wider public interest. The question is whether there are any limits … an imprisonable offence.34 In industrial societies strong public demands for strong food and drugs safety legislation, … pollution, have also given rise to a spread of public welfare legislation which often imposes strict and …
In the front line : Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
… these ecosystems to natural disturbance, but the worldwide public concern generated also revealed our awareness of their vulnerability. ❏ The devastation recently … the need for a much greater understanding by the public and decision makers of the management requirements of …
Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities in the Apparel Sector
… services across the value chains. There is growing awareness amongst stakeholders in the apparel sector of the … manufacturing processes, and consumer markets. With this awareness comes the pressure to take action to address both … water quality), and encourage business to support better public sector policy development, regulatory mechanisms and …
Integrated coastal management law: Establishing and strengthening national legal frameworks for integrated coastal management
… February 2005. 1998 Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice … 32 2.3.1. The Seashore and Sea as Public Property ..................................... 33 … for the public to perceive the legislation as just. Public awareness of the existence of legislation, and perceptions as …
Document - ABS information kit
… analysis. This work is usually conducted by academic and public research institutes. The distinctions between … are not always clear cut. Companies can cooperate with public entities on commercial research, and sometimes … Information Portal has been created by the CBD to promote awareness and enhance access by ILCs and other interested …
Shared resources: Issues of governance
… 190 10.4.3 Enhancing public … technology transfer, and financial resources. The role of public pressure and nongovernmental organizations is critical … on sharing water resources. State practice demonstrates awareness of this fact: the first known international water …
Biodiversity Planning Law. International and National
… represent an impressive record of formal achieve- ment and awareness-building. In terms of making a substantial … within a Common- wealth area, and is obliged to carry out public consultation on a draft of the plan in accordance with … Environmental Economics and Environmental Information, Public Awareness and Education; see …
FAO's work on Climate Change
… that smallholders cannot carry on their own. Channelling public and private investments into agricultural sectors, … civil society and others with the objective of promoting awareness and the exchange of ideas and best practices on … poor storage and generally weak infrastructure. Limited awareness and knowledge among stakeholders also contribute to …
Incorporating urban dimensions of conservation into the work of IUCN
… urban people to their region's natural heritage through public programming, community engagement and citizen science; … collaborative programmes with other bodies to raise awareness of the importance of urban protected areas; and 3. … to: a. lead a strong IUCN-wide initiative to promote awareness of the crucial role that nature performs in urban …