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The burden of proof in natural resources legislation: Some critical issues for fisheries law
… of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or … still of significance. Many of these basic principles were developed during the later part of the nineteenth century. … human rights tribunals, good drafting practice at the very least should coincide with what seems both fair and …
Tools for measuring, modelling, and valuing ecosystem services : Guidance for Key Biodiversity Areas, natural World Heritage sites, and protected areas
… primary management objective(s), which should apply to at least three-quarters of the protected area – the 75% rule. … organisations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … of tools for measuring, modelling and valuing ES have been developed in recent years. These include written step-by-step …
A window of opportunity for the Mekong Basin: the UN Watercourses convention as a basis for cooperation - A legal Analysis o fhow the UN Watercourses Convention complements the Mekong Agreement
… and Cooperation concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … more specific basin and/or watercourse treaties can be developed, providing more nuanced governance mechanisms via … in so far as they codify provisions which, at the very least, incorporate the rhetoric and plain language of an …
FAO's work on Climate Change
… This is technical observatory that aims at supporting country-based initiatives to develop information systems … communities, and the private sector. FAO has developed initiatives and tools used by countries on REDD+ … 2017, 102 pp. This publication responds to a call by the Least Developed Group of the United Nations Framework …
A1- Integrating Environmental Concerns in International Water Law
… that respects the environment; the need to ensure that at least minimum environmental flows are released through dams; … particular, an international watercourse shall be used and developed by watercourse States with a view to attaining …
Raising awareness of climate change: A handbook for government focal points
… change and its effects.” Some governments have already developed such proactive programmes, while many others have … Once you have identified the possible sub-groups in your country, you will want to assess their knowledge, attitudes, … pre-testing. If resources forbid a formal effort, then at least check the messages with non-experts – neighbors, …
Economic measures for biodiversity planning: An annotated bibliography of methods, experiences and cases
… 3.2 Country … paper emphasises that appropriate incentives can only be developed once the values derived from these ecosystems are … conclusions. First, the overall cost of conservation is least when direct payments are employed. Second, the donor … concludes by proposing an approach for developing a least- cost national strategy for carbon dioxide abatement. …
Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report
… participation that occur with State complicity, or at least disregard. 14 Killings of environmental human rights … defenders at risk. In almost every affected Latin American country, government and corporate actors are involved in the … impact assessments by States and corporations should be developed with the active participation of defenders and …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … The functions of soil have been incorporated within at least one international convention 10 and many pieces of … application of individual mechanisms. ■ Some States have developed a framework of legislation to manage a number of …
Champions of Water Governance - Leadership building for local to transboundary water cooperation
… on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … of water governance and transboundary cooperation tools developed by IUCN’s Water and Nature Initiative (WANI) – … 94 national and international organisations as members. At least 57 organisations have benefited from BRIDGE knowledge …