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Responsible governance of tenure and the law - A guide for lawyers and other legal service providers
… in any way. All requests for translation and adaptation rights, and for resale and other commercial use rights should … May 2012. They build on international law – in particular, human rights law – and set out principles and internationally … law as a principle of responsible governance and as a key human rights principle. V 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . …
UN Environment Policy : Promoting Greater Protection for Environmental Defenders
… who are defending their environmental environmental rights which affects Mandate UN Environment derives its … generations. UN Environment’s mandate is strengthened • UN Human Rights Council Resolution 34/20, which call exchange … to strengthen pillars of peace and security, development human rights consequences. Definition of Environmental …
On dangerous ground _ Global Witness
… environmental campaigner and activist on indigenous land rights. Last year she was awarded the Goldman Environmental … The environment is emerging as a new battleground for human rights. As demand for products like timber, minerals … awareness of this growing crisis, with many NGOs and human rights experts calling for urgent action. As UN expert …
Defenders of the Earth
… and to all those around the world who stand up for land rights and the protection of the environment. You are our … brave enough to raise their voice. The data, analysis and human stories in this report demonstrate that the world is … by backing projects that trash the environment and trample human EXECUTIVE SUMMARY “They threaten you so you shut up. I …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… relations between States. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights pertains to relations between the State and the … and development . The Stockholm Declaration on the Human Environment (1972), the World Charter for Nature …
Review of the Legal and Policy Framework for Transboundary Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa
… activities to be carried out in such a manner so that the rights of its neighbours are respected. Implicit in it is the … as being on the basis of sovereign equality, respect for human rights, equity and mutual benefit. Additionally, it … pertaining to wildlife, water and marine resources. B HUMAN RIGHTS – IMPLICATIONS FOR TBNRM? International law …
Review and Analysis of specific Transboundary Natural Resources Management (TBNRM) Initiatives in the Southern African Region
… activities to be carried out in such a manner so that the rights of its neighbours are respected. Implicit in it is the … as being on the basis of sovereign equality, respect for human rights, equity and mutual benefit. Additionally, it … pertaining to wildlife, water and marine resources. B HUMAN RIGHTS – IMPLICATIONS FOR TBNRM? International law …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… All requests for translation and adaptation rights, and for resale and other commercial use rights should be made via www.fao.org/contact‐ … livelihoods, promote human rights and mitigate risks to food security and … i. Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Adopted by the UN General Assembly on 10 …