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E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution

… the linkages with the obligation not to cause significant harm will be analyzed. Purpose: The objective of this class … in the scope of surface water agreements but with no detailed attention to the specific characteristics of … its consequences can constitute a form of transboundary harm, the obligation to prevent, reduce and control pollution …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Aquaculture - site selection and site management

… from the outset in any aquaculture project. This general rule is particularly relevant in the Mediterranean region, … in order to avoid possible rejection. Precaution has no defined or measurable limits, and these must be … for action to avoid serious or irreversible environmental harm in advance of scientific certainty of such harm (Cooney, …
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MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… ’save the world’ in Stockholm - or Rio, or Johannesburg. No single conference can solve all of the problems that such … of the United Nations highlighted that ”Support for the rule of law would be enhanced if countries signed and ratifi … law, the traditional obligation to prevent transboundary harm has always been triggered by a high standard of proof, …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors

… Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) seeks to ensure that no wildlife species becomes or remains subject to … are the same nations; sometimes, the States causing the harm are different from those most affected. In most … order to provide with domestic effect to the international rule. The nationwide stages vary somewhat from country to …
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Issues in water law reform

… its frontiers M-54 ISBN 92-5-104252-7 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a … occupier, even in the absence of actual damage. The rule only applies to those watercourses which are not … must balance the value of the use to society against any harm caused by the use. Techniques that can be implemented to …
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The status of climate change litigation - A global review

… Status of Climate Change Litigation – A Global Review ISBN No: 978-92-807-3656-4 Job No: DEL/2110/NA Acknowledgements … under the European Convention on Human Rights; the “no harm” principle of international law; the doctrine of … The Court noted, however, that its decision does not rule out the possibility “that environmental degradation …
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UNEP Global Judges Programme

… Environment Programme, 2005 ISBN: 92-807-2557-2 Job No: DPD/0643/NA This publication can be ordered from the UNEP … in promoting environmental governance, upholding the rule of law and in ensuring a fair balance between … of war degrade the environment and cause irreparable harm directly through toxic agents, radiation, landmines and …
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Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… (Figure 15) (data updated from Boyd 2012). Although no international agreement explicitly recognizes the right to … transport Non-solid fuels access Cook/heating stoves No. of Countries0 193 Countries that have implemented … that are liable to create hazards to human health, to harm living resources and marine life, to damage amenities or …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Legislative and regulatory options for animal welfare

… link between animal health and welfare" (Resolution No. XIV, 29 May 2002). 4 Legislative and regulatory options … which remains binding on GATT signatories. 7 WTO Document No. G/AG/NG/W/19, European Communities Proposal: Animal … (Janis, 2003). A practice will only become a general rule of international law if a large number of states …
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Water as a human right?

… u m a n R ig h t? IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 51 Water as a Human Right? Water as a Human Right? John … of a society based on social justice, democracy and the rule of law”; Art. 32 of Algeria’s Const.: “The fundamental … of enough, clean water. Under the current regime, such harm to people cannot by itself constitute a cause of action, …
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