The World Charter for Nature
International agreements
International water governance : conservation of freshwater ecosystems. Vol.1 : International agreements, compilation and analysis
An analysis is provided of the most relevant provisions on freshwater ecosystems conservation, present in international treaties, and bilateral and multilateral agreements relating to rivers and lakes. Included also an analysis of relevant European Union legislation.
An introduction to the African convention on the conservation of nature and natural resources
The African Convention on the conservation of nature and natural resources was adopted in 1968 in Algiers. Considered the most forward looking regional agreement of the time, it influenced significantly the development of environmental law in Africa. Two and a half decades of intense developments in international environmental law made it necessary to revise this treaty, update its provisions and enlarge its scope. This was undertaken under the auspices of the African Union (previously OAU), and the revision was adopted by its Heads of State and Government in July 2003 in Maputo.
Accessing biodiversity and sharing the benefits : lessons from implementing the Convention on biological diversity
The book aims to address the lack of information on the experiences of others by providing a comparative analysis of national access and benefit-sharing laws and policies in the 41 Pacific Rim countries that signed the CBD. It provides key insights on the main characteristics of selected access and benefit-sharing (ABS) policies and laws, their development, and implementation process. It contains a detailed comparative analysis of existing laws and policies.
Environmental law in developing countries : selected issues vol.II
This book contains a selection of papers on various legal issues of interest to developing countries which have been prepared by Fellows from InWent who came to Germany between 2002 and 2004 from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to research and write about subjects of their choice at the IUCN Environmental Law Centre
Achieving environmental objectives : the role and value of communication, education, participation and awareness (CEPA) in conventions and agreements in Europe
CEPA tools have been identified as one of the keys to achieving better outcomes in a broad range of environmental projects increased community engagement, higher levels of collaboration among stakeholders, better targeted public awareness materials and increased sustainability of results. This book aims to bring more understanding to communicators, educators and policy makers working in environmental issues, in Europe and globally, about the powerful use of these tools for positive change.