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The National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture attempts to develop and promote climate resilient technologies in agriculture which will address vulnerable areas of the country. The outputs of the scheme will help the districts and regions prone to extreme weather conditions like droughts, floods, frost, heat waves, and the like, to cope with such extremes.

The Statement of Forest Principles is the first global consensus on forests, embodying principles for the sustainable management of forests. It reaffirms that states have the right to develop forests, while also urging that states assess the impact of their developmental activities on forest resources.

In a prosecution for murder, it was proven that the prosecution witnesses lied about being at the scene of the crime. The court held that a judicial system which permits deliberate falsehood is doomed to fail and a society which tolerates it is destined to self-destruct. The court thus declared that the rule falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus shall henceforth be an integral part of jurisprudence in criminal cases in Pakistan.

This National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) covers the period from 2016 to 2025. The planning period coincides with the current 10-year strategic planning period of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2011 to 2020). The NBSAP 2016-2025 consists of three parts. Part I is an assessment of the current situation; Part II is the description of the Strategy and Part III is the National Action Plan.

The constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia provides for the state's territory, citizenship, right of suffrage and structure of government. It also declares the fundamental rights, as well as recognizes the country's tradition which may be protected by statute.

The Blueprint outlines Singapore's national vision and plans for a more livable and sustainable Singapore. The essential goal of the Blueprint is for Singapore to become "A Livable and Endearing Home, A Vibrant and Sustainable City, An Active and Gracious Community." "A Livable and Endearing Home" envisions "Eco-Smart" endearing towns and a "Car-Lite" Singapore.

The goal of the National Forest Policy is the expansion of national coverage of forests, protected areas, natural habitats and green areas for restoration of ecological functions and maximizing economic benefits while meeting Pakistan’s obligations to international agreements related to forests. It also discusses the different policy objectives, as well as policy measures towards expanding forest cover and curbing deforestation and promoting conservation.

This Act amends the Environment Act of 1999. Among the significant amendments is the inclusion of a part on Obligations, which expressly requires or prohibits certain acts, as well as a part on Licenses, requiring that approval/license must be secured for certain activities with an impact on the environment, as well as a portion on the conservation of protected species.

The Oslo Principles on Climate Change Obligations (Oslo Principles) embody a set of principles on the essential obligations of states and enterprises to prevent the critical level of global warming. Within the context of the response to climate change, the precautionary principle calls for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to the extent, and at a pace, necessary to protect against the threats of climate change that can still be avoided.

The fundamental law of Nepal provides that sovereignty and state authority are vested in Nepali people. The State of Nepal is defined as an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular, inclusive, democratic, socialism-oriented, federal, democratic and republican state. It recognizes fundamental rights and duties of each person, and sets forth the duties of citizens, and the directive principles, policies and responsibilities of the State.