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Briefing Note on the High-Level meeting on the Rule of Law and the Environment
The High-Level Meeting on the Rule of Law and the Environment took place on 17 February 2013 at the UN Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting, which was held on the eve of the 27th session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC27/GMEF) of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) scheduled to convene from 18-22 February 2013, was attended by high-ranking representatives of the judicial, legal and auditing professions, among others.
Proceedings of the Second South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice
Adoption of the Thimphu Declaration on Enhancing Environmental Justice in South Asia highlights the Second South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice on 30–31 August 2013 in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Climate Displacement in Bangladesh, 2012
The report looks into present and future causes of climate displacement in Bangladesh. It examines existing and proposed solutions to climate displacement and relief to climate displaced persons and emphasizes that rights-based solutions, e.g., housing, land and property rights solutions must be utilized in solving this crisis.
Wong Keng Liang - The Lizard King Case
In the instant Appeal, originating from the Magistrate’s Court, the Accused had pleaded guilty without reservation, and indeed unconditionally, to an offence under s.10(a) of the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (“s.10(a)”), to wit, exporting without permit 95 Boa Constrictor snakes (“the snakes”) which belong to a scheduled species in the Third Schedule, Appendix 2 to the said Act.
The Recommendation of the President of Supreme Administrative Court Regarding Administrative Procedure in Environmental Suit
In this recommendation, an “environmental administrative case” includes a legal dispute between a government agency, a state agency, a state enterprise, a local administration organization or an organization established by the virtue of the Constitution, or between a state official and a private party, or between government agencies, state enterprises, local administration organizations, or organizations established by the virtue of the Constitution or between state officials. The dispute must stem from the execution of administrative power or an administrative undertaking related to the legal provisions regarding the environment, protection or preservation of natural conditions of plants, fauna, or other living beings, the management of natural resources, protection of human health, management of human environment, climate, landscape, arts and culture or related laws as well as other cases as per the notifications made by the President of the Supreme Administrative Court.
Kingdom of Cambodia: Criminal Code
The Criminal Code regulates what conduct is deemed to be criminal, the conditions under which a person may be held criminally responsible, and the relevant penalties that apply to a person convicted of a criminal offense.
Asian Judges Symposium on Environmental Decision Making, the Rule of Law, and Environmental Justice: The Proceedings of the Symposium
The judiciary plays a critical role in environmental enforcement by enunciating principles of environmental law, facilitating the development of environmental jurisprudence, and leading the legal profession to pursue the integration of sustainable development and environmental justice within strong national rule of law systems.
The Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases
These Rules shall govern the procedure in civil, criminal and special civil actions before the Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts involving enforcement or violations of environmental and other related laws, rules and regulations.
Legal Preparedness for Responding to Disasters and Communicable Disease Emergencies: Study Report - Lao PDR
Laos is prone to a number of different disaster and disease risks such as floods in the Mekong corridor, major droughts, earthquakes, flash floods and storms related to a heavy typhoon season, as well as human influenza pandemic. Having a comprehensive legal framework in place will facilitate fast mobilization and response in the event of an emergency and will contribute to good coordination and information exchange between different humanitarian partners regardless of whether they are local, national or international.
Prakas (Declaration) on General Guidelines for Developing Initial and Full Environmental Impact Assessment Reports
The Prakas aims to provide general guidelines on the development of initial Environmental Impact Assessments (IEIA) and full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This version is the unofficial translation.