Resources
Constitution of Afghanistan
The 2004 Constitution was designed to take into account the social, political, and religious dynamic of Afghanistan, and it established an Islamic Republic. The Constitution recognizes Islam as the national religion, commits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and pledges to fight terrorism and narcotics production. Power is divided between the President, the National Assembly, the Grand Assembly, and the Supreme Court.
Cutting of Trees (Prohibition) Act, 1992
An Act to provide for the prohibition of cutting of trees near the external frontiers of Pakistan
Electricity Act, 1910
An Act to amend the law relating to the supply and use of electrical energy.
Mines Act, 1923
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation and inspection of mines.
Wild Birds and Animal Protection Act, 1912
An Act to make better provision for the protection and preservation of certain wild birds and animals.
UNEP & SAARC South Asia Environment Outlook 2009
This report provides an overview of the state of the natural environment in South Asia, including emerging trends, taking into account socio-economic factors.South Asia occupies about 5 percent of the world’s land mass, but is home to about 20 percent of the world’s population. This is expected to rise to about 25 percent by 2025. Three-quarters of South Asia’s population lives in rural areas, with one-third living in extreme poverty (on less than a dollar a day).
UNEP Judicial Handbook Environmenal Law 2005
This handbook is intended to enable national judges in all types of tribunals in both civil law and common law jurisdictions to identify environmental issues coming before them and to be aware of the range of options available to them in interpreting and applying the law. It seeks to provide judges with a practical guide to basic environmental issues that are likely to arise in litigation. It includes information on international and comparative environmental law and references to relevant cases.
UNEP Judicial Handbook on Environmental Law
This handbook is intended to enable national judges in all types of tribunals in both civil law and common law jurisdictions to identify environmental issues coming before them and to be aware of the range of options available to them in interpreting and applying the law. It seeks to provide judges with a practical guide to basic environmental issues that are likely to arise in litigation. It includes information on international and comparative environmental law and references to relevant cases.
Judges & Environmental Law: A Handbook for the Sri Lankan Judiciary
This publication brings together a collection of essays on different aspects and perspectives of the environment and the law. It seeks to complement the knowledge of judges in the enforcement of Sri Lanka’s environmental laws and recognises them as vital in the effectual implementation of environmental legislation and its policies. Despite considerable progress in recent years, much remains to be done to restore and preserve Sri Lanka’s natural resources and its rich biodiversity.
Compendium of Judicial Decisions on Matters Related to Environment National Decisions Volume I
This publication has been developed in pursuance of the aimsof Agenda 21, particularly chapter 8 which recognizes, amongother things, the need to facilitate information exchange,including the dissemination of information on effective legaland regulatory instruments in the field of environment anddevelopment. This will encourage their wider use and adoption.Consequently, the Compendium of Judicial Decisions wasdevised with two objectives.