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The petition challenged the construction of a coal base thermal power station. Applying the doctrine of sustainable development and the precautionary principle, among others, the court required the experts appraisal committee to re-examine the approval for the power station and delay allowing operation of the project until that process has been completed.
The National Forestry Policy aims for the sustainable management of the country's forests to produce social, economic and environmental goods and services for the equitable benefit of all citizens. It sets forth various forest uses and their priorities.
The Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan provides an overview of the different adaptation strategies for the impacts of climate change in Bangladesh. It sets forth a ten-year program to build capacity and resilience to address climate change over the next 20 to 25 years.
The applicants opposed the "Road Switch Day" which was about to be implemented, pursuant to the Road Transport Reform Act, by requiring all cars to switch driving to the left-hand side of the road from the right-hand side. They argued that the switch will increase the risk of vehicular accidents and the increased risk violates the constitutional provision that no person shall be deprived of his life intentionally, except by way of a penalty for a statutory offense. The court held that the constitution is clear in proscribing only intentional deprivation of life, and does not provide for a positive duty for the state to protect life.
The Magna Carta of Women declares the State's policy to accord full protection for women's human and fundamental rights, and eliminate all forms of discrimination against them, in accordance with the Philippines' commitment in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
The Tuvalu National Energy Policy (TNEP) articulates the government's policies for the planning and management of the energy sector over the next 15 years. The TNEP aims to improve the well-being of the Tuvalu people by promoting the use of its renewable energy resources and implementing cost effective, equitable, reliable, accessible, affordable, secure and environmentally sustainable energy systems.
Myanmar's National Sustainable Development Strategy covers the three pillars, namely environment, economic and social aspects of the country. Its vision is "Wellbeing and Happiness for Myanmar People," with identified goals, namely, Sustainable Management of Natural Resources; Integrated Economic Development; and Sustainable Social Development.
The International Arbitration Order provides for the reform of laws on international arbitration and the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in Brunei. It expressly adopts the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration which shall have the force of law in Brunei. It also adopts the definition of an arbitration agreement in the Model Law. It sets out the procedure for the recognition and enforcement of an arbitral award by a competent court.
The Act established the regulatory framework for the protection and conservation of the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.
The issuance approves the Scheme on improvement of community awareness and community-based management of natural disaster risks. Its overall objectives are to improve community awareness and apply effective models of community-based management of natural disaster risks at all levels and in all sectors, especially among administrations, and people of villages and communes, in order to minimize human and property losses, restrict the deterioration of natural resources, the environment and cultural heritages caused by natural disasters, contributing to ensuring national sustainable development, defense and security.