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Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean 		7.3
Each Party shall promote the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates other than those referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article with respect to environmental matters of public interest, such as land-use planning, policies, strategies, plans, programmes, rules and regulations, which have or may have a significant impact on the environment.
11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
ACHR
American Convention on Human Rights 		26
The States Parties undertake to adopt measures, both internally and through international cooperation, especially those of an economic and technical nature, with a view to achieving progressively, by legislation or other appropriate means, the full realization of the rights implicit in the economic, social, educational, scientific, and cultural standards set forth in the Charter of the Organization of American States as amended by the Protocol of Buenos Aires.
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
Protocol of San Salvador
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural rights (Protocol of San Salvador) 		11.2
The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
ACHPR
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights 		24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 		18.1
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
UNFCCC
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 		4.1
All Parties, taking into account their common but differentiated responsibilities and their specific national and regional development priorities, objectives and circumstances, shall:
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
4.1.f
Take climate change considerations into account, to the extent feasible, in their relevant social, economic and environmental policies and actions, and employ appropriate methods, for example impact assessments, formulated and determined nationally, with a view to minimizing adverse effects on the economy, on public health and on the quality of the environment, of projects or measures undertaken by them to mitigate or adapt to climate change;
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity 		6
Each Contracting Party shall, in accordance with its particular conditions and capabilities:
11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
6.b
Integrate, as far as possible and as appropriate, the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity into relevant sectoral or cross-sectoral plans, programmes and policies.
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
10
Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate:
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
10.a
Integrate consideration of the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources into national decision-making;
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
14.1.a
Introduce appropriate procedures requiring environmental impact assessment of its proposed projects that are likeiy to have significant adverse effects on biological diversity with a view to avoiding or minimizing such effects and, where appropriate. allow for public participation in such procedures;
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification 		5
In addition to their obligations pursuant to article 4, affected country Parties undertake to:
11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
5.b
establish strategies and priorities, within the framework of sustainable development plans and/or policies, to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought;
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space
5.c
address the underlying causes of desertification and pay special attention to the socioeconomic factors contributing to desertification processes;
 11.a (11. Sustainable cities and communities)

Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning.
11.a.1 Number of countries that have national urban policies or regional development plans that (a) respond to population dynamics; (b) ensure balanced territorial development; and (c) increase local fiscal space