Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.1 The Parties shall cooperate to strengthen their national capacities with the aim of implementing the present Agreement in an effective manner. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
|
Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean |
11.2 The Parties shall give particular consideration to least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States from Latin America and the Caribbean. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.3 For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
|
Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.a discussions, workshops, expert exchanges, technical assistance, education and observatories; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.b developing, sharing and implementing educational, training and awareness-raising materials and programmes; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.c sharing experiences of voluntary codes of conduct, guidelines, good practices and standards; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.d committees, councils and forums of multisectoral development stakeholders to address cooperation priorities and activities. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.4 The Parties shall encourage partnerships with States from other regions, intergovernmental, non-governmental, academic and private organizations, as well as civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to implement the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
11.5 The Parties recognize that regional cooperation and information-sharing shall be promoted in relation to all aspects of illicit activities against the environment. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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 |
13 Each Party, to the extent of its ability and in accordance with its national priorities, commits to provide the resources for national activities that are needed to fulfil the obligations derived from the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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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. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
4.2 In pursuing the objective of this Convention, the Parties shall: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
4.2.d promote cooperation among affected country Parties in the fields of environmental protection and the conservation of land and water resources, as they relate to desertification and drought; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
3.1 The Contracting Parties shall formulate and implement their planning so as to promote the conservation of the wetlands included in the List, and as far as possible the wise use of wetlands in their territory. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate.
6.5.1Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
5 The Contracting Parties shall consult with each other about implementing obligations arising from the Convention especially in the case of a wetland extending over the territories of more than one Contracting Party or where a water system is shared by Contracting Parties. They shall at the same time endeavour to coordinate and support present and future policies and regulations concerning the conservation of wetlands and their flora and fauna. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
29.1 Indigenous peoples have the right to the conservation and protection of the environment and the productive capacity of their lands or territories and resources. States shall establish and implement assistance programmes for indigenous peoples for such conservation and protection, without discrimination. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
1 The objective of the present Agreement is to guarantee the full and effective implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean of the rights of access to environmental information, public participation in the environmental decision-making process and access to justice in environmental matters, and the creation and strengthening of capacities and cooperation, contributing to the protection of the right of every person of present and future generations to live in a healthy environment and to sustainable development. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
4.1 Each Party shall guarantee the right of every person to live in a healthy environment and any other universally-recognized human right related to the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
4.2 Each Party shall ensure that the rights recognized in the present Agreement are freely exercised. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
4.3 Each Party shall adopt the necessary measures, of a legislative, regulatory, administrative or any other nature, in the framework of its domestic provisions, to guarantee the implementation of the provisions of the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
4.6 Each Party shall guarantee an enabling environment for the work of persons, associations, organizations or groups that promote environmental protection, by recognizing and protecting them. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
5.2 The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
5.2.a requesting and receiving information from competent authorities without mentioning any special interest or explaining the reasons for the request; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
5.2.b being informed promptly whether the requested information is in possession or not of the competent authority receiving the request; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
5.2.c being informed of the right to challenge and appeal when information is not delivered, and of the requirements for exercising this right. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
5.3 Each Party shall facilitate access to environmental information for persons or groups in vulnerable situations, establishing procedures for the provision of assistance, from the formulation of requests through to the delivery of the information, taking into account their conditions and specificities, for the purpose of promoting access and participation under equal conditions. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
5.4 Each Party shall guarantee that the above-mentioned persons or groups in vulnerable situations, including indigenous peoples and ethnic groups, receive assistance in preparing their requests and obtain a response. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.1 Each Party shall guarantee, to the extent possible within available resources, that the competent authorities generate, collect, publicize and disseminate environmental information relevant to their functions in a systematic, proactive, timely, regular, accessible and comprehensible manner, and periodically update this information and encourage the disaggregation and decentralization of environmental information at the subnational and local levels. Each Party shall strengthen coordination between the different authorities of the State. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.2 The competent authorities shall endeavour to ensure, to the extent possible, that environmental information is reusable, processable and available in formats that are accessible, and that no restrictions are placed on its reproduction or use, in accordance with domestic legislation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3 Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.a the texts of treaties and international agreements, as well as environmental laws, regulations and administrative acts; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.b reports on the state of the environment; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.c a list of public entities competent in environmental matters and, where possible, their respective areas of operation; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.d a list of polluted areas, by type of pollutant and location; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.e information on the use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.f scientific, technical or technological reports, studies and information on environmental matters produced by academic and research institutions, whether public or private, national or foreign; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.h information on environmental impact assessment processes and on other environmental management instruments, where applicable, and environmental licences or permits granted by the public authorities; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.i an estimated list of waste by type and, when possible, by volume, location and year; and |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.j information on the imposition of administrative sanctions in environmental matters. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.z Each Party shall guarantee that environmental information systems are duly organized, accessible to all persons and made progressively available through information technology and georeferenced media, where appropriate. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.4 Each Party shall take steps to establish a pollutant release and transfer register covering air, water, soil and subsoil pollutants, as well as materials and waste in its jurisdiction. This register will be established progressively and updated periodically. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.5 Each Party shall guarantee that in the case of an imminent threat to public health or the environment, the relevant competent authority shall immediately disclose and disseminate through the most effective means all pertinent information in its possession that could help the public take measures to prevent or limit potential damage. Each Party shall develop and implement an early warning system using available mechanisms. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.6 In order to facilitate access by persons or groups in vulnerable situations to information that particularly affects them, each Party shall endeavour, where applicable, to ensure that the competent authorities disseminate environmental information in the various languages used in the country, and prepare alternative formats that are comprehensible to those groups, using suitable channels of communication. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.7 Each Party shall use its best endeavours to publish and disseminate at regular intervals, not exceeding five years, a national report on the state of the environment, which may contain: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.7
Each Party shall use its best endeavours to publish and disseminate at regular intervals, not exceeding five years, a national report on the state of the environment, which may contain:
6.7.a information on the state of the environment and natural resources, including quantitative data, where possible; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.7
Each Party shall use its best endeavours to publish and disseminate at regular intervals, not exceeding five years, a national report on the state of the environment, which may contain:
6.7.z Such reports shall be drafted in an easily comprehensible manner and accessible to the public in different formats and disseminated through appropriate means, taking into account cultural realities. Each Party may invite the public to make contributions to these reports. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
6.8 Each Party shall encourage independent environmental performance reviews that take into account nationally or internationally agreed criteria and guides and common indicators, with a view to evaluating the efficacy, effectiveness and progress of its national environmental policies in fulfilment of their national and international commitments. The reviews shall include participation by the various stakeholders. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.2 Each Party shall guarantee mechanisms for the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates with respect to projects and activities, and in other processes for granting environmental permits that have or may have a significant impact on the environment, including when they may affect health. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.4 Each Party shall adopt measures to ensure that the public can participate in the decision-making process from the early stages, so that due consideration can be given to the observations of the public, thus contributing to the process. To that effect, each Party shall provide the public with the necessary information in a clear, timely and comprehensive manner, to give effect to its right to participate in the decision-making process. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.5 The public participation procedure will provide for reasonable timeframes that allow sufficient time to inform the public and for its effective participation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.7 The public’s right to participate in environmental decision-making processes shall include the opportunity to present observations through appropriate means available, according to the circumstances of the process. Before adopting the decision, the relevant public authority shall give due consideration to the outcome of the participation process. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.9 The dissemination of the decisions resulting from environmental impact assessments and other environmental decision-making processes in which the public has participated shall be carried out through appropriate means, which may include written, electronic or oral means and customary methods, in an effective and prompt manner. The information disseminated shall include the established procedure to allow the public to take the relevant administrative and judicial actions. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.12 Each Party shall promote, where appropriate and in accordance with domestic legislation, public participation in international forums and negotiations on environmental matters or with an environmental impact, in accordance with the procedural rules on participation of each forum. The participation of the public at the national level on matters of international environmental forums shall also be promoted, where appropriate. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17 With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.a a description of the area of influence and physical and technical characteristics of the proposed project or activity; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.b a description of the main environmental impacts of the project or activity and, as appropriate, the cumulative environmental impact; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.c a description of the measures foreseen with respect to those impacts; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.d a summary of (a), (b) and (c) of the present paragraph in comprehensible, non-technical language; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.e the public reports and opinions of the involved entities addressed to the public authority related to the project or activity under consideration; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.f a description of the available technologies to be used and alternative locations for executing the project or activity subject to assessment, when the information is available; and |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.g actions taken to monitor the implementation and results of environmental impact assessment measures. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.z The aforementioned information shall be made available free of charge to the public in accordance with paragraph 17 of article 5 of the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
9.1 Each Party shall guarantee a safe and enabling environment for persons, groups and organizations that promote and defend human rights in environmental matters, so that they are able to act free from threat, restriction and insecurity |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
11.1 The Parties shall cooperate to strengthen their national capacities with the aim of implementing the present Agreement in an effective manner. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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 |
13 Each Party, to the extent of its ability and in accordance with its national priorities, commits to provide the resources for national activities that are needed to fulfil the obligations derived from the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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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. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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ACHPR
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights |
24 All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
6 Each Contracting Party shall, in accordance with its particular conditions and capabilities: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
6
Each Contracting Party shall, in accordance with its particular conditions and capabilities:
6.a Develop national strategies, plans or programmes for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity or adapt for this purpose existing strategies, plans or programmes which shall reflect, inter alia, the measures set out in this Convention relevant to the Contracting Party concerned; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
6
Each Contracting Party shall, in accordance with its particular conditions and capabilities:
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. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
7 Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate, in particular for the purposes of Articles 8 to 10: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
7.a Identify components of biological diversity important for its conservation and sustainable use having regard to the indicative list of categories set down in Annex I; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
7.b Monitor, through sampling and other techniques, the components of biological diversity identified pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, paying particular attention to those requiring urgent conservation measures and those which offer the greatest potential for sustainable use; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8 Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.a Establish a system of protected areas or areas where special measures need to be taken to conserve biological diversity; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.b Develop, where necessary, guidelines for the selection, establishment and management of protected areas or areas where special measures need to be taken to conserve biological diversity; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.c Regulate or manage biological resources important for the conservation of biological diversity whether within or outside protected areas, with a view to ensuring their conservation and sustainable use; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.d Promote the protection of ecosystems, natural habitats and the maintenance of viable populations of species in natural surroundings; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.e Promote environmentally sound and sustainable development in areas adjacent to protected areas with a view to furthering protection of these areas; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.f Rehabilitate and restore degraded ecosystems and promote the recovery of threatened species, inter alia, through the development and implementation of plans or other management strategies; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.g Establish or maintain means to regulate, manage or control the risks associated with the use and release of living modified organisms resulting from biotechnology which are likely to have adverse environmental impacts that could affect the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account the risks to human health; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.h Prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.i Endeavour to provide the conditions needed for compatibility between present uses and the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8
Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate:
8.j Subject to its national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider application with the approval and involvement of the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices and encourage the equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of such knowledge, innovations and practices; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8
Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate:
8.k Develop or maintain necessary legislation and/or other regulatory provisions for the protection of threatened species and populations |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.l Where a significant adverse effect on biological diversity has been determined pursuant to Article 7, regulate or manage the relevant processes and categories of activities |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
8.m Cooperate in providing financial and other support for in-situ conservation outlined in subparagraphs (a) to (1) above, particularly to developing countries |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
9 Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate, and predominantly for the purpose of complementing in-situ measures: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
9.c Adopt measures for the recovery and rehabilitation of threatened species and for their reintroduction into their natural habitats under appropriate conditions; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
10 Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
10.a Integrate consideration of the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources into national decision-making; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
10.b Adopt measures relating to the use of biological resources to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on biological diversity; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
10
Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate:
10.c Protect and encourage customary use of biological resources in accordance with traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
10
Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate:
10.d Support local populations to develop and implement remedial action in degraded areas where biological diversity has been reduced; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
10.e Encourage cooperation between its governmental authorities and its private sector in developing methods for sustainable use of biological resources. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
14.1 Each Contracting Party, as far as possible and as appropriate, shall: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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CBD
Convention on Biological Diversity |
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; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
2.2 Achieving this objective will involve long-term integrated strategies that focus simultaneously, in affected areas, on improved productivity of land, and the rehabilitation, conservation and sustainable management of land and water resources, leading to improved living conditions, in particular at the community level. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
4.1 Each Contracting Party shall promote the conservation of wetlands and waterfowl by establishing nature reserves on wetlands, whether they are included in the List or not, and provide adequately for their wardening. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
4.2 Where a Contracting Party in its urgent national interest, deletes or restricts the boundaries of a wetland included in the List, it should as far as possible compensate for any loss of wetland resources, and in particular it should create additional nature reserves for waterfowl and for the protection, either in the same area or elsewhere, of an adequate portion of the original habitat. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
4.3 The Contracting Parties shall encourage research and the exchange of data and publications regarding wetlands and their flora and fauna. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
4.4 The Contracting Parties shall endeavour through management to increase waterfowl populations on appropriate wetlands. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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Ramsar convention
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
4.5 The Contracting Parties shall promote the training of personnel competent in the fields of wetland research, management and wardening. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
61.1 The coastal State shall determine the allowable catch of the living resources in its exclusive economic zone. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
61.2 The coastal State, taking into account the best scientific evidence available to it, shall ensure through proper conservation and management measures that the maintenance of the living resources in the exclusive economic zone is not endangered by over-exploitation. As appropriate, the coastal State and competent international organizations, whether subregional, regional or global, shall cooperate to this end. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
61.3 Such measures shall also be designed to maintain or restore populations of harvested species at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, as qualified by relevant environmental and economic
factors, including the economic needs of coastal fishing communities and the special requirements of developing States, and taking into account fishing patterns, the interdependence of stocks and any generally recommended international minimum standards, whether subregional, regional or global. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
61.4 In taking such measures the coastal State shall take into consideration the effects on species associated with or dependent upon harvested species with a view to maintaining or restoring populations of such associated or dependent species above levels at which their reproduction may become seriously threatened. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
61.5 Available scientific information, catch and fishing effort statistics, and other data relevant to the conservation of fish stocks shall be contributed and exchanged on a regular basis through competent international organizations, whether subregional, regional or global, where appropriate and with participation by all States concerned, including States whose nationals are allowed to fish in the exclusive economic zone. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
118 States shall cooperate with each other in the conservation and management of living resources in the areas of the high seas. States whose nationals exploit identical living resources, or different living resources in the same area, shall enter into negotiations with a view to taking the measures necessary for the conservation of the living resources concerned. They shall, as appropriate, cooperate to establish subregional or regional fisheries organizations to this end. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
145 Necessary measures shall be taken in accordance with this Convention with respect to activities in the Area to ensure effective protection for the marine environment from harmful effects which may arise from such activities. To this end the Authority shall adopt appropriate rules, regulations and procedures for inter alia: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
145.a the prevention, reduction and control of pollution and other hazards to the marine environment, including the coastline, and of interference with the ecological balance of the marine environment, particular attention being paid to the need for protection from harmful effects of such activities as drilling, dredging, excavation, disposal of waste, construction and operation or maintenance of
installations, pipelines and other devices related to such activities; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
145.b the protection and conservation of the natural resources of the Area and the prevention of damage to the flora and fauna of the marine environment. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
192 States have the obligation to protect and preserve the marine environment. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.1 States shall take, individually or jointly as appropriate, all measures consistent with this Convention that are necessary to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment from any source, using for this purpose the best practicable means at their disposal and in accordance with their capabilities, and they shall endeavour to harmonize their policies in this connection. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.2 States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that activities under their jurisdiction or control are so conducted as not to cause damage by pollution to other States and their environment, and that pollution arising from incidents or activities under their jurisdiction or control does not spread beyond the areas where they exercise sovereign rights in accordance with this Convention. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.3 The measures taken pursuant to this Part shall deal with all sources of pollution of the marine environment. These measures shall include, inter alia, those designed to minimize to the fullest possible extent: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.3.a the release of toxic, harmful or noxious substances, especially those which are persistent, from land-based sources, from or through the atmosphere or by dumping; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.3.b pollution from vessels, in particular measures for preventing accidents and dealing with emergencies, ensuring the safety of operations at sea, preventing intentional and unintentional discharges, and regulating the design, construction, equipment, operation and manning of vessels; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.3.c pollution from installations and devices used in exploration or exploitation of the natural resources of the seabed and subsoil, in particular measures for preventing accidents and dealing with
emergencies, ensuring the safety of operations at sea, and regulating the design, construction, equipment, operation and manning of such installations or devices; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.3.d pollution from other installations and devices operating in the marine environment, in particular measures for preventing accidents and dealing with emergencies, ensuring the safety of operations at sea, and regulating the design, construction, equipment, operation and manning of such installations or devices. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
194.5 The measures taken in accordance with this Part shall include those necessary to protect and preserve rare or fragile ecosystems as well as the habitat of depleted, threatened or endangered species and other forms of marine life. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
195 In taking measures to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment, States shall act so as not to transfer, directly or indirectly, damage or hazards from one area to another or transform one type of pollution into another. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.
6.6.1Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
196.1 States shall take all measures necessary to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment resulting from the use of technologies under their jurisdiction or control, or the intentional or accidental introduction of species, alien or new, to a particular part of the marine environment, which may cause significant and harmful changes thereto. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
27.1 Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
28 Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
2.1 Each State Party to the present Covenant undertakes to take steps, individually and through international assistance and co-operation, especially economic and technical, to the maximum of its available resources, with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of the rights recognized in the present Covenant by all appropriate means, including particularly the adoption of legislative measures. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
11.1 The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, including adequate food, clothing and housing, and to the continuous improvement of living conditions. The States Parties will take appropriate steps to ensure the realization of this right, recognizing to this effect the essential importance of international co-operation based on free consent. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
15.1
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
15.1.b To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
15.2 The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, the development and the diffusion of science and culture. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
15.3 The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
15.4 The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international contacts and co-operation in the scientific and cultural fields. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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CRC
Convention on the Rights of the Child |
4 States Parties shall undertake all appropriate legislative, administrative, and other measures for the implementation of the rights recognized in the present Convention. With regard to economic, social and cultural rights, States Parties shall undertake such measures to the maximum extent of their available resources and, where needed, within the framework of international co-operation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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CRC
Convention on the Rights of the Child |
24.4 States Parties undertake to promote and encourage international co-operation with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of the right recognized in the present article. In this regard, particular account shall be taken of the needs of developing countries. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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CRPD
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
32.1
States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia:
32.1.a Ensuring that international cooperation, including international development programmes, is inclusive of and accessible to persons with disabilities; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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CRPD
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
32.1
States Parties recognize the importance of international cooperation and its promotion, in support of national efforts for the realization of the purpose and objectives of the present Convention, and will undertake appropriate and effective measures in this regard, between and among States and, as appropriate, in partnership with relevant international and regional organizations and civil society, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities. Such measures could include, inter alia:
32.1.d Providing, as appropriate, technical and economic assistance, including by facilitating access to and sharing of accessible and assistive technologies, and through the transfer of technologies. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
39 Indigenous peoples have the right to have access to financial and technical assistance from States and through international cooperation, for the enjoyment of the rights contained in this Declaration. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.1 The Parties shall cooperate to strengthen their national capacities with the aim of implementing the present Agreement in an effective manner. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.2 The Parties shall give particular consideration to least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States from Latin America and the Caribbean. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.3 For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.a discussions, workshops, expert exchanges, technical assistance, education and observatories; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.b developing, sharing and implementing educational, training and awareness-raising materials and programmes; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.c sharing experiences of voluntary codes of conduct, guidelines, good practices and standards; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.3
For the purposes of implementing paragraph 2 of the present article, the Parties shall promote activities and mechanisms, such as:
11.3.d committees, councils and forums of multisectoral development stakeholders to address cooperation priorities and activities. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.4 The Parties shall encourage partnerships with States from other regions, intergovernmental, non-governmental, academic and private organizations, as well as civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to implement the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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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 |
11.5 The Parties recognize that regional cooperation and information-sharing shall be promoted in relation to all aspects of illicit activities against the environment. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
197 States shall cooperate on a global basis and, as appropriate, on a regional basis, directly or through competent international organizations, in formulating and elaborating international rules, standards and recommended practices and procedures consistent with this Convention, for the protection and preservation of the marine environment, taking into account characteristic regional features. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
200 States shall cooperate, directly or through competent international organizations, for the purpose of promoting studies, undertaking programmes of scientific research and encouraging the exchange of information and data acquired about pollution of the marine environment. They shall endeavour to participate actively in regional and global programmes to acquire knowledge for the assessment of the nature and extent of pollution, exposure to it, and its pathways, risks and remedies. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202 States shall, directly or through competent international organizations: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.a promote programmes of scientific, educational, technical and other assistance to developing States for the protection and preservation of the marine environment and the prevention, reduction and control of marine pollution. Such assistance shall include, inter alia: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.a.i training of their scientific and technical personnel; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.a.ii facilitating their participation in relevant international programmes; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.a.iii supplying them with necessary equipment and facilities; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.a.iv enhancing their capacity to manufacture such equipment; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.a.v advice on and developing facilities for research, monitoring, educational and other programmes; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.b provide appropriate assistance, especially to developing States, for the minimization of the effects of major incidents which may cause serious pollution of the marine environment; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
6.a.1Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
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UNCLOS
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea |
202.c (c) provide appropriate assistance, especially to developing States, concerning the preparation of environmental assessments. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
25
Every citizen shall have the right and the opportunity, without any of the distinctions mentioned in article 2 and without unreasonable restrictions:
25.a To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
19 States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free,
prior and informed consent before adopting and implementing legislative or administrative measures that may affect them. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
23 Indigenous peoples have the right to determine and develop priorities and strategies for exercising their right to development. In particular, indigenous peoples have the right to be actively involved in developing and determining health, housing and other economic and social programmes affecting them and, as far as possible, to administer such programmes through their own institutions. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNDRIP
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
32.2 States shall consult and cooperate in good faith with the indigenous peoples concerned through their own representative institutions in order to obtain their free and informed consent prior to the
approval of any project affecting their lands or territories and other resources, particularly in connection with the development, utilization or exploitation of mineral, water or other resources. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) |
Description 1 This ILO Convention requires consultation with and participation of indigenous and tribal peoples in decisions that may affect them. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) |
6.1 In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) |
6.1
In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall:
6.1.a consult the peoples concerned, through appropriate procedures and in particular through their representative institutions, whenever consideration is being given to legislative or administrative measures which may affect them directly; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) |
6.1
In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall:
6.1.b establish means by which these peoples can freely participate, to at least the same extent as other sectors of the population, at all levels of decision-making in elective institutions and administrative and other bodies responsible for policies and programmes which concern them; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) |
6.1
In applying the provisions of this Convention, governments shall:
6.1.c establish means for the full development of these peoples' own institutions and initiatives, and in appropriate cases provide the resources necessary for this purpose. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ILO 169
The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169) |
6.2 The consultations carried out in application of this Convention shall be undertaken, in good faith and in a form appropriate to the circumstances, with the objective of achieving agreement or consent to the proposed measures. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
4.5 Each Party shall ensure that guidance and assistance is provided to the public —particularly those persons or groups in vulnerable situations— in order to facilitate the exercise of their access rights. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
5.2 The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
5.2.a requesting and receiving information from competent authorities without mentioning any special interest or explaining the reasons for the request; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
5.2.b being informed promptly whether the requested information is in possession or not of the competent authority receiving the request; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
5.2
The exercise of the right of access to environmental information includes:
5.2.c being informed of the right to challenge and appeal when information is not delivered, and of the requirements for exercising this right. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
5.3 Each Party shall facilitate access to environmental information for persons or groups in vulnerable situations, establishing procedures for the provision of assistance, from the formulation of requests through to the delivery of the information, taking into account their conditions and specificities, for the purpose of promoting access and participation under equal conditions. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
5.4 Each Party shall guarantee that the above-mentioned persons or groups in vulnerable situations, including indigenous peoples and ethnic groups, receive assistance in preparing their requests and obtain a response. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.1 Each Party shall ensure the public’s right to participation and, for that purpose, commits to implement open and inclusive participation in environmental decision-making processes based on domestic and international normative frameworks. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.2 Each Party shall guarantee mechanisms for the participation of the public in decision-making processes, revisions, re-examinations or updates with respect to projects and activities, and in other processes for granting environmental permits that have or may have a significant impact on the environment, including when they may affect health. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.4 Each Party shall adopt measures to ensure that the public can participate in the decision-making process from the early stages, so that due consideration can be given to the observations of the public, thus contributing to the process. To that effect, each Party shall provide the public with the necessary information in a clear, timely and comprehensive manner, to give effect to its right to participate in the decision-making process. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.5 The public participation procedure will provide for reasonable timeframes that allow sufficient time to inform the public and for its effective participation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.6 The public shall be informed, through appropriate means, such as in writing, electronically, orally and by customary methods, and in an effective, comprehensible and timely manner, as a minimum, of the following: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.6
The public shall be informed, through appropriate means, such as in writing, electronically, orally and by customary methods, and in an effective, comprehensible and timely manner, as a minimum, of the following:
7.6.a the type or nature of the environmental decision under consideration and, where appropriate, in non-technical language; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.6
The public shall be informed, through appropriate means, such as in writing, electronically, orally and by customary methods, and in an effective, comprehensible and timely manner, as a minimum, of the following:
7.6.b the authority responsible for making the decision and other authorities and bodies involved; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.6
The public shall be informed, through appropriate means, such as in writing, electronically, orally and by customary methods, and in an effective, comprehensible and timely manner, as a minimum, of the following:
7.6.c the procedure foreseen for the participation of the public, including the date on which the procedure will begin and end, mechanisms for participation and, where applicable, the date and place of any public consultation or hearing; and |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.6
The public shall be informed, through appropriate means, such as in writing, electronically, orally and by customary methods, and in an effective, comprehensible and timely manner, as a minimum, of the following:
7.6.d the public authorities involved from which additional information on the environmental decision under consideration can be requested and the procedure for requesting information. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.7 The public’s right to participate in environmental decision-making processes shall include the opportunity to present observations through appropriate means available, according to the circumstances of the process. Before adopting the decision, the relevant public authority shall give due consideration to the outcome of the participation process. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.8 Each Party shall ensure that, once a decision has been made, the public is informed in a timely manner thereof and of the grounds and reasons underlying the decision, including how the observations of the public have been taken into consideration. The decision and its basis shall be made public and be accessible. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.9 The dissemination of the decisions resulting from environmental impact assessments and other environmental decision-making processes in which the public has participated shall be carried out through appropriate means, which may include written, electronic or oral means and customary methods, in an effective and prompt manner. The information disseminated shall include the established procedure to allow the public to take the relevant administrative and judicial actions. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.10 Each Party shall establish conditions that are favourable to public participation in environmental decision-making processes and that are adapted to the social, economic, cultural, geographical and gender characteristics of the public. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.11 When the primary language of the directly affected public is different to the official languages, the public authority shall ensure that means are provided to facilitate their understanding and participation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.12 Each Party shall promote, where appropriate and in accordance with domestic legislation, public participation in international forums and negotiations on environmental matters or with an environmental impact, in accordance with the procedural rules on participation of each forum. The participation of the public at the national level on matters of international environmental forums shall also be promoted, where appropriate. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.13 Each Party shall encourage the establishment of appropriate spaces for consultation on environmental matters or the use of those that are already in existence in which various groups and sectors are able to participate. Each Party shall promote regard for local knowledge, dialogue and interaction of different views and knowledge, where appropriate. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.14 The public authorities shall make efforts to identify and support persons or groups in vulnerable situations in order to engage them in an active, timely and effective manner in participation mechanisms. For these purposes, appropriate means and formats will be considered, in order to eliminate barriers to participation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.15 In the implementation of the present Agreement, each Party shall guarantee that its domestic legislation and international obligations in relation to the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities are observed. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.16 The public authority shall make efforts to identify the public directly affected by the projects or activities that have or may have a significant impact on the environment and shall promote specific actions to facilitate their participation. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17 With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.a a description of the area of influence and physical and technical characteristics of the proposed project or activity; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.b a description of the main environmental impacts of the project or activity and, as appropriate, the cumulative environmental impact; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.c a description of the measures foreseen with respect to those impacts; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.d a summary of (a), (b) and (c) of the present paragraph in comprehensible, non-technical language; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.e the public reports and opinions of the involved entities addressed to the public authority related to the project or activity under consideration; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.f a description of the available technologies to be used and alternative locations for executing the project or activity subject to assessment, when the information is available; and |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.g actions taken to monitor the implementation and results of environmental impact assessment measures. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.z The aforementioned information shall be made available free of charge to the public in accordance with paragraph 17 of article 5 of the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
10.2 Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
10.2
Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures:
10.2.b develop and strengthen environmental law and access rights awareness-raising and capacity-building programmes for, inter alia, the public, judicial and administrative officials, national human rights institutions and jurists; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
10.2
Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures:
10.2.d promote education and training on, and raise public awareness of, environmental matters, through, inter alia, basic educational modules on access rights for students at all levels of education; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
10.2
Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures:
10.2.e develop specific measures for persons or groups in vulnerable situations, such as providing interpreters or translators in languages other than official languages when necessary; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
10.2
Each Party, in line with its capacities, may take, inter alia, the following measures:
10.2.f acknowledge the importance of associations, organizations or groups that train the public on or raise public awareness of access rights; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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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 |
13 Each Party, to the extent of its ability and in accordance with its national priorities, commits to provide the resources for national activities that are needed to fulfil the obligations derived from the present Agreement. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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European Framework Convention on Minorities
Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities |
15 The Parties shall create the conditions necessary for the effective participation of persons belonging to national minorities in cultural, social and economic life and in public affairs, in particular those affecting them. |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ACRWC
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child |
14.2 State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to pursue the full implementation of this right and in particular shall take measures: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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ACRWC
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child |
14.2.i to ensure the meaningful participation of non-governmental organizations, local communities and the beneficiary population in the planning and management of basic service programmes for children; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa |
18.2 States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa |
18.2.a ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa |
19 Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa |
19.b ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
|
UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
3 In order to achieve the objective of this Convention and to implement its provisions, the Parties shall be guided, inter alia, by the following: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
3.a the Parties should ensure that decisions on the design and implementation of programmes to combat desertification and/or mitigate the effects of drought are taken with the participation of populations and local communities and that an enabling environment is created at higher levels to facilitate action at national and local levels; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
5 In addition to their obligations pursuant to article 4, affected country Parties undertake to: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
5.d promote awareness and facilitate the participation of local populations, particularly women and youth, with the support of nongovernmental organizations, in efforts to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought; |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
10.2 National action programmes shall specify the respective roles of government, local communities and land users and the resources available and needed. They shall, inter alia: |
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. |
6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
6.b.1Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
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UNCCD
UN Convention to Combat Desertification |
10.2.f provide for effective participation at the local, national and regional levels of non-governmental organizations and local populations, both women and men, particularly resource users, including farmers and pastoralists and their representative organizations, in policy planning,
decision-making, and implementation and review of national action programmes; |