Law for Development
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The International Law for Sustainable Development (Law4Dev) Facebook page is a content curation initiative. The International Law for Sustainable Development (Law4Dev) Facebook page is a content curation initiative of United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Law for Development portfolio.
The international legal system plays a pivotal role in defining and regulating the governance context in which the new 2030 development agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will operate. International legal frameworks, competent institutions and civil societies serve as instruments to strengthen the three inter-linked pillars of sustainability (social, economic and environmental).
The Knowledge Systems Innovation section of UNITAR, through Law4Dev portfolio, with activities on environmental democracy, international law, environmental law and human rights, delivers capacity development activities to enhance knowledge for the implementation of internationally agreed environmental goals and the SDGs.
The adoption and compliance with international legal mechanisms require specialized knowledge and specific skills.
Current activities:
International, Environmental and Human Rights Law – Online courses
Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are in the limelight with the development of competencies to further enhance their implementation at the national level, supporting the environmental pillar of sustainable development.
More info: http://www.unitar.org/ksi/international-environmental-and-human-rights-law
Environmental Democracy and Rio Principle 10
Activities seek to strengthen environmental democracy reinforcing rights: access to information, public participation and access to justice, which are linked to and support the implementation of internationally agreed environmental goals.
More info: http://www.unitar.org/ksi/environmental-democracy-and-rio-principle-10
Water Law and Transboundary Aquifers – Online courses
Courses seek to address the training needs of concerned stakeholders in countries sharing transboundary freshwater and groundwater resources. They provide basic and advanced training on the principles and norms that govern the use, sharing, management and protection of freshwater resources.
More info: http://www.unitar.org/ksi/international-water-law
Check out our 2016 Course Calendar: http://www.unitar.org/ksi/sites/unitar.org.ksi/files/uploads/calendar_2016.pdf
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