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Evolution and Innovations in Environmental Constitutionalism: Introduction and Overview

26 February 2018
Global environmental constitutionalism is the study and implementation of ways to advance positive environmental outcomes through constitutional means. To date, about 167 nations have constitutionalized environmental objectives.

Climate Justice for Future Generations

26 February 2018
Restoring the vital organs of life on earth requires adhering to the law of life by conserving, protecting, and restoring. Environment is about life and life sources. Anything that is worth doing cannot be done in one lifetime, and only seeds of hope can be planted.

Recent Climate Litigation Concerning Environmental Rights

26 February 2018
An emerging feature of more recent climate change litigation is the use of some type of environmental right as the basis of the claim. The environmental rights invoked include the right of the public under the public trust doctrine; constitutional rights, particularly the right to life and the…

Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: Global and Regional Developments

26 February 2018
Climate change brings different meaning for different people. It is unjust, unfair, and a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. This presentation explores possible solutions to combat climate change, including how judges can respond to the challenge.

Strategies for Improved Property Tax Performance in Developing Countries

23 February 2018
Explore the possible strategies that countries can engage to improve the revenue performance of property taxes. To achieve a successful property tax reform, countries should adopt a comprehensive approach that includes appropriate evidence-based analysis, adequate focus on both policy and…

Mapping Interactions Between Sustainable Development Goals

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the SDG Interaction Scoring Framework Tool.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Interlinkages Analysis and Visualisation

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed IGES's SDGs Interlinkages and Network Analysis Tool

Supporting the Implementation of Environment-Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the use of Earth Observation (EO) tools for addressing the issues and challenges of integrating the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Tools for Monitoring and Reporting on SDG Progress

22 February 2018
This presentation addressed 10 key points that should be kept at the forefront of the design, assessment, and use of monitoring and reporting tools. Key messages highlighted include the fact that the environment goal in the MDGs (MDG7) was mostly symbolic and fragmentary to the other seven goals

City Resilience Index

22 February 2018
Cities rely on a complex web of institutions, infrastructure, and information to function when faced with disruptive circumstances. By building resilience, cities learn how to adapt, survive, and thrive amidst the challenges and uncertainties. Developed by Arup with support from The Rockefeller…