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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.

Using Dams Effectively and Efficiently through Dam Optimization

26 February 2018
Various measures can be taken for water resource management, but the use of dams is still one of the most powerful. Dams, when used effectively and efficiently, can help us control floods and store more water for future use. This presentation describes how we can fully utilize existing water…

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…

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…

Property Tax Revenues

22 February 2018
Property taxes cover the recurrent and non-recurrent taxes on the use, ownership, or transfer of property, and are raised at different levels of government. In the Asian context, local governments raise revenues from recurrent taxes on immovable property; whereas taxes on wealth, inheritance, and…

Revenue Statistics in Asian and Pacific Countries

22 February 2018
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s publication on revenue statistics is a data and iterative tool that policymakers can use to compare key indicators between countries. It provides no financial cost and minimal resource cost for countries to participate.

Introduction Overview of Taxes on Property

22 February 2018
What is property tax and how does it affect economic growth? Certain features of the housing market affect the impact of taxation on economic efficiency, administrative and compliance costs, fairness, etc. Learn about the characteristics of the housing market and how to deal with property taxes.