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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.
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.
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…
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.
26 February 2018
South Asia’s jurisprudence relating to environmental rights and sustainable development is a good example to the rest of the world. For instance, judiciaries in South Asia have used existing rights creatively and articulated the right to a healthy environment. This trend continues in relation to…
23 February 2018
Learn about Malaysia’s property tax reform.
This presentation discusses the taxes levied on the acquisition and transfer of real estate in Malaysia. It also provides an overview of real property gains tax in the country.
23 February 2018
Read about the land value appraisal system in Japan. This presentation discusses how land value is appraised based on the Directive for Appraisal of Assets, including appraisal methods and some examples.
23 February 2018
Learn about the property tax reform situation in Thailand.
This presentation traces the origin of the property tax reform and discusses the current property tax system in Thailand. It also examines the issue of recurrent property taxes and available policy options for improvement.
23 February 2018
Learn how the Support to Local Government Revenue Generation and Land Administration Reforms Project (REGALA) helped improved the land management and administration systems of participating local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines.
This presentation provides an overview of the state of land…
23 February 2018
Land is central to a country’s development and growth. Improved tenure security promotes social and economic development, while an efficient land market gains attraction from investors. Learn how the Support to Local Government Revenue Generation and Land Administration Reforms Project (REGALA)…