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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.

Intersections of Climate Justice and Human Rights: Lessons from South Asia

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…

Japan’s efforts in implementing the Environmental Dimensions of the SDGs

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed how Japan is working to promote action on the environment dimensions of the SDGs, as well as the challenges, good practices and ways forward to address these challenges. It also shared the role of Ministry of Environment, Japan (MOEJ) in facilitating action, both…

Sustainability Outlook of Mongolia (SOM): Process and Content

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the process of developing Mongolia's Sustainability Outlook (SOM) and gave an overview of its contents.

Landscape Management and Regional Collaboration in the GMS

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program's approach to landscape management and promoting green finance opportunities.

Sustainable Asia: Lessons learned from 10 years of SCP implementation in Asia

22 February 2018
This presentation gave an overview of the SCP Centre and their experience in implementing their sustainable consumption and production program in Asia.

Poverty-Environment-Climate Mainstreaming Tools

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the range of Poverty-Environment-Climate (PEC) mainstreaming tools and approaches that are available in Asia, as well as an overview of the Compendium on PEC Mainstreaming Tools, Experiences, and Results.