Environmental Governance
Definition(s)
A written set of rules governing the behavior of a specified group (Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2007); in the environmental context, it can refer to a global consensus or agreement on a countries behavior concerning a specific subject (e.g. FAO code of conduct for responsible fisheries) although it is non-binding. (drafted)
Hierarchy
Broader: Soft law
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
In other languages
French
code de conduite
Russian
кодекс поведения
Spanish
código de conducta
Arabic
قواعد السلوك
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Codes of conduct
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Nagoya Protocol | 1 decision |
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Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents | 1 article or paragraph |
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