Climate and Atmosphere
Environmental Governance
Definition(s)
[The] recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family [as] the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world (Source: Preamble of the Declaration of Human Rights, 1948)
Hierarchy
Broader: Environmental Rule of Law
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Strategic Plans:
Target 16.3
Target 5.c
Target 10.3
Target 10.4
Target 16.b
Target 23: Ensure Gender Equality and a Gender-Responsive Approach for Biodiversity Action
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 5: Gender equality
Target 8.5
Target 9.1
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Target 10.2
Target 10.1
Target 10.c
Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Target 5.1
Target 2.2
Target 10.2
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équité
Russian
равенство
Spanish
equidad
Arabic
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Equality
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Basel Convention | 1 decision |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 decision |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 1 decision |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 decision |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 decision |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |