Definition(s)
The legal system of a country or a subnational entity (for example, in a federally organized State, there is a national jurisdiction and provincial or state jurisdictions. Jurisdiction also refers to the power of a national, regional or international court or other tribunal to hear cases make decisions in a specific area of law (for example, environmental law, heritage law, natural resources law, trade law).
Hierarchy
Broader: Environmental Rule of Law
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Jurisdiction
You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to
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Jurisdiction. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 2 decisions |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 2 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |