Definition(s)
A specified geographical tract of the Earth's surface including all its attributes, comprising its geology, superficial deposits, topography, hydrology, soils, flora and fauna, together with the results of past and present human activity, to the extent that these attributes exert a significant influence on the present and future land utilization. (Source: GEMET/WHIT)
Hierarchy
Narrower: land acquisition
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Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/knowledge/glossary/land
In other languages
French
terre
Russian
земля
Spanish
tierra
Arabic
أرض
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1 multilateral treaty
6 national legislationsMultilateral environment agreements tagged with land
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World Heritage Convention | 124 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 3 articles and paragraphs34 decisions |
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Barcelona Convention | 1 decision |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 decision |
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Cartagena Convention | 1 decision |
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Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents | 1 article or paragraph |
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Carpathian Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 5 decisions |