Environmental Governance
Definition(s)
The position held by something or someone with regard to law. It is a set of rights, obligations, powers or restrictions that a person or thing has which are encompassed in or declared by legislation. (Source: Wikipedia)
Hierarchy
Broader: Environmental Rule of Law
Narrower: Offences
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
In other languages
French
statut juridique
Russian
правовой статус
Spanish
condición jurídica
Arabic
مركز قانوني
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Legal status
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World Heritage Convention | 7 decisions |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 decision |