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Author: Kala Mulqueeny Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9292546287 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 124
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From 15-18 November 2013, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chief justices and their designees convened in Bangkok, Thailand for their third roundtable on environment with the theme "ASEAN's Environmental Challenges and Legal Responses." Distinguished speakers and the judicial participants shared their knowledge and experiences in dealing with the region's environmental challenges, and the various means and innovations they have implemented to effectively address these challenges. The ASEAN judiciaries agreed on how they could advance regional collaboration and accelerate the implementation of "A Common Vision on Environment for ASEAN Judiciaries" (the "Jakarta Common Vision"), such as by establishing National Working Groups on Environment and an ASEAN Judiciaries Working Group on Environment, and prioritizing the attendance of their chief justices at the annual ASEAN Chief Justices' Roundtable on Environment that is supported by the Asian Development Bank.
Author: Kala Mulqueeny Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9292546287 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
From 15-18 November 2013, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chief justices and their designees convened in Bangkok, Thailand for their third roundtable on environment with the theme "ASEAN's Environmental Challenges and Legal Responses." Distinguished speakers and the judicial participants shared their knowledge and experiences in dealing with the region's environmental challenges, and the various means and innovations they have implemented to effectively address these challenges. The ASEAN judiciaries agreed on how they could advance regional collaboration and accelerate the implementation of "A Common Vision on Environment for ASEAN Judiciaries" (the "Jakarta Common Vision"), such as by establishing National Working Groups on Environment and an ASEAN Judiciaries Working Group on Environment, and prioritizing the attendance of their chief justices at the annual ASEAN Chief Justices' Roundtable on Environment that is supported by the Asian Development Bank.
Author: Asian Development Bank Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 929257213X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 163
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From 12 to 14 December 2014, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chief justices and their designees convened in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, for their fourth roundtable on environment, with the theme "Role of the Judiciary in Environmental Protection." Eminent speakers and participants shared their insights on the judiciary's role in protecting the environment, particularly in addressing the region's environmental challenges. The ASEAN judiciaries reviewed their progress made in implementing A Common Vision on Environment for ASEAN Judiciaries (or the "Jakarta Common Vision") and further deliberated on the Proposed Hanoi Action Plan to Implement the Jakarta Common Vision. Toward the end of the roundtable, the participants agreed in principle on the plan. The plan officially took effect on 10 February 2015. Brunei Darussalam and Singapore support efforts to protect the environment and recognize the relevance of the work of the ASEAN Chief Justices' Roundtable on Environment, and noted that the plan does not require a binding commitment.
Author: Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9292570595 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 213
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This publication documents the proceedings of the Third South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice for Sustainable Green Development, held on the 8th and 9th of August 2014 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Building on work and the discussions of the previous roundtables, key themes discussed in Colombo include judicial training and capacity enhancement, regional integration and cooperation, enhancing the efficacy of the judicial system for environmental justice, and the application of Alternative Dispute Resolution methods. In addition, the event tackled specific issues relating to urban development, natural capital, gender, community forest management, and tourism. The roundtable culminated in the adoption of the Colombo Action Plan consisting of concrete steps and measures toward the development of environmental rule of law.
Author: Irum Ahsan Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9292548662 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 165
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This publication documents the proceedings of the Second South Asia Judicial Roundtable on Environmental Justice, held on 30-31 August 2013 in Thimphu, Bhutan. It brought together chief justices, senior judges, and experts from various fields to consider common environmental challenges in the region, share experiences, and discuss opportunities for cooperation between judiciaries to enhance environmental adjudication and enforcement. The recommendations and the discussions led to the adoption of the Thimphu Declaration on Enhancing Environmental Justice in South Asia. The participants also agreed to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Co-operation Amongst the South Asia Judiciaries, which aims to significantly improve the development, implementation, and enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental law.
Author: Asian Development Bank Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9292610775 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 202
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The ASEAN judiciaries reviewed their agreements on how they see, and aimed to fulfill, their role in protecting the environment, advancing environmental justice, and upholding the rule of law at the Sixth Roundtable held in the Philippines. The Sixth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Chief Justices' Roundtable on Environment, cohosted by the Asian Development Bank, served as a forum to strengthen ASEAN judges' knowledge and expertise in environmental and climate change law. The Sixth Roundtable, held in the Philippines on 10–13 November 2016, enabled ASEAN chief justices and their nominees to review prior roundtable agreements and report progress in implementing the Jakarta Common Vision, the Hanoi Action Plan, and the Angkor Statement. The annual roundtable conferences aimed to support ASEAN judges in strengthening their capacity to interpret, apply, and enforce environmental treaties, laws, and regulations based on the rule of law, thereby enabling effective environmental adjudication.
Author: Tom Kirchmaier Publisher: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9292629026 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 104
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Knowledge is critical in addressing the complex challenges of development and poverty reduction faced by the Philippines. This compendium discusses the progress and achievements of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in line with The Philippines Country Knowledge Strategy and Plan, 2012–2017 and presents various knowledge products and services focusing on the country. As a development and knowledge-based institution, ADB’s strategic directions to support the knowledge needs of the Philippines focuses on (i) sustainable and climate- and disaster-resilient infrastructure; (ii) local economic development, governance, and regional cooperation; (iii) social innovations; and (v) gender equality.