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1 online resource (228 pages) |
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International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy Ser |
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International yearbook of soil law and policy.
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Intro -- Foreword -- Towards Sustainable Management of Soils: The German-African Cooperation -- Foreword -- Setting the Agenda on Soil Governance in Africa and Uganda in the 21st Century -- Preface -- Contents -- From Desertification to Land Degradation Neutrality: The UNCCD and the Development of Legal Instruments for Protection of Soils -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Status of Soils Around the World -- 2 The Universal Protection of Soils Comes into the Picture Via the SDGs -- 2.1 A Wake Up Call from the Sahel -- 3 The Concept of Zero Net Land Degradation -- 3.1 Rio + 20 to the Rescue |
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3.2 Pushing the Envelope of LDN -- 3.3 The Evolution Continues: The Significance of Agenda 2030 -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- In Salvation of African Soils: Exploring the Window of Opportunity Through Nationally Determined Contributions to Implement Su ... -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Nexus Between Soil Governance and Climate Change Impacts -- 3 Assessment of the African Approach to Soil Governance -- 4 Legal Nature of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Under Paris Agreement and Utility to Soil Governance |
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5 Assessing Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance in Nationally Determined Contributions Submitted by African Coun ... -- 5.1 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Algeria in Its NDC -- 5.2 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Botswana in Its NDC -- 5.3 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Nigeria in Its NDC -- 5.4 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Egypt in Its NDC -- 5.5 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Zambia in Its NDC -- 5.6 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Rwanda in Its NDC |
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5.7 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Ethiopia in Its NDC -- 5.8 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Malawi in Its NDC -- 5.9 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Tanzania in Its NDC -- 5.10 Prioritization and Integration of Soil Governance by Kenya in Its NDC -- 5.11 Intermittent Conclusion -- 6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Good Governance for ̀̀Sustainable Management of Soil ́́on National and International Level: How to Do It? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Management of Soils as a Global Challenge |
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3 Good Regulation for Soil Protection: Driver and Threat Specific -- 3.1 Particularities of Soil Governance -- 3.2 Prerequisites of Good Soil Governance -- 3.3 Excursus: German Soil Protection Governance -- 3.4 Land Degradation Neutrality: How to Implement It? -- 4 Conceptual Thoughts on International Soil Governance -- 4.1 International Treaty Law: Fragmented and No Specific Measures -- 4.2 General Concepts -- 4.2.1 Keeping the status quo -- 4.2.2 Coordination Treaty -- 4.2.3 More Specific Obligations -- 4.2.4 Summary -- 4.3 Regime Framing -- 5 Conclusions -- References |
| Summary |
This book presents an important discussion on future options for sustainable soil management in Africa from various perspectives, including national soil protection regulations, the role of tenure rights, the work of relevant international institutions such as the UNCCD and FAO, and regional and international cooperation. This first volume of the new subseries Regional Perspectives to the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy includes contributions by African and international experts alike. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The "International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy - Regional Perspectives" series discusses central questions in law and politics that concern the protection and sustainable management of soil and land in different regions of the world |
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Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Agriculture Sector in Uganda |
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Print version record |
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Soil management -- Law and legislation -- Africa
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Soil science, sedimentology.
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Regional & area planning.
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International law.
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Politics & government.
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Ecological science, the Biosphere.
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International environmental law.
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Nature -- Environmental Conservation & Protection.
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Political Science -- Public Policy -- City Planning & Urban Development.
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Law -- International.
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Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology.
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Africa
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Yahyah, Hadijah
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Ginzky, Harald
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Kasimbazi, Emmanuel, 1964-
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Kibugi, Robert
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Ruppel, Oliver Christian, 1969-
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| ISBN |
3030360040 |
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9783030360047 |
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