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From SDG Academy on 7 August, 2019
International human rights law focuses on the rights of individuals, and emphasis is on the protection of the individuals inherent dignity and worth. Collective… -
From SDG Academy on 7 August, 2019
Non-discrimination is an interesting concept in law; Joshua Castellino argues that in society, some discrimination is perfectly justifiable. Unjustifiable discrimination… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
What are the key elements of a legal framework for the extractive sector? These can include a country's constitution (for example, laying out who owns natural… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
In this chapter, Jeffrey Sachs proposes a 10-point agenda that cities should follow to catalyze sustainable development, and outlines some of the pros and cons of… -
From SDG Academy on 28 October, 2020
This is a recording of a live webinar that took place on October 28, 2020. Oil and mining sector corruption has led to political strife and billions lost in public… -
From SDG Academy on 7 August, 2019
1 in 3 women will suffer from or feel threatened by violence, including sexual violence and the fear of violence. This is not confined to a particular region or culture.… -
From SDG Academy on 31 July, 2019
The regulation and enforcement of the oceans is very difficult. The Law of the Sea Convention and other landmark legal instruments have brought important progress over… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
There are many different schools and approaches on how to reform global environmental governance. Deep institutional reform builds on the idea that, if you manage to… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
This chapter covers international laws that can impact the governance of natural resources. Trade law is one example, as it can require governments not to restrict… -
From SDG Academy on 12 August, 2019
In addressing the sustainable development agenda of the next thirty to fifty years, it is important to bear in mind six key concerns. The first is an emphasis on… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
This chapter examines concrete measures countries and international organizations can take to implement their international legal obligations to protect the environment… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
The extractive sector is famously prone to corruption. Resource rich countries on average score far worse than their non-resource rich peers on measures of corruption.… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
This chapter reviews the different bodies and sources of international law protecting the environment during armed conflict. It also highlights existing gaps in the… -
From SDG Academy on 7 August, 2019
The distinction between the subject and object in law is a very important element in law because it sets the scene for much of the structural discrimination that has… -
From SDG Academy on 7 August, 2019
Joshua Castellino discusses how international human rights treaties are constructed using examples from the Refugee Convention, the Convention on the Rights of the… -
From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019
Why are strong, well-drafted legal frameworks not effectively or consistently enforced? This chapter details challenges such as low levels of capacity within government,…