Policy Watch

LUF Quarterly – Land-use Framework Progress Report

Vector1Media — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:40:10 +0000

The LUF Quarterly – Land-use Framework Progress Report is designed to inform Albertans about how the government is meeting the commitments made in the framework, and to report our achievements as we move forward. Read More

Carbon markets and Forest Conservation: A Review of the Environmental Benefits of REDD Mechanisms

Vector1Media — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:34:15 +0000

UNEP-WCMC has undertaken a review of existing and planned measures to promote environmental co-benefits from REDD. It considers the options for how these measures might be developed in the future. This report is available. Read More

Legal Instruments for Ecological Connectivity in the Alps

Vector1Media — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:14:34 +0000

An international technical seminar on legal instruments for ecological connectivity in the Alps will take place on 6 May in Grenoble, France. It is organised by CIPRA France in the frame of the EU Alpine Space project ECONNECT, work package 6 "legal barriers". Legal practitioners, experts in spatial planning, protected areas managers, scientists, politicians and partners of the ECONNECT project are invited to discuss thematic issues in order to overcome the juridical difficulties to the implementation of ecological networks. Read More

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Protection: Legislative Changes

Vector1Media — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:11:39 +0000

A world and national heritage-listed area, the Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s most significant environmental assets. It is one of the most diverse and remarkable ecosystems in the world, supporting an outstanding array of plants and animals. Covering more than 344,000 square kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is one of the largest and best protected marine areas in the world. Read More

Scottish Planning Policy

Vector1Media — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:36:03 +0000

SCOTTISH GOV - A statement of the Scottish Government's policy on nationally important land use planning matters which sets out planning policy on topics such as housing, wind farms, flooding and the natural and built environment has been issued. It replaces 17 separate policies with one single document which is easier for stakeholders to understand and interpret. Read More