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Zambia National Strategy to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+).

National Policies
December, 2014
Zambia

This document lays down the Zambia National Strategy to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). Zambia has developed this strategic document under the REDD+ mechanism. Its vision is to realize a prosperous climate change resilient economy by 2030, anchored upon sustainable management and utilization of Zambia’s natural resources towards improved livelihoods.

Forest Policy for Jamaica 2017.

National Policies
December, 2016
Jamaica

The Vision of the Forest Policy is that: by 2062, Jamaica’s forests and its biodiversity are sufficiently restored and sustainably managed, so once again the island can adequately be described as “the land of wood and water”, capable of meeting the social, economic and ecological needs of current and future generations.

Growth and Sustainable Development Strategy 2016-2019.

National Policies
December, 2015
Belize

The Growth and Sustainable Development Strategy (GSDS) is a strategic document with a multi-sectoral approach, relating to the period 2016-2019. Flowing from the Horizon 2030 vision, this strategic plan now charts the path to a better quality of life for all Belizeans, living now and in the future. It places at the fore sustainable development, reflecting a whole-system approach, and acknowledging increasing prosperity, eradicating poverty, improving social cohesion, caring for our natural resources, and securing peace and justice for all Belizeans as inter-connected goals.

Loi nº 96-12 portant loi-cadre relative à la gestion de l'environnement.

Legislation
August, 1996
Cameroon

Cette loi fixe le cadre juridique général et les principes fondamentaux de la gestion de l'environnement au Cameroun. Les principes fondamentaux sont ceux de prévention, de précaution, le principe pollueur-payeur et celui de responsabilité, le principe de participation et celui de subsidiarité des normes coutumières en absence d'une règle de droit écrit. Les ressources naturelles et d'une manière générale l'environnement font partie du patrimoine commun de la Nation.

National Forest Policy Statement – A New Focus for Australia’s Forests.

National Policies
December, 1991
Australia

This Statement outlines agreed objectives and policies for the future of Australia's public and private forests. The Governments share a vision of ecologically sustainable management of Australia's forests. This vision has a number of important characteristics: 1) The unique character of the Australian forested landscape and the integrity and biological diversity of its associated environment is retained. 2) The total area of forest is increased. 3) There is a 'holistic' approach to managing forests for all their values and uses so as to optimise benefits to the community.

Plan de Acción Nacional de Lucha Contra la Desertificación y Sequía (PAN-LCD) 2014-2022.

National Policies
December, 2013
Honduras

El Plan de Acción Nacional de Lucha Contra la Desertificación y Sequía (PAN-LCD) es un instrumento de alcance nacional, relativo al período 2014-2022, cuyo objetivo general es combatir en forma integral y sostenida las causas de la degradación de los recursos naturales, aprovechando el potencial natural, social y humano existente, para así reducir la pobreza y mejorar las condiciones de vida de la población.

Ley Orgánica de Ordenamiento Territorial, Uso y Gestión de Suelo.

Legislation
June, 2016
Ecuador

La presente Ley Orgánica de Ordenamiento Territorial, Uso y Gestión de Suelo, tiene por objeto fijar los principios y reglas generales que rigen el ejercicio de las competencias de ordenamiento territorial, uso y gestión del suelo urbano y rural, y su relación con otras que incidan significativamente sobre el territorio o lo ocupen, para que se articulen eficazmente, promuevan el desarrollo equitativo y equilibrado del territorio y propicien el ejercicio del derecho a la ciudad, al hábitat seguro y saludable, y a la vivienda adecuada y digna, en cumplimiento de la función social y ambiental

Aligned National Action Programme for Grenada’s Commitment under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought

National Policies
April, 2015
Grenada

The Aligned National Action Programme (NAP) for Grenada’s Commitment under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought is a cross-sectoral national programme of Grenada for the period of 2015-2020. Its main objective is to prevent land degradation, and restore 10% of degraded land by 2020, and mitigate the effects of drought and other climatic shocks.The NAP is structured around five Operational Objectives. The first Operation Objective is Advocacy, Awareness Raising and Education.

National Rural land Use Policy 2015-2020.

National Policies
March, 2015
Solomon Islands

The National Rural Land Use Policy NRLUP 2015 – 2020 supports the implementation of the National Agriculture and Livestock Sector Policy and the National Action Plan to address Land Degradation. NRLUP is intended to deliver on the Government's policies targeting the land users from rural to national level. NRLUP shall be guided by the following principles: Alignment with and guidance from the national constitution. Gender equity and involvement of youth, children, people with special needs and church leaders.