Drafting legislation for sustainable soils : a guide

Hannam, Ian; Boer, Ben

IUCN, Environmental Law Programme

This is a unique publication relating to legal frameworks of natural resources management. Following the “Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Sustainable Soils” (EPLP 45), this publication contributes to the revision of existing, and drafting of new, legislation relating to soils. It highlights the need for national soil policy, and sets out a soil management plan. It proposes legal and institutional elements that specifically address the needs of disadvantaged people, particularly women.

Series: IUCN environmental policy and law paper no.052

Gland : IUCN, 2004 x, 100p.

ISBN 2-8317-0813-3

Price: 24 USD  Order number: 2072

Note: Includes bibliographic references and a glossary

Keywords: Legislation; Soil degradation; Soil conservation; Sustainable use; Institutional framework; Environmental law; International agreements Law

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