The purpose of this Regulation is to protect and rationally utilize grasslands, develop modern animal husbandry, maintain ecological balance and promote the sustainable development of economy and society. The Text consists of 52 Articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I);…
This Law provides for the conservation of wetlands and their flora and fauna, especially waterfowl, by combining far-sighted national policies with coordinated international action. Wetlands are areas of marsh, fen or water, whether natural or artificial, with water that is static or flowing,…
These Regulations aim to protect, construct and utilize rationally grasslands, improve the ecological environment, maintain the biodiversity, develop modern animal husbandry, and promote the sustainable development of economy and society. The Text consists of 52 Articles divided into 9 Chapters…
These Measures are formulated to implement the Grassland Law of the People’s Republic of China in Shaanxi Province. The Measures are divided into 8 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Grassland Tenure (II); Grassland Planning and Construction (III); Management of Grass Seeds (IV); Expropriate,…
This Governmental Decree establishes that the scope of land cadastre shall be to provide state bodies of all levels, natural and legal persons with the informationrelated to land areas and land quality located within the boundaries of urban areas, local government, districts and at the national…
With the global expansion of urban areas, competition over both land and water resources is steadily increasing, especially within developing countries(FAO 2012; Kuslu 2007; CER 2009). The expansion of urban areas into agricultural areas, such as in Uzbekistan, has created competition for water…
Increasing demographic pressure, economic development and resettlement policies in the Lower Mekong Basin induce greater population dependency on river flow to satisfy growing domestic and agricultural water demands. This dependency is particularly tight in upland areas where alternative water…
Asia drylands face increasing climate hazard risk, changing socio-economic forces, and environmental challenges that affect community viability. As home to >1 billion residents, deserts are at the centre of the continent’s climate-human predicament. Extreme water scarcity, dependence on…