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  1. Library Resource
    Artículos de revistas y libros
    Enero, 2020
    Global

    This article investigates the relationship between the transformation of cities and the right to the city To be able to do this the problems that are created by contemporary urbanization such as social exclusion poverty and environmental degradation are discussed in the first part After that with a special focus on the period starting with the industrial revolution up until today the article explains economic and political motivations behind the urban transformation This part emphasizes how urban change under different forms of capitalism creates and deepens social inequalities in cities Th

  2. Library Resource
    Artículos de revistas y libros
    Enero, 2020
    Global

    The architecture without an architect in Cappadocia has always been fairy due to its volcanic stone formations and transforming silhouettes In 1973 French architect Jack Avizou highlighted the essence of cave houses as vernacular building types and their potentials for local tourism beyond conventional notions of architectural heritage Upon completing the restoration of cave houses in Uhisar and transforming them to boutique hotels he was nominated for Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010 On the other hand Aga Khan Award winner Turkish architect Turgut Cansever had also been advising for

  3. Library Resource
    Artículos de revistas y libros
    Enero, 2019
    Global

    One of the contemporary citys ambition nowadays is to be more comfortable flexible and coeval Although numerous urban design attempts have appeared to enhance the users gratification there are urgent demands to upgrade the classical public space to be more agreeable with the necessities of everyday life Most of the urban areas after industry era are zoning based meanwhile have been less adaptable to daily life conditions economically environmentally and psychologically alike The zoning based space has a single activity such as public or private workspace or leisure space etc while the urgen

  4. Library Resource
    Informes e investigaciones
    Febrero, 2019
    Global

    The overall objective of the Guidelines for Impact Evaluation of Land Tenure and Governance Interventions is to inform and strengthen the design and implementation of future land tenure and governance interventions to best support lasting tenure security and achieve related impacts on poverty, food security, gender equality, environmental sustainability and security.

  5. Library Resource
    Respecting land and forest rights guide for companies
    Informes e investigaciones
    Enero, 2019
    Global

    This Guide provides an entry point to understanding and implementing the principles of responsible governance of land tenure set out in the VGGT for companies involved in land-based investment. It provides a more manageable presentation of the VGGT, along with steps to ensure that a company acts consistently with them and includes thorough due diligence on the tenure rights of project-affected communities.

  6. Library Resource

    Note by the secretariat

    Legislación y políticas
    Resoluciones de NN.UU.
    Agosto, 2019
    Global

    As per the provisions of rule 10 of the rules of procedures of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP), the second intersessional meeting of the Bureau of the thirteenth session of the COP (COP 13) held in Guiyang, China, on 26 February 2019, endorsed the inclusion of a new agenda item on land tenure, under new and emerging issues, for consideration at COP 14. The Bureau further requested the secretariat to submit a background document in that respect. 

  7. Library Resource
    Artículos de revistas y libros
    Diciembre, 2019
    Global

    Countries have publicly announced their commitments to restore degraded forests and lands.This report comes at a time when many countries are fully engaged in the challenging task of implementing their LDN targets and Bonn Challenge pledges with a goal to achieve them by 2030.

  8. Library Resource
    ifc projects
    Manual y guías
    Enero, 2020
    Global

    This guide is written for communities who face negative impacts from IFC-supported projects. It explains what the IFC is and how it provides financial and other support to businesses, including intermediary banks and funds. The guide explains what the IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards are and who is responsible for implementing them and making sure they are respected on the ground.

  9. Library Resource
    Small-image-Bridging
    Manual y guías
    Mayo, 2019
    Global

    This note provides guidance for civil society actors and communities on how to access and how to use the information contained in contracts with companies to be able to:


    • Understand company and government obligations related to a company project;


    • Monitor whether those obligations are being fulfilled;


    • Hold companies and the government to account for bad contracts or for failing to deliver on commitments that are important to communities.

  10. Library Resource
    Artículos de revistas y libros
    Diciembre, 2019
    Global

    This paper explores the political processes that activists engaged in contesting land grabbing have triggered to connect claims across borders and to international institutions, regimes and processes. Through a review of cases of land-grab resistance that have led to project cancelation or suspension, I argue that contextual elements of the land grab and shifting geopolitics highlight the need for adaptation and refinement of models of transnational advocacy, historically structured in North–South patterns.

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