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The principle of good governance. The Declaration proclaims that civil society and nongovernmental organizations have a right to good governance by states and international organizations. This means the adoption of democratic and transparent decision making procedures and financial accountability, effective measures to combat corruption, the respect of the principle of due process, of rule of law and human rights, and the implementation of a public procurement approach. Good governance also calls for corporate social responsibility and socially responsible investments and a fair distribution of wealth among and within communities.
This can mean the planning of the sustainable development of the watercourse providing for the implementation of any of the plans adopted and any other measure prompting the rational and optimal utilization, protection, and control of the watercourse (Article 24). At a regional level, that of the UN Economic Commission for Europe, the Espoo Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context, of February 25, 199150 describes in detail the EIA procedure “that permits public participation and preparation of the environmental assessment documentation” the content of which is detailed in Appendix II.
38. , No. 20. 21 22 ALEXANDRE KISS to ensure the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol27 and to embark on the required reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases. States that have ratified the Kyoto Protocol strongly urge states that have not already done so to ratify the Kyoto Protocol in a timely manner. The Plan of Implementation calls for action to: r provide technical and financial assistance and capacity building to developing r r r r countries and countries with economies in transition, in accordance with the Marrakech Accords; develop and transfer technological solutions, disseminate innovative technologies in respect of key sectors of development, particularly energy; promote the systematic observation, enhance the implementation of strategies of the Earth’s atmosphere, land, and oceans; support initiatives to assess the consequences of climate change, including the environmental, economic, and social impacts on local and indigenous communities; and enhance cooperation at the international, regional, and national levels to reduce air pollution, including transboundary air pollution, acid deposition, and ozone depletion.