China＇ s Land ＆ Sea Frontiers and Strategic Thinking

Land frontiers and territorial seas are important to a country’s development and security.The issue of frontiers should be considered and dealt with within the country’s overall strategy of diplomacy and security.It should never be dealt with in isolation as some members of the     

Land and Maritime Boundary Disputes＇ Challenges over China＇ s Rise

China’s land and maritime boundary disputes are residual,complicated and difficult to resolve.In order to keep up relations with its neighbors, China has produced its guideline on principal ownership,putting disputes to one side,and pursuing joint development.While this has been accepted     

Land and Resources in West China and Some Tentative Proposals for Development Strategy

I.The advantages and potentiality of land and - in West China1. West China boasts large amount of land and resources with sufficient reserves ofgreat potential.West China consists of ten Provincial whiz (provinces, autonomous regions and one municipality directly under the central government) and covers an area of 570 million hectares,namely 56. 5% of the national total. The per capita land occupation here is 1. 92 hectares,which is 2. 5 times that of the country's average.A comparison of m…     

Land governance and women’s rights in large-scale land acquisitions in Cameroon

This article identifies and examines the role of actors involved in the process of large-scale land acquisitions in Cameroon. It is based on primary data from interviews conducted among principal actors. Findings reveal that government, chiefs, and to some extent elites, play key roles in formal and informal processes that grant land to investors. However, both processes neglect women and affected communities because there are no mechanisms to hold actors accountable to them, especially to women who depend on land for their livelihood. The article concludes that a legal framework that makes the process transparent and promotes accountability and gender inclusiveness is indispensable.     

The Land ＆ Sea Frontiers Issue and Adjustment to China＇ s Foreign Strategy

First of all I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone for attending this meeting.In particular I’m grateful to Professors Hu Dekun,Li Jinming and Huang Renwei,who have traveled far to participate in the discussion.As the topic of this section is"How should China     

The Issue of China＇ s Land ＆ Sea Frontiers and the Proper Response

China is located at the eastern end of Eurasia and on the western side of the Pacific.Since ancient times,China has had both land and sea territory.In addition,China has common land or sea borders with many neighboring countries.So China has always regarded her land and     

Papua International Biodiversity Conference: banking on the social capital Conference report of the International Biodiversity Conference for Sustainable Development in Papua Land (Jayapura, 11–15 November 2009)

The International Biodiversity Conference for Sustainable Development in Papua Land (Jayapura, 11–15 November 2009) gathered inputs and best practices from various sources, and initiated commitments towards conservation and sustainable development in one of the earth's areas of richest biodiversity and bio-cultural heritage. The conference resulted in mandating the establishment of a local working group which will mainstream sustainable development. In particular, it is proper development of Papua's social capital that should drive the fight to save one of the earth's most unique yet endangered ecosystems and ways of life.

Conférence internationale de 2010 sur la biodiversité, Papouasie: compter sur le capital social

La Conférence internationale sur la biodiversité pour le développement durable en Papouasie (Jayapura, 11–15 novembre 2009) a rassemblé des contributions et les meilleures pratiques de diverses sources, et a mis en branle des engagements en faveur de la conservation et du développement durable dans l'un des héritages les plus riches de la Terre sur le plan bioculturel et de la biodiversité. La conférence a abouti à la demande de l'établissement d'un groupe de travail local qui se chargera de l'intégration du développement durable. C'est en particulier le développement approprié du capital social de la Papouasie qui impulsera la lutte en vue de sauver un des écosystèmes et un des modes de vie les plus uniques mais menacés de la Terre.

Conferência sobre Biodiversidade Internacional de Papua em 2010: contando com o capital social

A Conferência sobre Biodiversidade Internacional para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável em Papua Land (Jayapura, 11–15 de novembro de 2009) reuniu contribuições e melhores práticas de várias fontes e iniciou compromissos em direção à conservação e desenvolvimento sustentável em uma das mais ricas biodiversidades e herança biocultural do mundo. A conferência resultou na exigência da criação de um grupo de trabalho local que enfatizará sistematicamente a questão do desenvolvimento sustentável. Em particular, é o próprio desenvolvimento do capital social de Papua que orientará a luta para salvar um dos ecossistemas e formas de vida mais especiais da terra, porém sob risco.

La Conferencia Internacional sobre Biodiversidad de 2010: apostando al capital social

La Conferencia Internacional sobre Biodiversidad para el Desarrollo Sustentable en Papúa (Jayapura, 11-15 de noviembre de 2009), recopiló información y buenas prácticas de distintas fuentes y dio origen a varios compromisos para la conservación y el desarrollo sustentable de una de las zonas de mayor riqueza en biodiversidad y en herencia biocultural del planeta. De la Conferencia surgió la conformación de un grupo de trabajo local que divulgará el desarrollo sustentable en el área. Es decir, será el mismo desarrollo del capital social de Papúa el que encabezará la lucha para salvar uno de los ecosistemas más singulares y más amenazados del mundo.