Located in the continent of Asia, Philippines covers 298,170 square kilometers of land and 1,830 square kilometers of water, making it the 73rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 300,000 square kilometers. The Philippines became an independent state in 1946, after gaining its sovereignty from Spain.
The Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic in conjunction with the Center works with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local governments and communities within watersheds in West Virginia to provide transactional legal assistance to protect and enhance water quality and promote sustainable land use practices.
The EU sets rules for the sustainable use of pesticides to reduce the risks and impacts of pesticide use on people's health and the environment (Directive 2009/128/EC).ain Actions for sustainable use of pesticides. 1  National Action Plans-EU countries adopt them setting objectives and timetables to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use; 2  Training (152 kB) - Professional pesticide users, distributors and advisors get proper training.