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Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities in the Apparel Sector

… the animals are raised (e.g. water pollution from animal waste, habitat degradation from grazing, and pasture … land uses, including food production). o Substitute more hazardous chemicals with less hazardous ones: As evidence improves on impacts of industrial …
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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… impact on the environment 11 3.1 Control of pollution and waste management 11 3.2 Military and hostile activities 12 4. … Convention on the Control of Transbound- ary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, 1989. 24 … reduce the adverse effects of radioactive, toxic and other hazardous substances and waste. In order to achieve this …
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The Ecosystem Approach: Island voices Island choices

… address a variety of issues ranging from tourism and waste management to freshwater and transportation. Clearly, … 50% of all respondents also selected land degradation and waste disposal as the most environmental urgent issues. It is … ecosystems (coral reefs, mangroves) Land degradation Waste disposal Endangered species Invasive species Climate …
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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… impact on the environment 11 3.1 Control of pollution and waste management 11 3.2 Military and hostile activities 12 4. … Convention on the Control of Transbound- ary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, 1989. 24 … reduce the adverse effects of radioactive, toxic and other hazardous substances and waste. In order to achieve this …
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A guide to designing legal and institutional frameworks on alien invasive species

… Within a country or region, transportation of soil, garden waste, tree nursery products or seeds of other species can … entific and technical uncertainty about those effects (Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act of 1996). 3.2.3 … with intentional intro- ductions of aliens and GMOs (Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act of 1996) and …
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Conservation with justice - A rights-based approach

… measures to ensure that no storage or disposal of hazardous materials shall take place in the lands or … on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade … Canadian citizens alleged that the storage of radioactive waste near their homes threatened the right to life of …
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Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects

… (or sometimes reduced) due to human activities – such as waste heat from industrial activities and deforestation. GI … vegetation in the soil help to break down many types of waste, eliminating pathogens and reducing the level of … permeable pavements include fuel stations and zones where hazardous materials are handled. Benefits Primary benefits …
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Review of the Legal and Policy Framework for Transboundary Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa

… is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and … of two dwellings to single dwelling, advertising, waste disposal and does not cover conversion to TFCA. … than domestic use or use that results in the discharge of waste into such waters, must be subject to a permit from the …
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Review and Analysis of specific Transboundary Natural Resources Management (TBNRM) Initiatives in the Southern African Region

… is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and … of two dwellings to single dwelling, advertising, waste disposal and does not cover conversion to TFCA. … than domestic use or use that results in the discharge of waste into such waters, must be subject to a permit from the …
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Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China

… loss of mud and sand, as a result of abandoned soil, waste sand and slag generated from mining, quarrying, road … and Control of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste 1995 provide the major legislative mechanisms for land … Dianchi Lakes); sewage recycling projects; and industrial waste-water treatment. Practice has shown that major …
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