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Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… related to specific issues such as biological diversity, chemical pollution, climate change or wetlands protections. … for Damage Caused by the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents on Transboundary Waters to the 1992 … and to the 1992 Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, May 21, 2003 (not in force), …
RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions
… confer protective status on wetlands and to limit urban, industrial and recreational development which might adversely … ecosystem” are defined as “those physical, biological or chemical components, such as soil, water, plants, animals and … wetland area as a result of residential, recreational and industrial development or infrastructure projects. Typically, …
Biodiversity, the next challenge for financial institutions ? A scoping study to assess exposure of financial institutions to biodiversity business risks and identifying options for business opportunities
… an increase in temperature of 2.0–6.4o Celsius above pre- industrial level in 2100, climate change will probably become … countries that will hold companies liable for accidents at industrial installations, including tailing dams, as well as … sectors considered to be environmentally risky, such as chemical facilities or service stations. Source: Business and …