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The UNCCD: Laying the groundwork for future security (2014-2015)
… practices, we can simultaneously help populations adapt to climate change and build resilience to drought; reduce the … for terrestrial ecosystems as the practical foundation for climate change adaptation. We will enhance our support to … 8 Limited capacity and access to appropriate knowledge and technology remains a key challenge to promoting UNCCD …
Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols
… of pollutants on people and the environment and on the technology to control emissions. Taking into account all … gaseous emissions that may contribute significantly to climate change, to the formation of tropospheric background … designed, other effects on the environment (e.g. global climate change) and on human health should also be taken into …
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… regional action programmes 9. Research, development and technology National capacities 10. National laws 11. Public … such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. However, the only binding international … Diversity and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Article 8(1) of the Desertification …
First report on the protection of the atmosphere
… with relevant political negotiations, including those on climate change, ozone depletion, and long-range transboundary … responsibilities, and the transfer of funds and technology to developing countries, including intellectual … the use of the concept of “equity” in the context of climate change — often ambiguous and arbitrary — clearly …
Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… financial assistance and access to environmentally sound technology. In particular, developed countries should play a … Examples Article 4 of the 1992 Climate Change Convention recognizes the special … on Biological Diversity and in article 3(3) of the 1992 Climate Change Convention. The 1992 CBD states: “..where …
Second report on the protection of the atmosphere
… scientific data, that air pollution, ozone depletion and climate change pose a threat to the atmosphere. While a few … with relevant political negotiations, including those on climate change, ozone depletion, and long-range transboundary … responsibilities, and the transfer of funds and technology to developing countries, including intellectual …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… rights 13 4.2 Research, education and training 14 4.3 Technology transfer and use 15 4.4 Protection of and … control; sustainable development; trade-related aspects; climate change, among others. The world has also witnessed … Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or the Kyoto Protocol. Both the CBD and the …
International Environmental Law-making and Diplomacy Review 2014
… seventh Course, which returned to Finland in 2010, was ‘Climate Change’. The eighth Course was held in Bangkok, … declines in marine fisheries and the impacts of climate change, increase the likelihood of conflict;5 and, on … was organized in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). In 2012, the Course moved to yet another …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… rights 13 4.2 Research, education and training 14 4.3 Technology transfer and use 15 4.4 Protection of and … Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or the Kyoto Protocol. Both the CBD and the … activities and projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the …
Review of the Legal and Policy Framework for Transboundary Natural Resource Management in Southern Africa
… and finance; • Human resource development, science and technology; • Natural resources and environment; • Social … resource development;228 • create a favourable investment climate for tourism; • improve the quality, competitiveness … It seeks to contribute towards the improvement of the climate for domestic, cross-border and foreign investment. …