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An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… UNEP United Nations Environment Programme WHO World Health Organization WTO World Trade Organization xiii List of … summed up in the analysis of single articles (e.g. human health); and � to give an overview of the Protocol’s pro- … diversity, taking also into account the risks to human health. Article 19(4) considers transfers of LMOs from one …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. An issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners

… serious or irreversible harm to the environment or human health in the absence of scientific certainty about that … there are threats of harm to the environment (or human health). There is little guidance in this formulation as to … “When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, pre- cautionary measures should be …
19 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… of global partnership to conserve, protect and restore the health and integrity of the Earth’s ecosystem. In view of the … essential to protecting the environment (including human health) and is accordingly one of the most commonly … http://leo.informea.org/terms/health
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

The Law of the Sea

… harm to living resources and marine life hazard to human health, hindrance to marine activities, including fishing, … http://leo.informea.org/terms/health
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

The burden of proof in natural resources legislation: Some critical issues for fisheries law

… for legislation designed to regulate economic activities. Health and safety legislation lays down standards for such … of such offences may be found in legislation protecting health and safety in employment, or safeguarding the physical … specifically provide that "[If] national security, public health or safety was significantly endangered, the court may …
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Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework

… social equity, resource access and ownership statistics, health and welfare statistics, surveys); biophysical evidence … report. Evaluation methods are well developed in public health and education. They are far less common in the law, … 1) local communities have a vested interest in the health and productivity of their local marine environment; 2) …
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The Vienna Convention for the protection of the Ozone Layer - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… objective of the Vienna Convention is to protect human health and the environment against the effects of ozone …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere