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Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… to whom they are addressed – provider and/or user country – and what exactly is expected from the addressee. … the Protocol operational. It explains possible options for developing ABS policies and strategies, key components of ABS … objectives are a consequence of the opposing interests of developing and developed countries (the so-called North-South …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… differentiated regimes, the special needs and interests of developing countries and of countries with economies in … consumption and in contributing to capacity-building in developing countries, inter alia by providing financial … http://leo.informea.org/terms/developing-country http://leo.informea.org/terms/economy-transition …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… Institute (WRI) concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … participation from all parts of the world, in particular developing countries, and from NGOs. In order to maintain … as well as other relevant information. x. The process of developing a protocol should be conducted as a matter of …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Protecting human health and the environment: A guide to the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous chemicals and pesticides

… Consent (PIC), a procedure aimed especially at helping developing countries, many of which can find it difficult to monitor and control imports. 4 If a member country – generally referred to as a State party – decides … that have been in circulation for some time. ● If a single developing country or country in transition to a market …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Free Prior and Informed Consent - An indigenous peoples' right and a good practice for local communities - Manual for project practitioners

… Focal Points on Indigenous Peoples; the Guatemala UN Country Team; and The Mountain Partnership and Aigine … organizations to respect the right to FPIC when developing and implementing projects affecting Indigenous … after approaching Indigenous Peoples with regard to developing a project that could affect them, and once they …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

The three pillars of the Basel Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Stage 4: Confirmation of disposal The Ban Amendment The Country-led Initiative Illegal traffic in hazardous wastes … On receipt of the notification document, the CA of the country of import must provide its written consent (with or … the Ban Amendment was a way to address challenges faced by developing countries and countries with economies in …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Major Components of the Cartagena Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… decision to approve or prohibit its import. The importing country may also take into account socio-economic … that is consistent with the objective of the Protocol. A developing country Party or a Party with an economy in … recognizes the fact that many countries, particularly developing countries have limited capabilities to cope with …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Overview of the Rotterdam Convention

… In response to these concerns, UNEP and FAO started developing and promoting voluntary information exchange … that present a hazard under the conditions of use in developing country Parties or Parties with economies in transition may …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

PIC Chemicals An Introduction to the Chemicals Listed in the Rotterdam Convention that are Subject to the Iinternational Legally-binding Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure

… proposed for inclusion in Annex III by any Party that is a developing country or a country with an economy in transition that is … for impacts on human health under conditions of use in developing countries. HS Code 2924.12 (Pure substance) …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Major Components of the Nagoya Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… (PIC), unless otherwise is determined by the provider country. A number of measures must be taken by all Parties … with the national focal point and CNAs from the provider country, and to the designated authority from the user country and the user in the form of a checkpoint communiqué. …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity