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Global Land Outlook
… planet should be being harnessed, the availability of good quality land is declining. As the American author Mark Twain … “One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence … such formerly abundant but necessary elements of life as air, water, and food would, if exchange values were then …
Developing a Global Soil Regime
… the global community became more aware of the phenomena of air and water pollution. More recently, the issues of climate … of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination’; SDG 12 … as the most impoverished people often occupy areas of poor quality soil.20 Soil law must play a much more effective role …
Legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable soils: A preliminary report
… it is one of the three essential elements (with water and air) on which humans depend for the mainte- nance of their … habitats and gene reserves, much larger in quantity and in quality than all the above-ground biomass. 2.1.2 Cultural … substances, and point-source pollution, particularly air and water pollution. National environmental protection …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… and techniques. 4. Protection of the country’s land quality and interests: Includes the stipulation of rights and … the ground surface caused by soil grains contained in the air flow. Hydrate corrosion• : the soil, soil body or other … the PRC is influenced by the high Inner Mongolia-Siberian air pressure and the southward air current weather phenomena. …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… of the fallow period in shifting cultivation, use of poor quality irrigation water, absence or inadequate maintenance … 1997, Environmental Performance Indicators, Proposals for air, fresh water and land; Australia, New South Wales, … to sustainably use, manage, protect and conserve (a) land, air, water, and minerals; (b) plants, animals and other …