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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… used feedstock. 'Agrofuel' refers to products of agriculture biomass, by-products at farming level and … laws and regulations, including legislation applicable to agriculture, water management, land management and land-use … to improve planted energy forests (for charcoal), and agriculture and forestry residues (including sugarcane …
3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts
… region, with 2,300 scientists, working in the fields of agriculture, food, biodiversity and the environment, much of … William Albert PAYNE, Dean and Professor at the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources and … and ecological set up Workshop 1.3: Food security, agriculture, pastoralism Workshop 1.4: Socio-economics …
GEO yearbook 2003
… plant genetic resources for food security and sustainable agriculture entered into force, and the Kyoto Protocol … systems, terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity, water, agriculture, human health and economy (EEA 2004). A year of … management. Meanwhile the growing role of biotechnology in agriculture offered both promise and challenge. The …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… the interlinkages—for example, between land and water, agriculture and water, technology and water, health and … of pollution of water resources resulting from e.g. agriculture as well as providing assistance, upon request, … washing and subsistence farming, as well as for commercial agriculture and industrial uses requiring pure water. …
Sustainably Investing in Rangelands - Jordan
… Development Agency. Published by: Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan and International Union for … © 2015 The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - Ministry of Agriculture Reproduction of this publication for educational … reflect those of The National Library, The Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan and other partnering organizations. …
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… key sectors throughout the regions. These sectors include: agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, fisheries and … ............................................... 95 3.1 Agriculture … 212 Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas Basic Act … 2: Soil and water management measures against during agriculture will increase yield and prevent land soil …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… EU: ......... European Union FAO: ....... Food and Agriculture Organization GCA: ...... Game Controlled Area … to deal with climate uncertainty than other forms of agriculture, lacking the rigid seasonality of crop production … boundaries77. The growth of green investment markets in agriculture, energy, infrastructure and environmental …
Conservation and sustainable development in mountain areas
… • Alexia Baldascini, Forestry Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, … • Thomas Hofer, Forestry Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, … • Douglas McGuire, Forestry Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… rather than specific economic sectors such as tourism or agriculture. The Strategy is also expected to lead to … activities (i.e. fisheries, aquaculture, forestry, agriculture, and primary industries), secondary industries … security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use …
Embedding the Environment in Sustainable Development Goals
… and forests, water, healthy seas and oceans, sustainable agriculture, environmental justice for the poor and … 1) is linked in many cases to greater output from modern agriculture accompanied by its requirements for water, … and usually with a much lower environmental impact). Agriculture accounts for 70% of freshwater withdrawals and …