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Global Land Outlook
… and consumption, and ensuing levels of food loss/waste, further accelerate the rate of land use change, land … have increased dramatically in the last two decades: domestic elites and food-importing countries grab large … and marker of development success, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP). While its strongest supporters …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… from inter- national environmental conventions into domestic legislation and policy; enacting and improving laws … Normal University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; Domestic Environmental Law and Policy Specialist, Asian … loss of mud and sand, as a result of abandoned soil, waste sand and slag generated from mining, quarrying, road …
Biodiversity: My hotel in action - A guide to sustainable use of biological resources in the Caribbean
… piped from rivers and reservoirs some distance away, and waste may be disposed miles away from its source. The same is … in controlling the trade. Each country adopts its own domestic legislation to ensure that CITES is implemented at … to water sources from walking, movement by surrounding domestic animals and other activities. The goal is to …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… least one international convention 10 and many pieces of domestic legislation refer to various individual soil … and wind erosion. ■ Over-exploitation of vegetation for domestic use: this activity does not necessarily involve the … power generation, infrastructure and urbanisation, waste handling, traffic, etc. It is most often linked to soil …
Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… irrelevant as a contribution to the national gross domestic product, wildlife’s influence on local economies can … that CITES specifically enables parties to adopt stricter domestic measures (article 14). The convention requires … may include but are not limited to: artificial housing; waste removal; health care; protection from predators; and …
Towards sustainable fisheries law: a comparative analysis
… legal instruments affecting Kenya 93 2. Overview of domestic legislation 94 3. Institutional structures 99 4. … legal instruments affecting Namibia 154 2. Overview of domestic legislation 159 3. Institutional and organizational … coastal environment because most of them have inadequate waste treatment systems. As a result, many traditional …
The Land in Numbers
… 1 kg of meat requires as much water as an average domestic household uses over a 10 month period (50 … milk 150 m2 22 m2 10 m2 4.3 m2 3, 61 m2 3.4 m2 1.5 m2 5 5 WASTE(D) LAND: LOST CAPITAL Land resources are under pressure … degradation or water shortages, virtually no post-harvest waste, and farmers who know precisely when and how to plant, …
CITES and CBNRM. Proceedings of an international symposium on “The relevance of CBNRM to the conservation and sustainable use of CITES-listed species in exporting countries”
… to the Convention is involved, even to apply stricter domestic measures. It is worth stressing that CITES advises the decision to apply stricter domestic measures in particular in regard to trade with non- … research on anacondas, avoid resource misuse and waste, and maximize local income in a manner that would …
Aquaculture: responsible practices and certification
… standards. They should provide an opportunity to penetrate domestic and international markets. Guide C Aquaculture … climate change impact, energy and resource consumption and waste generation. Another issue being discussed is the … market access and provide an opportunity to penetrate domestic and international markets. Justification Both …
Water Management and Stewardship
… Wetland Reserve in South Africa in 2006. Waste water from the mine contained a high concentration of … on water resources for other uses such as drinking supply/domestic use or agriculture. In that case, the appropriate … in these projects in the case of water for drinking and domestic use. As for water resources for other uses, you …