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… Change 220 and the Convention on Biological Diversity (Biodiversity Convention), 221 provide for sustainable … sustainable development”. Article 1 of the Biological Biodiversity Convention states that: “The objectives of this … storage is that the sequestration costs can be partially offset by revenues from oil and gas production, 291 while its …

… of non-compliance after becoming a Party. In such ] [20] Biodiversity Country study in GeorGia After Georgia ratified the CBD in 1994, it undertook a Biodiversity Country Study. This study was required by the … ON COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEMENT OF MEAs302 C H II - B n Offset approaches. These approaches allow a facility to …

… for the maintenance of the region’s ecological system and biodiversity; respect the Arctic’s significance for and … regulation. They are places of unique and rich biodiversity, cultural diversity within largely traditional … and can be put into use immediately; this is, however, offset by their informality and lack of legal force. Soft- …

… Box III(2)-6: CBD Programme of Work on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity—MPAs and national legislation 231 Box III(2)-7: … areas has expanded despite the ongoing loss of global biodiversity. At the same time, the use of protected areas as … to build good public relations, or as a concession or offset for other activities. Motivations may include interest …

… fees. They provide a revenue stream to the ministry to offset the staff costs associated with the permit review … inconsistently with: 1. Australia’s obligations under: the Biodiversity Convention; or the Apia Convention; or CITES; or … important for agricultural productivity and for the biodiversity of the tropics; (iii) Conservation and …