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Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… cope with changing climate conditions (UNFCCC). 2) Genetically determined characteristic that enhances the ability of an organism to cope with its environment (CBD). Adaptation Fund … movement, transit, handling and use of living modified organisms that may have an adverse effect on the …
Compilation of Internationally agreed environmental Goals and Objectives
… Genetic Resources, 2007, para. 15 NB Biosafety /living modified organisms (g) Establish or maintain means to … the risks associated with the use and release of living modified organisms resulting from biotechnology which are … the field of the safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology that …
Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… the existing international legal regime may need to be modified (for example to revisit responsive, voluntary … Modified Organisms (LMOs) which are usually referred to as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Following adoption of … to Benefit the Environment GMO: Genetically modified organism GO: Operational Group (Brazil, known by its …
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
… for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto MEPC Marine … and ecosystems. d. Control and eradicate non-native or genetically modified organisms harmful to native species and … means a dynamic complex of plant, animal and micro-organism communities and their non-living environment, …
Guide for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… African Group called for strong procedures for trade in Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) and called for a precautionary … with your country’s national interests? n Should it be modified or improved in some way? n Does it have any chance …
ASEAN Handbook on legal cooperation to combat wildlife crime
… (2) Importation or possession of noxious insects, pests or genetically modified organisms, etc. No person shall knowingly import … dangerous to animals or birds, or any genetically modified organism without the prior written consent of the …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… application of subparagraph (2) for artificial and heavily modified bodies of water, with the aim of achieving good … shall protect and enhance all artificial and heavily modified bodies of water, with the aim of achieving good … the involved works or activities of the project are modified, the interested parties shall inform this fact to …