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GEO yearbook 2003
… Canadian Arctic and West Greenland. It argues that excess exposure to mercury must be addressed by reducing worldwide … fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on human health in the US. Exposure to ambient particulate matter was associated with … be eaten safely (FDA and EPA 2004). The goal is to reduce exposure to mercury in women who are, or may become, …
Transboundary Water Governance - Adaptation to Climate Change
… water sector are fundamental to reducing vulnerability,9 exposure to hazards, sensitivity, and building capacity to … drive the water cycle27 Ecosystems vary greatly in their exposure to precipitation, and hence as source areas for … of vulnerability, which can be described as follows: 1. Exposure – the direct danger (i.e., the stressor), and the …
Global Land Outlook
… productivity and responding to climate change. extent of exposure, sensitivity and impacts.”92 The vital role women … to generate new income sources and reduce their exposure to risks and hazards associated with land production … also as a way for households to reduce and diversify their exposure to economic uncertainty and unexpected …
Water Management and Stewardship
… key concern for companies is their supply chain water risk exposure, particularly in agriculture, but they are having … the dependence a company has on freshwater and their exposure to water-related risks. 2. Knowledge of impact – … Influence governance – Depending on the sector and their exposure to risk, this step can be one of the trickiest for …