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Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… agreements and resolutions also enable the exchange of resources and information as well as the sharing of … the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA). However, … as Waterfowl Habitat (1971) provides measures for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. According to the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

D1 - Ecosystem Approach and Ecosystem Services

… of alien or new species and the preservation of the marine environment. Reference is made to existing and … of an ecosystem approach to integrated water resources management in domestic and international law. The … is a milestone in the global efforts towards biodiversity conservation and ecosystem-based management. The broad scope …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… to its original venue in Joen- suu, Finland, had ‘Natural Resources’ as its special theme. The eleventh Course was … J. Bowman, ‘The Effectiveness of International Nature Conservation Agreements’, in Helle T. Anker and Ellen M. … amended to be the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Examples 5. Access and Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Indigenous and local communities Prior informed … the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter of … act with prudence and caution to ensure that effective conservation measures are taken to prevent serious harm to …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… circular and less toxic while reducing the overall use of resources. This transition can only take place if preventive … pollutants; ii. Areas of pollution (air, water, marine and coastal, land/soil) including the cross-cutting … notable examples are the 33/50 Program, and the Resource Conservation Act National Partnership for Environmental …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… to occur annually as a result of the way we use natural resources and impact the environment to support global … in drinking water, and other micro-pollutants in fresh and marine water. Some, such as those coming from abandoned … in demand for land for food production, housing and nature conservation, against a limited supply. Although many …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… climate change, invasive species, overexploitation of resources and many forms of pollution. Global Biodiversity … impact assessment as a key instrument for achieving the conservation, sustainable use and equitable sharing … from all sources including inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… owing to ”the lack of the necessary expertise and resources.” This handbook is intended, among other things, to … deserve special mention: • Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter (known … 73/78 – adopted in 1973 and 1978) • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (known as …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… on sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources. First generation agreements primarily address the … natural resources -- such as wildlife, air and the marine environment. Examples include the 1971 Convention on … of the Ramsar Convention is assisted by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Secretariats assist Parties by …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Compliance under biodiversity - related conventions

… Protocol on Biosafety Nagoya Protocol on ABS plant genetic resources for food and agriculture: benefit-sharing and … (Article VIII(7)) - points of exit and entry – UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) keeps track through … from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance