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Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Even in the most remote areas of the polar ice caps, the deep abyssal ocean and high mountains, pollutants such as … (Trucost 2016). and seas, even in remote areas such as deep trenches and uninhabited islands in on the physical and … more Béné 2015). One potential source of pollution is deep sea mining. Such activities are still in the exploration …
Introduction to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits
… the Earth’s surface, on average, only a few kilometres deep. Oceans and seas currently cover approximately 71% of … within national jurisdiction, such as the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone and continental shelves, as well … beyond national jurisdiction, such as the high seas and deep seabed. The sovereignty of a state extends, beyond its …
Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“UNCLOS”) as well as in article 20 of the Association of … such as the high seas and the airspace above them, the deep seabed, outer space, the Moon and other celestial … http://leo.informea.org/terms/deep-sea-bed http://leo.informea.org/terms/outer-space 5. …
Introduction to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
… coral reefs found in both tropical and temperate areas, sea-grass beds and mangrove forests. Most of these ecosystems … that support rare marine organisms. Seamounts on the deep sea-bed are known for their endemism as well. Other uses … highly criticized for its threat to biodiversity is deep-sea fishing, in particular those fisheries that use …
Introductory Course to Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
… coral reefs found in both tropical and temperate areas, sea-grass beds and mangrove forests. Most of these ecosystems … that support rare marine organisms. Seamounts on the deep sea-bed are known for their endemism as well. Other uses … highly criticized for its threat to biodiversity is deep-sea fishing, in particular those fisheries that use …
Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
… coral reefs found in both tropical and temperate areas, sea-grass beds and mangrove forests. Most of these ecosystems … that support rare marine organisms. Seamounts on the deep sea-bed are known for their endemism as well. Other uses … highly criticized for its threat to biodiversity is deep-sea fishing, in particular those fisheries that use …
Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… in a large, horizontal format, 30.5 cm wide by 22.5 cm deep, chosen as one unlikely to be overlooked in an … Molentargius, Sardinia; for the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea, Germany; for La Brenne, France; for the Thames, Dee and … finally approved This having been done, he expressed his deep emotions of pleasure and satisfaction at this …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… l’Environnement, Tunisia • Harald Marencic, Common Wadden Sea Secretariat • Vinod B. Mathur, Dean, Faculty of Wildlife … steeper areas. ‘We are nothing without the Quebrada Honda (Deep Ravine)’ declares a community leader from Vicos, one of … over an important part of the Ecuadorian Andes, from deep valleys to peaks over 5,000 m, and encompasses a range …
Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
… UNCLOS United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea UNDRIP United Nations Declaration on the Rights of … to say, the high seas and the so-called Area (that is the deep seabed) – are outside of the scope of the Nagoya … biological diversity: conservation and sustainable use of deep seabed genetic resources beyond the limits of national …
Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment
… experts have reviewed the material. We wish to express our deep gratitude to all those who have dedicated time and … Steps in the SEA process … 6.3 Why give special attention to biodiversity in SEA and decision-making? .................43 6.4 What biodiversity issues are relevant to SEA …