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An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… genetic modification 9 IV Cross-cutting issues 11 Box 6. Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration 13 V Overview of the … on Environment and Development and, in particular, the precautionary approach con- tained in Principle 15 and will: … use as food or feed, or for processing (LMO-FFPs); the precautionary principle; identification and documentation …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Major Components of the Cartagena Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… and knowledge, the party of import may apply the precautionary approach in making its decision on the import … http://www.informea.org/terms/precautionary-principle 4. Risk Assessment and Risk …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Convention on Biodiversity

… is the framework for action under the Convention n The precautionary principle states that where there is a threat of significant …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

UNEP Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… in Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) and called for a precautionary approach. In contrast, Argentina, Chile and …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… the wise use of wetlands established the important Ramsar principle that its purpose was “for the benefit of mankind”: … maintenance of buffer zones, and the application of the precautionary approach. Participation in management In the … Ramsar, provided that they are in line with the Ramsar principle of “wise use” (sustainable use) and do not lead to …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… and data should be collected. 7 – In applying the principle of equity, it is assumed that the removal of … manage OUV. 9. Field researchers should adopt the highest precautionary standards to avoid the accidental introduction … 5.3 for a discussion on tourism at World Heritage sites. Principle 1: Contribution to World Heritage objectives …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… to ‘potential use’ in Article 5.1a) evidences the precautionary approach adopted by the International Treaty.4 …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… their subsequent use. The concept of PIC is based on the principle that prior to potential users getting access to … over their genetic resources, due to the territoriality principle they are hampered in monitoring and controlling the … or sustainable use legislation; ! application of the precautionary approach; ! goals of bene!t-sharing, including …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity