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Desertification: the invisible frontline

… future water demands, diffuse ethnic tensions or reverse migration flows. • over 1 billion people today have no access … • by 2050, 200 million people may be permanently displaced environmental migrants mIgraTIon – FIghT or Flee • by 2020 an … • by 2050, 200 million people may be permanently displaced environmental migrants naTIonal securITy – breakIng DoWn Many …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

The UNCCD: Laying the groundwork for future security (2014-2015)

… and build resilience to drought; reduce the risk of forced migration and conflict over dwindling natural resources and … 6 We will consistently promote a joint approach to environmental decision making globally and full … in building synergy and efficiency within the global environmental system. In a major push for 2014-2015, UNCCD …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… adaptive methods of using ecosystems to reduce poverty and environmental degradation, while achieving sustainable … Coro, Venezuela (LAC) Cristobal Felix DIAZ MOREJON, Environmental Specialist at the Environmental Directorate of … capacity of existing land resources as well as to migration of the population from areas affected from both …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs

… organic pollutants. For this to be achieved under variable environmental conditions and a multitude of physical, … organic pollutants. For this to be achieved under variable environmental conditions and a multitude of physical, … and promote the use of best available techniques and best environmental practices. This is one of the most difficult …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … tourism, has grown considerably in recent decades. The environmental concerns of the increasing use of ever bigger … ships. Once cruise vessels call in port, however, the environmental impact differs fundamentally. While supplying …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Introduction to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … tourism, has grown considerably in recent decades. The environmental concerns of the increasing use of ever bigger … ships. Once cruise vessels call in port, however, the environmental impact differs fundamentally. While supplying …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

The Land in Numbers

… to drought. We would also reduce the risk of forced migration and conflict and would secure sustainable food and … of Natural Resources and the Environment 2009, p. 8 2. Environmental Justice Foundation EJF: The gathering storm. … 9. Pimentel, David: Soil Erosion: A food and environmental threat, p.1. …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere