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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… The Scientifi c and Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Development (STK4SD) Consortium United Nations Convention to … for a food secure future. The CGIAR aims to reduce rural poverty, improve food security, human health and … AND SUSTAINABILITY OF DAIRY FAMILY FARMING IN THE SOUTHERN RURAL REGION OF PERNAMBUCO STATE IN BRAZIL FAGES, MARJOLAINE …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

The Land in Numbers

… and soil, in terms of future social stability and economic development, should not be underestimated. The figures … would have a global impact. It would create employment in rural areas and transform once unproductive lands into fields … For example, a typical sand dam road crossing can enhance rural infrastructure and yield 50,000 litres of water/day. 56 …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Desertification: the invisible frontline

… to sub-saharan africa where half a billion inhabitants are rural, a majority lives off the land and desertification is a … insecurity triggered riots in over 30 countries. But it is rural communities like those of Bangalala, who depend on … of fragile states and regional conflicts. economic growth, development and poverty eradication are the building blocks …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… cost-effective next step for national and international development agendas. It is a clear goal for the UNCCD and an … impacts the more than 1.2 billion of the world’s rural poor who depend directly upon the land for their food … Adaptation In practical terms, for most of the world’s rural population, real and effective climate change …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Global Mercury Assessment

… its subsequent pathways and fate is a further significant development as these topics were not addressed in the 2008 … 2005 to USD 1100 per ounce in 2010), along with increased rural poverty, may indeed have caused more activity in this … mercury Decrease of 1.4-1.8% per year North America, rural sites 1995-2005 Total gaseous mercury Decrease of 2.2% …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… of the problems of those wastes and explores why and how development agencies and other donors need to take action to … human health and the environment, in meeting sustainable development goals, and in the reduction of poverty. The … reduction Nearly a billion households, particularly the rural poor, rely directly on natural resources for their …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ozone Depletion - Chapter 9 - UNEP Training Manual on International Environmental Law

… of surface level ozone are increasingly being observed in rural areas as well. 6. Stratospheric ozone, in contrast, … ozone-depleting substances might inhibit their industrial development. Countries with industries heavily relying on … and scientific assessment, information exchange and development and transfer of technology. 16. The Convention …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… 8. Air pollution control is linked to several sustainable development targets, promoting e.g. healthy lives and … and are the result of emissions in other cities as well as rural areas. Ammonia is a crucial contributor to the … linked to the future use of fossil fuels, but more to the development in livestock and diets. Current knowledge …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Vital Waste Graphics 3

… and, where appropriate, modify trends and shape the development of our society into more sustainable pathways. … directly on these services for subsistence and income, the rural poor. It is indeed from sectors like agriculture, … Report for the UK Department for Environ- ment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ratification and Implementation Guidelines

… on Emissions and Releases Article 19: Research, Development and Monitoring IV. Implementation Article 20: … and Mandate of the ICC Composition of the ICC and Development of Recommendations Issues for ICC Consideration … provides an important economic resource for miners and rural communities often in areas or regions where there are …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste