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

… far thought to be). Others, however, may cause cancer and damage the nervous systems, reproductive systems, immune … 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, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The Law of the Sea

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … pollution Key provisions Principles of International Environmental Law States obligations Chapter XII and other … areas, responsibility and liability for pollution damage and sovereign immunity. …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

UN Watercourses Convention User’s Guide

… entry into force!” Dr. Owen McIntyre, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law, Faculty of Law, University College Cork. … Dr. Sokhem Pech, Manager, International Group, Environmental Governance, Hatfield Consultants and Chair of … harm in the USA and the payment of compensation for any damage caused despite complying with the emissions regime. …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

Vital Waste Graphics 3

… Wastes and their Disposal is the most comprehensive global environmental agreement on hazardous and other wastes. It … in Southern Norway. GRID- Arendal’s mission is to provide environmental information, communications and capacity … of the contents and shall not be liable of any loss or damage that may be occasioned, directly or indirectly, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Vessel-Based Sources of Marine Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … human health, to harm living resources and marine life, to damage amenities or to interfere with other legitimate uses … enforcement actions while still implementing marine environmental standards. A useful technique to promote more …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Regulation of Freshwater at the Regional and Subregional Levels - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … water management, conservation of water resources and environmental protection; To ensure that transboundary waters … and the Protocol on Civil Liability and Compensation for Damage caused by the Transboundary Effects of Industrial …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Convention on Biological Diversity

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … the CBD framework, the effectiveness of multilateral environmental agreements is increasingly viewed as dependent … except where their exercise “would cause a serious damage or threat to biological diversity.” Paragraph (2) …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Marine and Freshwater

Waste management for human health and livelihood

… (MDGs), to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against women. … Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability, MDG 8: Develop a global … and through dental and medical treatments. High levels may damage the brain, kidneys, and developing foetuses. PCBs …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Introduction to the Minamata Convention on Mercury - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course to the … general muscle weakness, narrowing of the field of vision, damage to hearing and speech and, in extreme cases, insanity, … Mercury Assessment 2013: Sources, Emissions, Releases and Environmental Transport. UNEP Chemicals Branch, Geneva, …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

… is a crime. The Basel Convention is one of the very few environmental treaties to define a prohibited activity as a … of our land, air and waters can lead to irreparable damage to the environment. Article 9 of the Basel Convention … child mortality, improving maternal health, and ensuring environmental sustainability. What is being done about it? …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste