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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… to assess species biodiversity. OC storage in above-ground biomass was assessed within the same study design. For the calculation of carbon stocks, allometric biomass equations were used (Sampaio Silva 2005, Sampaio et … that grazing had a significant negative effect on the biomass of woody plants, herbs and bromeliads. The analysis …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols

… for combustion of solid and liquid fuels, other than biomass and peat:26 Table 1 Fuel type Thermal input (MWth) … In particular, the ELVs shall not apply to: – Plants using biomass and peat as their only fuel source; – Plants in which … 0.5 ng TEQ/m3. 2 Including incinerators treating biomass waste which may contain halogenated organic compounds …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… in the coming decades. However, promoting the use of biomass and biofuels could increase air pollution. Emission … mobile machinery, domestic stoves and installations for biomass burning • Set ammonia emission standards for large …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… and those operating on non- conventional renewable energy (biomass) are exempt from the tax. • A tax on local … gender equality • A vast and inexhaustible energy supply • Biomass plants raise concerns about air emissions and water … and market development, iii) favor the transformation of biomass use towards more efficient and sustainable practices, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Climate Change- International Legal Regime - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… in a carbon ‘pool.’ Examples of carbon pools are forest biomass, wood products and soils. The inclusion of carbon … calls on Parties to take action to conserve and enhance biomass, forest, oceanic and other greenhouse gas sinks and …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… system Water and air purification, reduction of plant biomass, altered climate regulation through carbon …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… would be expected from its relative abundance or total biomass; a limited change in the number of individuals has … that shape the flow of energy and the distribution of biomass: changes in the foodweb have immediate repercussion …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… which only extracts less than 1 per cent of a whale’s biomass for subsequent scientific anal- ysis (biopsy and … – after the Unit- 133 Approximately 40 per cent of biomass is usually discharged on the spot as waste, i.e. …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… with actual or potential use or value for humanity (CBD). Biomass fuels Fuels from dry organic matter (e.g fi rewood, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance