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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… the objective is to maintain and improve the quantity and quality of productive land. The conference called for … seed systems Workshop 2.2: Agro-ecosystems Workshop 2.3: Soil and water issues Workshop 2.4: Knowledge and knowledge … 39 NEXUS AMONG WATER, SOIL, FOOD AND BIODIVERSITY IN MEXICO OSWALD-SPRING, URSULA …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… and adequate conditions of life, in an environment of a quality…”, while the Rio Declaration states that humans “are … at specific transboundary water basins, while land and soil pollution is indirectly addressed by the United Nations … or sewage as well as the growing of food on contaminated soil. In all actions against pollution, it is also important …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… Areas of pollution (air, water, marine and coastal, land/soil) including the cross-cutting categories of chemicals and … a Pollution-Free Planet Air pollution 1. Develop air quality policies and strategies at the subnational, national … water and access to sanitation for all by 2030 Land/soil pollution 19. Adopt agroecological practices and …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… of wastes, flood control, storm and coastal protection, soil formation and conservation, sedimentation processes, … the production of all other ecosystem services, such as soil formation, nutrients cycling and primary production. • … or mangroves; • Social values: employment, safety, health, quality of life, social security, appreciation of the …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution

… source pollution. The class highlights how quantity and quality control of groundwater are interrelated because … or induce saline intrusion or the migration of lower quality or brackish waters. Therefore, rules on regulating … recovery (in case of surface spreading techniques, called “soil aquifer treatment” - SAT) and to improve groundwater …
24 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

E1 - Regulation of the Environment - Support Function of Groundwater Systems

… Groundwater Supplies 3.2. Protecting Groundwater Quality 3.3. Protecting Aquifer Integrity and Functioning … the geologic profile where the pores or voids between the soil particles are completely filled with water. A geologic … below the surface under dozens or hundreds of meters of soil where they cannot be viewed or explored easily, can make …
24 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

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

… 95% of the EU population is living in areas above WHO air quality guideline levels of PM2.5 and ozone (O3) The loss in … indicate regions with a high degree of accumulation in soil and ecosystems (source: /CCE) Air pollution is more than … and developments in transport and livestock. Future air quality could profit from climate and energy measures or an …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… carried on or contemplated therein. Article 6: Air quAlity mAnAgement Taking into account articles 2 to 5, the … monitor chemical components in other media such as water, soil and vegetation, as well as a similar monitoring … Critical, target and monitoring loads are defined for each soil class and management actions are prescribed as per the …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Transboundary Air Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… and buildings. Rain containing SO and NO acidifies the soil and water, killing plants and animals. Surface water … governments to take action across sectors to improve air quality to protect human health and the environment and to … establish and implement nationally determined ambient air quality standards, taking into account the World Health …
24 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… this Convention at national and regional levels. Land and soil degradation undermine the security and development of … security) and environmental benefits (biodiversity, water, soil) in addition to climate change adaptation. We will … UNCCD umbrella; allow partners to focus on developing high-quality knowledge rather than using limited resources for …
24 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere