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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

Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability

… SUSTAINABILITY Technical background document for theme 3: “Environmental Laws and Regulations” and theme 4: … This paper was developed by the Division of Environmental Law and Conventions of the United Nations … intended to protect migratory species, their habitats, and migration routes. The CMS serves as a framework agreement: it …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

Introduction to the International Legal Framework on Marine Biodiversity - 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 Marine and Freshwater

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

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 … tool and military target.10 Population growth, shifting migration patterns and global environmental change have added …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

White Paper - Regional Seas Governance

… Geneva, Switzerland, 3-4 July 2014 Governance Paper For environmental and economic reasons, this document is printed … is unquestionably a cornerstone of international environmental policies. With regard to marine and coastal … specifically includes ensuring that inbound and outbound migration can take place.102 Table 2.1. Categories of fish …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater