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3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts

… degradation to support decision making in land and water management ” and in 2013 in Bonn on “Economic assessment of … 248 DESERTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT IN MEDITERRANEAN ECOSYSTEMS IN LATIN AMERICA … by communities in rural zones to address vulnerability and risk? What is the current capacity of resource-user …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Desertification and Climate Change

… Soils exposed to degradation as a result of poor land management could become infertile as a result of climate … at local, national and regional levels; (e) Implementing risk management applications to combat droughts and mitigate … at local, national and regional levels; (e) Implementing risk management applications to combat droughts and mitigate …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… we face are complex. But by better implementing good land management practices, we can simultaneously help populations … climate change and build resilience to drought; reduce the risk of forced migration and conflict over dwindling natural … response to drought disasters to proactive drought risk reduction based on early warning and preparedness – …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

The Land in Numbers

… with a changing climate. By adopting sustainable land management practices, we can build the resilience of millions … rest of the century. 38 • By 2050, the number of people at risk of hunger as a result of climate change is expected to … and build resilience to drought. We would also reduce the risk of forced migration and conflict and would secure …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… PCN Polychlorinated naphtalenes PEMA Pollutant emission management area PF Pulverized fuel PFBC Pressurized fluidized … which are actually affected by or exposed to a significant risk of long-range transboundary air pollution and, on the … listed below, where warranted as a result of the potential risk of adverse effects on human health or the environment …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Desertification: the invisible frontline

… events • Thirty-four of the 37 countries presumed to be at risk of war due to the absence of trans-boundary water … of the land through deforestation and inappropriate land management, which is compounded by recurrent severe droughts, … Voluntary co-contributory insurance schemes and risk transfer mechanisms designed for communities in …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… InforMEA is steered by the MEA Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Initiative with the support of UN … 1. Enhancing knowledge and understanding of comprehensive risk management approaches to address loss and damage … involve irreversible and permanent loss and damage, and risk-related actions (Article 8.4). In addition, the adopting …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

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

… oxides is more cost effective than additional nature management to protect threatened species. There are many …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

National Implementation of the Montreal Protocol: Brazil

… the MLF approved for Brazil the National CFC Phase out Management Plan aiming the consumption phase out of 9,276 ODP … the Country to manage CFC banks, and will be used for the management of HCFCs. • The preparation of training activities … targets. • The end users are not willing to take the risk of demonstrating innovative practices, thus, it is …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Transboundary Air Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… The same reduction as for (1) within a Tropospheric Ozone Management Area (“TOMA”) specified in Annex I to the 1991 … substances that have been singled out according to agreed risk criteria. The list includes eleven pesticides, two … as mercury in batteries, and proposes the introduction of management measures for other mercury containing products …
17 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere