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The Land in Numbers
… and soil, in terms of future social stability and economic development, should not be underestimated. The figures … security while coping with a changing climate. By adopting sustainable land management practices, we can build the … to nature that needs to be accounted for. By implementing sustainable land management practices, we can simultaneously …
The UNCCD: Laying the groundwork for future security (2014-2015)
… and conflict over dwindling natural resources and secure sustainable agricultural and energy production. Land truly is … effects of land degradation and desertification through sustainable land management (SLM) is not only achievable; it … cost-effective next step for national and international development agendas. It is a clear goal for the UNCCD and an …
Climate Change- International Legal Regime - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… the increase in global warming as part of their economic development. The States most threatened by the effects of … while enabling economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner (article 2). The Parties to the Convention … equity, the precautionary approach, the right to sustainable development and, as mentioned earlier, the …
Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers
… trade zones. 8. Air pollution control is linked to several sustainable development targets, promoting e.g. healthy lives and well-being, sustainable energy, safe and sustainable cities and …
Desertification: the invisible frontline
… of fragile states and regional conflicts. economic growth, development and poverty eradication are the building blocks … and work better than investing in walls, wars and relief. sustainable land use practices: over 250 sustainable land management (sLM) techniques that, at once, …
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Sub-regional and regional action programmes 9. Research, development and technology National capacities 10. National … that all steps and actions be integrated as part of sustainable development of affected areas. … early warning systems and food security; development of sustainable irrigation programmes; establishment of …
Ozone Depletion - Chapter 9 - UNEP Training Manual on International Environmental Law
… ozone-depleting substances might inhibit their industrial development. Countries with industries heavily relying on … and scientific assessment, information exchange and development and transfer of technology. 16. The Convention … Kruzikova, MAKING LAW WORK ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, (Cameroon May, 2005). In particular …
Haze Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… weather forecasts, early warning mechanisms and the development of preventive tools, such as monitoring databases … as a result of land and forest fires within the context of sustainable development, Principle 2 and 15, the … resources, including forests, in an ecologically sound and sustainable manner and to involve local communities in …