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Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
… food, growing environmental concerns of consumers on food safety and debate over genetically modified crops, the need … of energy, and elevated standards of food security, safety and diversity. Progress made in research and … food prices, demand for bio-energy crops, and growing food safety and environmental concerns. These challenges have put …
Ratification and Implementation Guidelines
… practices in the sector, as well as occupational safety and health. 4. Inventories or baseline estimates of … best practices for handling and transportation, public safety, etc. The extent of the issues to be covered will be … com- pounds, including toxicological, ecotoxicological and safety information; b) Information on the reduction or …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… crop and livestock production to return water to local safety standards) footprints due to pollution from manure … consumer concerns over disease transmission and food safety in developed countries seem unlikely to tolerate a … herders who purchase a commercial policy, whereas a public safety net programme compensates all herders should mortality …
Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation
… own Performance Standards and Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines. The Environmental and Social Performance … own Performance Standards and Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, aiming to provide guidance to IFC’s … Responsible authorities can be the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the National Energy Board or the Canadian …
Improving governance of pastoral lands
… commons, as they represent a source of income as well as a safety net in times of hardship for them. Commons are of … pastures and water, which provide a margin of safety against erratic vegetation growth, seasonal disease … sure participants feel safe and secure. Establishing this safety and security requires an understanding of actor …
Conservation with justice - A rights-based approach
… an obligation to take positive measures – ensuring the safety of local populations when hazardous products or … measures of “prior and adequate protection for the safety and health of the Yanomami Indians”.31 But the … 11 of the Covenant to mean that the State must adopt food safety and other protective measures to prevent contamination …
Environmental Guidance Note for Disaster Risk Reduction - Healthy Ecosystems for Human Security
… 3 CONSTITUENTS OF WELL-BEING Security • Personal safety • Secure resource access • Security from disasters … Development, which refers to developing a “culture of safety” in all countries, especially those that are …
Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group
… is an essential condition for ensuring the protection and safety of defenders.’141 the RIGhts to fReedoM of oPInIon And … including the interests of national security or public safety, or the protection of the rights and freedoms of … under human rights law and do not hinder the work and safety of human rights defenders. ibid para. 10. 163 iCCPr …
Towards a Representative Network of Marine Protected Areas in Libya
… carries consequential risks of pollution (oil spills) if safety and environment protection measures are not properly … Contingency plans were stressed to be part of the safety policies of every firm in this field, and they should … to the supervision and control of the industry regarding safety issues. — Secretariat of Marine Wealth (SMW) Decision …
The long and winding road: negotiating a treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
… “situ- Facts and Figures – Information Resources on Trade, Safety, Security, Environment, 2012, http://www.imo. … original mandate was principal- ly concerned with maritime safety, it has adop- ted a wide range of environmental … generally for a fee. International environmental and safety stand- ards are easily avoided through the flags of …