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International water governance: Conservation of freshwater ecosystems Vol. 1: International agreements compilation and analysis
… dredging activities; n hazardous polluting substances; n persistent toxic substances; and n airborne toxic substances. … the reduction and phasing out substances that are toxic, persistent and liable to bioaccumulate arising from … be eliminated and inputs of substances that are toxic, persistent and liable to bioaccumulate shall be phased out. …
Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
… non-point sources of nutrients, sediments, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and waterborne diseases is one of … slope and 30 m width), the costs of the buffers as well as pollutant reduction rate differed remarkably, depending on …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… the loss of organic matter, nutrient … Trade. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Basel Convention on the Control … Disposal. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. Non‐legally binding: …
Atmospheric brown clouds Regional Assesment report with focus on Asia
… of particles (referred to as primary aerosols) and pollutant gases, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon … sulphur dioxide (SO2), ammonia (NH3), and hundreds of organic gases and acids. Widespread ABC plumes resulting from … of aerosols across continents and oceans; consistent and persistent exposure of large populations, including high-risk …
The status of natural resources on the high-seas
… local bottom water flows and may acts as traps for organic matter • They may be biological ‘hot spots’ with … R., 1978. Macrobenthic succession in relation to organic enrichment and pollution of the marine environment. … indicates that canyon systems may well serve a role in pollutant transport to fauna inhabiting these areas. …