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Third report on the protection of the atmosphere

… “Obligations of prevention are usually construed as best efforts obligations, requiring States to take all … rule. 52 18. Due diligence is an obligation to make best possible efforts in accordance with the capabilities of … of control and stated that: “It is true, as international practice shows, that a State on whose territory or in whose …
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Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors

… to an MEA for many reasons: because it is in the State’s best interest, because the State wants to be a responsible … habitats on which they  depend, on the basis of  the best available data and  taking into consideration  … audit, including timing and the audit criteria, is by best practice decided by SAIs themselves. If clear and straight …
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Additional Reading - CBD Programme of Work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperatioN

… technology needs of Parties, as well as case-studies and best-practices on measures and mechanisms to create enabling … to databases of existing technologies, and information on best-practices to create enabling environments for technology … transfer and cooperation, including the identification of best-practices and of needs for further improvements, in …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

… Treaty, international benefit-sharing is now working in practice, on the ground, for those actors who conserve and … ‘double speak’. At the end, the Chairman ruled it would be best to focus on identifying the elements and on deciding … their main argument, believing that such issues are best dealt with in the International Convention for the …
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World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes

… to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN … Convention can play in shifting conservation thinking and practice with respect to ensuring biocultural integrity and … T.G. and J.E.M. Watson (2016). Intact ecosystems provide best defence against climate change. Nature Climate Change, …
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Biodiversity for Business: A guide to using knowledge products delivered through IUCN

… the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice. IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global envi- … a combined revenue of more than US$ 7 trillion—to share best practices on sustaina- ble development issues and to …
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IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas: User Manual, Version 1.0 - The global standard for protected areas in the 21st Century

… Areas in defining approaches, guidance, positions and best practice to support the effectiveness of the world’s growing … CA|TS and the IUCN GLPCA Programme will explore how to best align efforts. See www.conservationassured.org for more …
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Collaboration for resilience: How collaboration among business, government and NGOs could be the key to living with turbulence and change in the 21st century

… to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. IUCN … when partners have different agendas. Collaboration works best when it is anchored by an exciting, big idea that sets … and more effective translation of resilience theory into practice, by deepening understanding of practical and …
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Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor

… new legislation based on international standards and best practices. In addition, the principles aim to help … of the commission, stressing the importance of sharing best national practices in the area of legal empowerment of … and sustainable use may be more difficult to apply in practice, as sustainable use may often be part and parcel of …
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C1 - No Significant Harm, Pollution Prevention and Quality Standards

… 21.3 (regarding consultation) reflect consolidated state practice. The obligation to harmonize policies stems from … leaving watercourse states free to decide on what best suits the specific context of the watercourse. These … wastewater discharges indicating emission limits (based on best available techniques) and the application of low- and …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance