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ITTO/IUCN guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in tropical timber production forests
… forest biodiversity. Economic integration and the reduction of trade barriers are driving processes of … of SFM, for example, involves avoiding an ‘undue reduction’ in the inherent values of a forest: [SFM is] the … flow of desired forest products and services without undue reduction in its inherent values and future productivity and …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… Soil degradation is broadly defined as a loss or reduction of soil functions or soil uses, 12 thus lowering … 43 Supra, p. 19–34. ■ Land use policy, trade and poverty reduction issues. Obviously, more effective or improved soil … goals such as financial stability, human security and the reduction of environmental pollution; see United Nations …
The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… (CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-113, CFC-114 and CFC-115) Freeze 50% reduction 85% reduction Phase-out (100%) July 1, 1999 January 1, 2005 … Halons (halon 1211, halon 1301 and halon 2402) Freeze 50% reduction Phase-out (100%) January 1, 2002 January 1, 2005 …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… (possibly hidden) economic cost and, in many cases, with a reduction in opportunities for sustainable development.29 … and include quantitative permits, discharge consents and emission limits, usually adapted to the nature of the … monitoring programmes, draw up inventories and elaborate emission limits and joint water quality objectives. Specific …
Guidelines for species conservation planning - version 1.0
… species or as an essential ecological engineer. The reduction in numbers or loss of such species may have … a new protected area established, or a demonstrable reduction in illegal offtake. Action Action Action Goal … about how actions are believed to contribute to threat reduction and achieve the 3 http://cmp-openstandards.org/ 4 …
Judges and the rule of law. Creating the links: Environment, human rights and poverty
… cost effective for industries to pollute than to invest in emission control measures”. The Air, Water and Environment … to improving living conditions in urban areas and a reduction in conflicts over natural resources in rural areas. …
International environmental governance: An international regime for protected areas
… areas In its pertinent parts UNCLOS focuses on prevention, reduction and control of pollution, and conservation and … fish stocks, the destruction of tropical forests and the reduction of greenhouse gases are some of the most pressing …
The status of natural resources on the high-seas
… communities, although sulphide (produced by sulphate reduction in the sediment) may also play a major role(2). … may be inhibited by contaminants. This could lead to a reduction in recruitment of some commercial species. If … renewable natural resources is sustainable - promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. …