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Convention text of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
… of the Convention and becoming a party thereto in order to lead to its rapid entry into force. It is anticipated that … implementation of the obligations of the Convention will lead to an overall reduction in mercury levels in the … accordance with Article 11, using operations which do not lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or …
A critique of transboundary natural resource management in Southern Africa
… participate in a transfrontier conservation area does not lead to loss or dilution of national sovereignty. Second, … to drive natural resource management in the region could lead to resource overexploitation and marginalisation of … Tourism, and Forestry (under discussion). This has lead to some criticisms that the TBNRM movement is nothing …
Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers
… this volume of the IUCN Guidelines in 2007 and acted as lead author and co-editor with Christopher McLeod. Members of … biosphere reserve networks, has in recent years taken the lead in identifying and drawing out lessons from the manage- … examples exist where indigenous communities are taking the lead in the development of protected areas that are rooted in …
In the front line : Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
… national and international decision makers and businesses. Lead Author: Sue Wells Contributing authors: Corinna … and sedimentation in Indonesia and the Philippines could lead to a net economic loss of US$2.6 billion and US$2.5 …
Beyond access : Exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD
… the idea of an ABS certification system. Following its lead, the EC and others have suggested further consideration … other provisions of an ABS Contract binding the user) all lead to a key event – the user’s sharing, “in a fair and … in the field of genetic resources require a long lead time. This may imply the need for a similarly long …
Ratification and Implementation Guidelines
… the primary material sought is not mercury. Gold, zinc, lead, copper and silver production are examples where mercury … chlor-alkali plants covered under Article 11 cannot lead to recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or … aThe growing use of LEDs for back- lighting in LCDs should lead to a decline in the use of these mercury lamps. aThe use …
Towards sustainable fisheries law: a comparative analysis
… more, continuous catch levels beyond MSY would inevitably lead to over-exploitation and eventually contradict the … The government, especially the DKP, should take the lead in proposing policy changes for MPAs because the … triggerfish from Kenya’s coral reefs has been estimated to lead to a 500% increase in sea urchins.16 Catch data from …
Handbook for the Preparation of Voluntary National Reviews (VNR)
… existing body/institution or an ad hoc arrangement, e.g. lead department/ agency, or an integrated, inter-ministerial … committee. A small advisory group could be considered to lead the process of writing of the VNR. Contact and … examples In Germany, the Federal Chancellery is the lead agency for the national sustainable development …
The economic lives of smallholder farmers - An analysis based on household data from nine countries
… Lack of safe water and proper sanitation facilities lead to diarrhea, of which constant presence results in … inorganic fertilizers leads to low yields, which in turn lead to inability to afford the purchase of inputs. … Their use, in conjunction with improved seed, can lead to significant productivity growth. In Bangladesh, …
An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
… of Biodiversity in Costa Rica. Furthermore, he is Lead Counsel of the Biodiversity and Biosafety Law Research … In the case of a successful negotiation, this will lead to an access agreement (sometimes called a material … eager to invest in bioprospecting activities. This will lead to less access and as 5 Secretariat of the Convention on …