Search results
294 Results
Sorted by relevance
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… 4. Mandates the setting of concrete targets for GHG emission reduction, energy saving, energy security and … on the following regulatory or economic instruments: a) Emission norms; b) Tradable emission permits; c) Taxes on emissions or user fees, which …
Climate Change and the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation Position Paper
… 15 must furnish specific information on emissions and emission reduction measures, and the Kyoto Protocol provides … respectively. Under the CDM, States can receive additional emission credits if they set up schemes to combat climate … specifically, under which polluting States can receive GHG emission credits if they set up schemes to combat climate …
Overview of key operational articles under the Minamata Convention on Mercury
… 5 years after entry into force of the Convention for it. Emission limit values that are consistent with the … or more of the following measures : A quantified goal, Emission limit values, Best available techniques and best … sources (in particular in determining goals and setting emission limit values), on criteria for identifying sources, …
Transitioning to a pollution-free planet
… evidence exists to advance risk reduction action • Enforce emission and release standards if in place, establish … world. Cities, which have both a high concentration of emission sources and a high density of people, feel keenly … other policies including regulatory measures, such as emission standards, and information tools, such as labelling …
Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… I of the Kyoto Protocol towards meeting their binding emission reduction and limitation commitments (UNFCCC). CFCs … Impact Assessment EMG Environmental Management Group Emission-reduction Unit A unit equal to one metric tonne of … from such wastes, in terms of the Basel Convention. ERU Emission-reduction Unit ETIS Elephant Trade Information …
Brexit: environment and climate change
… 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending … • Forest and agriculture emissions (such as deforestation, emission removal and storage) • Greenhouse gas emission reduction • International climate action • Low …