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Judicial handbook on environmental law

… are able to encourage all groups in society – government, industry and citizens – to share in the task of environmental … judges increasingly faced with environmental problems. f) Industry standards and codes of conduct A growing number of … guidelines or codes of conduct have been developed within industry, including the World Industry Council for the …
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PCB inventory guidance (PCB Elimination Network)

… the Chemicals and Waste Branch, Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE), United Nations Environment … Team Chemicals and Waste Branch Division of Technology, Industry and Economics United Nations Environment Programme … Database management system DTIE Division of Technology, Industry and Economics ECA Economic Commission for Africa ECE …
17 Jun 2026 Document

Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… Many paint manufacturers, including AkzoNobel and PPG Industry, the two largest global companies in the sector, … that voluntary labelling and certification efforts by industry are insufficient, and that government action on lead … alternatives to the hazardous chemicals currently used in industry, and the supply of new chemical resources (United …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols

… are the following: (a) Use of solvents; (b) Petroleum industry including petroleum-product handling; (c) Organic chemical industry; (d) Small-scale combustion sources (e.g. domestic heating and small industrial boilers); (e) Food industry; (f ) Iron and steel industry; (g) Handling and …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… and technical capacity, compliance assistance teams and industry support) • For countries that are Parties to these … Reduce point-source pollutants, such as heavy metals from industry, and diffuse pollutants including pesticides and … many years through compliance with regulation, voluntary industry policies and products such as environmental …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), Analyzing the benefits of implementing the IPPC

… Group (SPG) at their October 2016 meetings, the e-Phyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG), the IPPC Standards Commit- tee … report the pest Pest is included in national, regional or industry priority pest lists • Provides confidence that … The economic and social benefits of the Mexican avocado industry Background The Mexican Hass avocado (Persea …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Mapping the linkages between oceans and other Sustainable Development Goals: A preliminary exploration

… SIDS. For example, estimates suggest that the tuna fishery industry alone provides 6-8% of all wage employment in the … and UNWTO, 2012; ECLAC, 2012). Wastewater originated from industry and agricul- ture also pollutes marine ecosystems … on coastal areas currently detrimentally impacted by industry . Local National* SDG 11 Cities X Pollution from …
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Aquaculture: responsible practices and certification

… should encourage better practices across the entire industry. 6 Types of certification schemes Principle Existing … to support the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry. Guidelines • Certification methods and processes … 10 Introduction to the Guides The aquaculture industry is rapidly growing in importance as a result of …
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Chemicals for a sustainable future; Report of the EEA Scientific Committee Seminar (Copenhagen, 17 May 2017)

… Environment DG GROW Directorate General, Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized … When the first pieces of evidence of harm emerge, industry's response is often sceptical, demanding further … a diverse group of stakeholders, including the public, industry, politicians and scientists? Professor Grandjean …
17 Jun 2026 Document

Law for water management: a guide to concepts and effective approaches

… in a given amount of time. parastatal: an organization or industry with political authority that serves a state … of city populations but also for the smooth functioning of industry, hospitals and municipal infrastructure. Global … laws related to different uses, such as irrigation, industry, municipalities or hydropower. For example, legal …
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