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An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… areas; Biological Diversity and Marine Resources; Climate Change and Energy; and Trade, Investment and Sustainable … making may require the development or sig- nificant adaptation of domestic institutions in addition to the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An explanatory guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… areas; Biological Diversity and Marine Resources; Climate Change and Energy; and Trade, Investment and Sustainable … making may require the development or sig- nificant adaptation of domestic institutions in addition to the …
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Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation

… by population growth, environmental degradation, changing climate conditions, and violent conflict. This scarcity is … by population growth, environmental degradation, climate change, and violent conflict. This scarcity is being … undefined creates space for necessary flexibility and adaptation to changing circumstances. To expect customary law …
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The green belt of Europe: From vision to reality

… many species and habitats to react to the consequences of climate change. The vision of the Green Belt has a strong historical … north-east and the Bistra Mountains in the south-east. The climate of the area is characterized by cold and snowy …
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Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 1) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… since the juridical effect of principles and concepts may change from one legal system to another. … example, the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCC”) refers in article 3.(1) to … Examples The 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in article 4.(1)(i), obliges Parties to …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Role of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

… LIFE ON LAND PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS CLIMATE ACTION LIFE BELOW WATER PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS … to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In December 2015, the United Nations Statistical … thereby contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and to combating desertification Trends in area of …
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White Paper - Regional Seas Governance

… Governance Apart from the key role of oceans in the global climate and weather system, oceans accommodate uses as … and important ecosystem services for human benefits and climate change. Examples of threats faced by the oceans are …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

European models of good practice in protected areas

… the grievances of one sector of the population, than to change the park law or protected area boundary. It also makes … up conservation over time without complex legislative change: as the mountain economy shifts from exploitation of … it will be from other causes, such as from air pollution, climate change and change in groundwater. Studies of these …
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Counting coastal ecosystems as an economic part of development infrastructure

… attenuating fl oods; sequestering carbon; regulating micro-climate; and providing nursery, breeding sites and shelter to … Kelly M (1998) Natural resource management in mitigating climate impacts: the example of mangrove resto- ration in Vietnam. Global Environmental Change 8(1):49-61 UNEP-WCMC (2005a) The Role of Mangroves in …
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Pay : Establishing payments for watershed services

… a payment scheme to succeed and endure, the actions and change brought about by upstream land and water managers … Changing the mix of ecosystems and their coverage will change the watershed services provided. The waterflows in a … for feedback to intermediaries, supporting learning and adaptation of the scheme (see Chapter 6). Specialist support …
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