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Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies

… of the project, as part of the Congress Forum Theme Health, Poverty and Conservation. Poverty, rights and … “society and its economic activity depend on environmental health.” (IUCN, 2004: 10). 21 The institutional economist … non-profitable ecological and social programs (education, health, environment). 80 “A process of internal colonization, …
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Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document

… species groups and aspects such as water management, human health and other ecosystem ser- vices). At the beginning of … wetlands and their use for agriculture en- tailed a heavy health cost for the people concerned. A wide range of other … particularly in such fields as agriculture, fisheries, health, horticulture, forestry and environmental management …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Sources of international water law

… the laws and regulations relating to customs, public health, precautions against the diseases of animals and … is of the utmost urgency in order to protect public health, public safety or other equally important interests, … States or to their environment, including harm to human health or safety, to the use of the waters for any beneficial …
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Case Study - Opportunities provided by the Nagoya Protocol in specific cases of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agricultural sector

… fermented bread injera). Has great market potential in health food and organic food sector: Gluten-free, rich in … by the terms of the ABS agreement 2004: Foundation of Health Performance Food International (HPFI) – S&C treated as …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

E2 - Prevention of Aquifer Pollution

… needs (drinking water, domestic uses), protecting public health and meeting economic and social needs (agriculture, … of law and policy, including water, agriculture, mining, health, land use and environment. Thisrequires mutually …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… qualitative levels and to ensure the protection of human health. To this end, it requires that measures be taken to … account the desirable level of environmental safety and health. Emission standards on the other hand set the maximum … uranium. See Bema, H. & Bou-Rabee, F., “Environmental and Health Consequences of Depleted Uranium Use in the 1991 Gulf …
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Adapting to Climate Change - Guidance for Protected Areas Managers and Planners

… carbon, reduce risk from natural disasters, improve human health and well-being, enhance scientific knowledge, and … and clean water supplies; addressing climate-related health risks; and protecting food supplies, including wild … who depend on and care about it? What are the specific health effects, adaptation requirements, or changes in …
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Protected landscapes and cultural and spiritual values

… stewardship and sustainable rural development, in public health, well-being and recreation, and in -a related theme to … have traditionally supplemented the Bedouin’s diets, health, incomes and material cul- ture. Local Bedouin use … knowl- edge. The major interventions centred on primary health care, veterinary support, selective local employment …
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RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions

… Management of water quality and quantity Public health Tourism Trade controls on wetland products … may include agriculture, forestry, fisheries, public health, territorial development, energy, industry, … transport, water management, energy or public health purposes. Alternatively, it may provide for …
20 Jun 2026 Document

Beyond access : Exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD

… relevance is the work of the National Institutes of Health, which has imposed specific benefit-sharing practices … was not clear upon review. 107 The National Institutes of Health program is described in numerous publications, … Groups (ICBG), under the US National Institutes of Health, which has reported- ly adopted specific rules for …
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