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Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

… who live nearby dumping sites, are affected by the pollution of the air, the water and the soil as a result of their contamination by …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers

… and communities. Sacred natural site. Areas of land or water having special spiritual significance to peoples and … Links between faiths and the conservation of land and water were found in every belief system examined by Dudley et … researching, managing and mitigating overuse, sources of pollution, natural disasters, and the effects of climate …
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Can carbon dioxide storage help cut greenhouse emissions?

… burn the fuel. It results in a flue gas containing mainly water vapour and CO2. The water vapour is removed by cooling and compressing the gas … Rising plume Sinking plume can be released into the ocean water column via a fixed pipeline or from a moving ship. …
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European charter on hunting and biodiversity

… V/6)15. They advocate integrated management of land, water and living resources for promoting the conservation and … for the environment and in some cases minimise bio- pollution. 3.7.2 Guidelines: Conservation will be enhanced if … Approach53 1. The objectives of management of land, water and living resources are a matter of societal choice. …
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Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders_2016 Report

… human rights relating to the environment, including water, air, land, flora and fauna. Land and environmental … from climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution to poverty eradication. They would also ensure that … (42 killings), agribusiness (20), hydroelectric dams and water rights (15) and logging (15) were major drivers of the …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… can emigrate or acquire means to limit the impact of pollution (Kapp, 1972). They can also avoid financial damages … Obligations Sanctions Timber Non-timber forest products Water Land Other Weak Strong Control over resources This type … alleviation of strengthening sustainable harvest regimes, water use and ecosystem rehabilitation. In this model, the …
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Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation

… as a “strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promote conservation and … environmental policies, and other sectoral policies( e.g. water, agriculture) • Engages with the environmental … impacts of mining and hydroelectric development; • Air pollution caused by transport and manufacturing sectors; • …
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UNEP Policy and Strategy for Gender Equality and the Environment 2014-2017, February 2015

… and girl’s traditional responsibilities as food growers, water and fuel gatherers and caregivers connect them closely … life, representation, nationality; rights to land and water, education; employment; health; and economic and social … the disproportionate impact of shortages of resources and pollution on women. 191. UNEP will ensure that assessment and …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 – 2012

… over the past ten years. In Lake Victoria, a decline in water quality and the introduction of the Nile Perch (Lates … species of mollusc, found only within a 100km stretch of water, are highly threatened due to upstream pollution. Molluscs such as these provide important functions …
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POPs Chemicals - Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF)

… properties, surface resistance/repellency to oil, water, grease or soil. PFOS is both intentionally produced …
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