Search results

Explore only content tagged with
478 Results
Sorted by relevance

Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches

… • Increased GHG emissions • Loss of biodiversity • Land rights and other equity issues Aim of this paper As a number … are commonly included. Social and economic impacts such as human health risks and commodity price signals are sometimes … agriculture, wildlife, hydroelectricity production, and human health may all be affected if the impact of biofuel …
01 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

A guide to the complementarities between the Convention on Migratory Species and the Convention on Biological Diversity

… are especially vulnerable to a wide range of natural and human-related threats. Long migrations make some migratory … species and hybridisation) and general disturbance from human activities such as noise or tourism. For example, … resources and potentially cause great damage to local human populations. Often they are regarded as pests and are …
01 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

The three pillars of the Basel Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… are mindful that the most effective way of protecting human health and the environment from the dangers posed by … or other wastes are managed in a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects … of Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes In order to protect human health and the environment from their adverse impacts, …
01 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Transboundary Air Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… some quantities of SO and NO are also produced by nature, human activities generate the majority of these gases and the … action across sectors to improve air quality to protect human health and the environment and to formulate action … pollution. In 1972, the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment signalled the start for active …
01 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

Ozone Depletion - Chapter 9 - UNEP Training Manual on International Environmental Law

… atmosphere has critical implications for the environment, human health and national economies. Since not one country … effects of ozone on crop cultivation, forest growth and human health. Low-lying ozone is a key component of … insufficient, cautions can be issued. As a last resort, rights and privileges under the Montreal Protocol can be …
01 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation: The case of the Philippines

… for international cooperation on health, food security, human development, environment and climate. Through its … organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation … political will, local capacity, access, distribution and rights. • Make CBA/ cost-effective/ MCA of projects and TEV …
01 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

The ecosystem approach: Five steps to implementation

… first making sure that there is clarity about local-level rights to manage, take decisions and make choices. Only then … management of land, water and living resources that places human needs at its centre. The aim of the IUCN Ecosystem …
01 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Putting nature on the map: a report and recommendations on the use of the IUCN system of protected area categorisation in the UK

… by subsequent legislation, especially the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act of 2000 and the Nature Conservation … also possibly geological/ geomorphological features, where human visitation, use and impacts are controlled and limited … character and influence, without permanent or significant human habitation, protected and managed to preserve their …
01 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Articles related to the implementation and institutional arrangements of the Minamata Convention

… effects of exposure to mercury and mercury compounds on human health and the environment. 3. Information and …
01 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Tackling, poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking in Africa

… closely following the drug trade, arms trade, and human trafficking. The illegal wildlife trade has: • Fueled … areas and will have the added benefit of minimizing the human–elephant conflicts that frequently occur on community … efforts. Tracker dogs pursue criminals by tracking human scents through national parks and sanctuaries. These …
01 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX