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Development of an analytical tool to assess national biosecurity legislation

… of agriculture, health, environment and trade and industry. The objective of Biosecurity is to draw together … (QSAE), which operates under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has developed about 450 food-related standards, … are drawn from regulatory bodies, research institutes, industry, consumers and institutions of higher learning …
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The Aarhus Convention: An implementation guide. Securing the public's rights through access to information, public participation and Access to justice for a healthy environment

… 5, and article 9, paragraph 2. The role of business and industry in environmental protection is increasingly being … the environmental impact of some sectors of business and industry means it is critical that they are engaged and … adverse impacts of their activities. On the other hand, industry, whether “green” or not, is a key player in the …
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Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers

… support from key stakeholders, including the retail industry, Ministry of Finance, local authorities, and … appear thus far to be voluntary efforts on the part of industry.95 In 2015, the United States enacted the … beaches are important for the tourism and hospitality industry, there are laws to curb plastic litter on the beach. …
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Spring: Managing groundwater sustainability

… pollutants – usually from agriculture, waste disposal or industry. Groundwater man- agement requires a good … used for irrigation, 22% for domestic purposes and 11% for industry (see Table 1.1).4 Groundwater provides almost 50% of … chemical pollutants from agriculture, waste disposal, or industry. Thus, it is essential to assess these risks and …
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International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)

… were concluded to address the movement of the oil industry offshore and greater use of the oceans for waste … with those governing chemicals outside the shipping industry.5 New procedures to assess POPs are being developed … Governance ments in defined circumstances. In some cases, industry-organized schemes may offer supplementary …
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Handbook of working procedures and policy guidance for the Chemical Review Committee

… at its second session noted the paper and encouraged industry bodies, non-governmental organizations and Parties … by the notifying countries specific follow-up with industry associations and designated national authorities in … time that they imported the chemical; (b) The relevant industry association (pesticide or industrial chemical) will …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… less than the damage costs to health and environment. For industry the costs of absence from work due to air pollution … GDP (WHO, 2015). Air pollution also has consequences for industry: it causes 5-10% of the absence from work due to … European Commission would lead to more cost-reductions for industry due to less sickness absence, than the costs of …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

Community - based incentives for nature conservation

… has been severely encroached upon by settlement and industry. Nakivubo is one of the largest wetlands in Kampala, … Regulations on the Competitiveness of the Fish Processing Industry in Uganda, Study for the Organisation of Social …
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Compendiums on Human Rights and the Environment - Selected International legal materials and cases (Advanced Version)

… its aim is to maintain a high level of safety in this industry worldwide (Article 1). The Preamble recognizes the … organizations, local authorities, workers, business and industry, scientists and farmers. unesco declaration on the … Republic of Nigeria in charge of supervision of the oil industry” (paras. 108, 110). The ECCJ unanimously held that …
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Feasibility study on establishing transboundary cooperation in the potential Tara-Drina National Park

… most important economic activities in the region, while industry is under- developed or in decline. Tourism is … Srpska GDP in 2008, while the trade and processing industry were most significant for the BiH GDP. According to … provided by agriculture and cattle rais- ing, followed by industry, mining and energy production. According to data …
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