Search results
288 Results
Sorted by relevance
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 2 - Legal Mechanisms to Address Maritime Impacts on Mediterranean Biodiversity
… Generally accepted international rules and standards HNS Hazardous and noxious substances IACS International … Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (Basel Convention). All … of MARPOL and requires parties to ensure that appropriate waste reception facilities are available in their ports and …
Integration of groundwater management into transboundary basin organizations in Africa - Training manual
… recharge areas from polluting activities such as waste disposal sites, sewage treatment plants etc. ■■ In … is strongly recommended. This may include oversight of waste management practices in the catchment. (Module 8: … listed by World Health Organization (WHO) as potentially hazardous in drinking water. If excessive toxic trace …
Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats
… Convention on Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade … VAT Value Added Tax WCO World Customs Organization WEEE Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WIST Wildlife … wildlife and includes timber, fish, minerals, and even hazardous waste. Other aspects, such as the illegal …
GEO yearbook 2003
… measures to control invasive marine species and hazardous chemicals, and to share the benefits of plant … on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade … of goals for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on waste and pollution, sustainable tourism, and energy supply …
Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, Convention on … to identify and seize environmental contraband (such as hazardous waste, ozone-depleting substances, or endangered species). …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… Partnership on Marine Litter GPWM Global Partnership on Waste Management HELCOM Baltic Marine Environment Protection … Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal was adopted in March 1989 … also requires Parties to: ‘ensure that the generation of hazardous wastes and other wastes are minimised.’ The …
Marine plastic litter and microplastics
… long-range environmental transport. Plastics may contain hazardous substances including POPs, e.g. some plasticizers … to the ocean floor. A less significant share of plastic waste is carried on ocean currents and can accumulate in … Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous waste and their disposal aims to protect human …
Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (Basel … and regional perspectives for sustainabil ity vii 5.4.2. Waste management for inland navigation … are: Basel Convention on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste, Convention on Biological Diversity, …
Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (Basel Convention) … zone” ...................................... 87 5.4.2. Waste management for inland navigation … are: Basel Convention on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste, Convention on Biological Diversity, …
Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. Adopted in 1989, entered … on Liability and Compensation to the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes. Adopted in 1999, not yet entered into … on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping Waste and Other Matter. Adopted in 1972, entered into force …