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Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments

… species; (b) identify best practice strategies for waste management used on board commercial marine vessels, … assistance frameworks such as climate change, water and waste management, chemicals and biodiversity management. In … – rubbish disposed of and accumulating at sea, such as plastic bags and bottles, that pose a threat to animals …
31 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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: … and allows the reuse / recycling of some wastes (plastic, metal, glass, paper and cardboard) and composting of …
31 May 2026 Literature

Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management

… and recreation vehicles n Pack stock impacts n Human waste problems n Wildlife disturbance, habituation, or impact … n Weeds, fungi and exotic species n Solid and human waste n Cultural vandalism n Boats damaging banks n Habitat … when divers arrive at the resort, and they must wear a plastic tag to dive. While spot checks for tags are made on …
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Adapting to Climate Change - Guidance for Protected Areas Managers and Planners

… of water by runoff of agricultural fertilizers, animal waste, and sewage is a common problem, leading to high levels …
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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability

… following project types: avoided emissions from organic waste through alternative waste treatment processes (AM0025); fuel switch from fossil … plantations (AM0042); production of biodiesel based on waste oils and/or waste fats from biogenic origin for use as …
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Perspectives and guidelines on food legislation, with a new model food law

… must also be made for the removal and storage of food waste and other refuse. In addition, food hygiene regulations … into contact with food, such as cork, glass, metal, paper, plastic, rubber, textiles, wax or wood. Food contact … legislation, for instance in legislation on hazardous waste or in legislation addressing specific sectors such as …
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UNEP. The first 40 years

… fields, including water and air pollution, chemicals and waste management and had created an Environment Committee in … provide water supply and purification systems, sewage and waste disposal and treatment facilities and research directed … by the women and children at the dump, polyvinyl chloride plastic, is even more dangerous due to its emission of …
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Energy law and sustainable development

… are the following: air pollution including "acid rain," waste water pollution, significant solid and hazardous waste products from mining or combustion of coal or use of … US has established a recycling programme for paper, glass, plastic and metal wastes, with either kerb-side pickup or …
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Water Management and Stewardship

… taking stock of corporate water behaviour Discussion Paper Plastic rubbish pollution in ocean, Malaysia © … Wetland Reserve in South Africa in 2006. Waste water from the mine contained a high concentration of … improved seed varieties, and reductions in food waste - while leakage reduction will be key to municipal …
31 May 2026 Literature

Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices

… to address a range of development issues including health, waste management, water supply, disaster mitigation and food … reefs. The oyster mats are 0.4191 m2 aquaculture grade plastic mesh material to which 36 oyster shells, oriented …
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