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Biodiversity for (Bio)technology under the Convention on Biological Diversity: bioprospecting partnership in practice

… and it refers to the systematic search of new sources of chemical compounds, genes, proteins, microorganisms and other … INBio to have access to technology, team and training. Chemical prospecting in a Costa Rican Conservation Area: This … enzymes from extremophilic organisms with application on Chemical Industry. For the exploration of new enzymes in …
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Introduction to Ozone Depletion - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… other living organisms. Surface-level ozone is a result of chemical reactions involving emissions from vehicles, … and fire protection and contain various combinations of chemical elements, of which chlorofluorocarbons (“CFCs”) are …
26 May 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

Handbook for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

… 300, 331 VII/10 Continued uses of controlled substances as chemical process agents after 1996 1 113 VII/11 Laboratory … substance for the purpose of the Protocol (i.e. a bulk chemical); (c) If a substance or mixture must first be … or from their use as process agents which are present in chemical substances as trace impurities, or that are emitted …
26 May 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere

UNEP Policy and Strategy for Gender Equality and the Environment 2014-2017, February 2015

… as well as the physiological susceptibility of chemical exposure by children, women and men. 186. UNEP’s chemical risk assessments will incorporate gender specific …
26 May 2026 Document

The rise of environmental crime - A growing threat to natural resources, peace, development and security

… through massive deforestation, pollution from unregulated chemical use and disposal, and destruction of livelihoods.15 … trade and move- ment of hazardous waste and dangerous chemical substances by setting procedures and standards for …
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Ramsar Technical Report 7: Ramsar Wetland Disease Manual

… and conversion. However, some effects, such as those from chemical pollutants, waste or excess nutrients, are more … surveys etc. Identification of the extent of exposure e.g. Chemical concentrations. Identification of the risk … human disturbance. Herding and capturing animals (e.g. chemical immobilisation, corralling, netting, holding, …
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Compliance under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

26 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

E-waste Inspection and Enforcement Manual - Developed in the framework of the SBC E-waste Africa project

… whether or not they consent to the import of the listed chemical and, if so, under what conditions. The Montreal … goods e.g. endangered species of flora and fauna, chemical substances such as ozone depleting substances and … 7802, Ex 7902, Ex 8002, Ex 7404, Ex 7503, Ex 7112 Physical-chemical properties: only metal e.g. electric motors without …
26 May 2026 Document

Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures

… Cetaceans and other vertebrates are affected not only by chemical pollution, but also by noise pollution (Richardson … species protection (from noise and collisions, as well as chemical pollution and overfishing) and commercial needs. … disturbance, as this leads to alteration in the physico-chemical characteristics of the water column and, ultimately, …
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Technical guidelines: Technical guidelines on the environmentally sound management of wastes consisting of, containing or contaminated with the pesticides aldrin, alpha hexachlorocyclohexane, beta hexachlorocyclohexane, chlordane, chlordecone, dieldrin, e

… references can be found in annex II below (bibliography). Chemical Some synonyms and trade names a Aldrin (CAS No. … Decachlorotetrahydro-4,7-methanoindeneone (CAS Chemical name) 1,3,4-Metheno-2H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalen-2-one, … Vol. 20. Lyon, France, pp. 283–301. ILO, 1999a. Basics of Chemical Safety . Available from: www.ilo.org. ILO, 1999b. …
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