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Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… ‘chambo’ by locals, forms an extremely important source of food. Of these, Oreochromis karongae, an Endangered species, … intervention these species, some of which are important food sources, may be lost forever. Fish are clearly important … and policies (such as the Precautionary Principles, aid agency policies, National Biodiversity Strategies and …
Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors
… which can deliver numerous benefits in addressing food, energy and water security and in achieving sustainable … the broader impacts of climate change on ecosystems, food production and sustainable development; and the … source of information for developing mechanisms that can aid the implementation as well as future development of MEAs. …
Sharing Information with Confidence. “The Biodiversity Commons”: past experience, current trends and potential future directions
… available data and information of documented quality to aid decision-making at all levels Facilitate data access and … A study carried out by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) highlighted the main gaps in …
Global biodiversity outlook 4 - A mid-term assessment of progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
… Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, … poverty, improving human health and providing energy, food and clean water for all. I urge Member States and … While there was a small decline in biodiversity-related aid in 2012, overall, aid to developing countries reached an …
The burden of proof in natural resources legislation: Some critical issues for fisheries law
… expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations … should be addressed to the Director, Information Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, … civil law tradition, a number of presumptions are used to aid the apprehension of poachers under forest wildlife law. …
On dangerous ground _ Global Witness
… defenders under threat, such as risk assessments, legal aid, security provi- sion and temporary relocation where … of Land, Forests and Fisheries, in the context of National Food Security14 ▶ Hold investors and corporations to account … investors claiming that it can drive economic growth and food production.124 But too often this expansion has come at …
Guidelines on Biofuels and Invasive Species
… invasive. Whilst most current biofuels are produced from food crops that are well understood and have been … benign and may bring significant benefits such as food production, forestry, and biological pest control. There … First generation biofuels are normally produced from food crops such as corn (maize), sugar cane, soy, palm oil …
The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… and a second for LMOs that are intended for direct use as food or feed, or for processing. The Protocol allows Parties … Living modified organism intended for direct use as food or feed, or for processing (LMO-FFP). A type of living … vary. For example, orchids have spectacular flowers to aid with identification, and yet most orchid plants in trade …