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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… and training 14 4.3 Technology transfer and use 15 4.4 Protection of and contributions from traditional knowledge 16 … the scope of the London Convention was extended to include plant species. While its objective remained utilitarian – to … of 1900. 15 The London Convention provides a list of plant and animal species that were selected whether to …
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Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements

… invasive species. Alpine Convention Convention on the Protection of the Alps. Signed in 1991, entered into force in … particularly microorganisms, that could negatively affect plant genetic resources, plant, animal or human health, or the environment. Biosafety …
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State of Biodiversity in Africa

… Africa: Northern Africa aims to achieve a level of protection of 10 per cent of its area over the coming decade. … The African mainland harbours between 40,000 and 60,000 plant species and about 100,000 known species of insects, … wildlife. 9. Uncontrolled medicinal and aromatic plant harvesting constitutes a major threat to the survival …
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An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… through their financial support: the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA), through Danish Cooperation for … to specific aspects of its imple- mentation. International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) (adopted 1951, amended … The IPPC is an international treaty for co- operation in plant protection, which aims to “to secure common and …
31 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An explanatory guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… through their financial support: the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA), through Danish Cooperation for … to specific aspects of its imple- mentation. International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) (adopted 1951, amended … The IPPC is an international treaty for co- operation in plant protection, which aims to “to secure common and …
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Acting Now!

… ban Country with mercury export ban Estimates based on plant capacity Sources: World Chlorine Council report, 2012 … / Agentina / Uruguay Lead: United States Environmental Protection Agency Objective: Reduce global mercury releases … quality product An open mercury-cell at a chlor-alkali plant. Source: Mercury Time to Act, UNEP 2013 Centre for …
31 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Concepts for Industry Co-Regulation of Bio-fuel Weeds

… bio-fuels. First generation production from plant material that is also suitable for human or animal … or grassy weeds, exotic species and plants modified by plant breeding or genetic manipulation1 have invasive … risk instruments are used conventionally in environmental protection. Weed insurance is non-existent; and weed risk …
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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Equity in ABS Governance

… Institute for the Defence of the Competi- tion and the Protection of the Intellectual Property of Peru MAT Mutually … a key role in the selection, improvement and adaptation of plant varieties often managing a very diverse range of … than 600 varieties of beans, and Peruvian Aguaruna women, plant more than 60 varieties of manioc.6 In many regions, …
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The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… and commodities is a key component of environmental protection and, in many some cases, national security. … transmitted (including technical description of disposal plant) to the exporter or generator from the disposer of the … on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, the International Plant Protection Convention and the Organisation …
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Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework

… to, inter alia, contract, property, civil rights, consumer protection, or financial regulation. d) International … a wide range of habitats and large numbers of animal and plant species. Conservation International (CI) recognizes … genetic material, • Ensure the sustainable utilisation of plant and animal species and biological systems, especially …
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