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… 14-23723 2/58 (a) Multilateral agreements relating to air pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … “ultra-hazardous activities”, such as the operation of oil tankers, aircrafts, nuclear power plants and space … the ordinary sense of the word (such as in the context of oil and gas resources), its proper maintenance is necessary …

… energy demands, rapid urbanization, and air and water pollution. The Guide is an essential reference for … • A workshop on possible responses to remedy and clean up oil spills, an important issue for oil-producing countries.149 • The production of a television …

… ............................. 24 1.5 Impact of Airborne Pollution on Forests … the IMF has pushed the government to increase palm oil exports and encourage greater foreign investments in palm oil plantations.51 Yet the burning of forests to make way for …

… that tackle the drivers of biodiversity decline such as pollution and the loss of species habitats. More recently, … For example, would it be possible to claim that an oil-palm plantation for biofuel production is an NbS? Or, … due to expansion of agriculture (cropland and pastures), oil exploration, logging, mining as well as insecure land …

… the Americas 11 communications from Honduras Palm oil cultivation Mining industries Deforestation 10 … lands **Construction projects = hydroelectric dams, oil and gas pipelines and aqueducts Other areas in which … forced evictions, nuclear power and environmental pollution. guatemala 37 communications 19 type of threats …

… control of problems such as fire, pests, poaching, marine pollution and smuggling. TBPAs present unique governance … and the Isiboro Secure National Park of Bolivia), oil and gas exploration and extraction (e.g., in the … concessions, mono-cropping expansion (e.g., for palm oil) and indiscriminate tourism businesses.170 Recently their …

… or Manage Damaging Processes 237 19.1 Nonpoint Source Pollution 237 19.1.1 Agricultural Sources 237 19.1.2 Lead … actions affecting water regimes include extraction of oil, gas, other minerals and groundwater, which can lead to … the atmosphere. Conversely, marine pollution caused by oil spills from ships, oil, gas or other resource extraction …

… 73/78 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of … public land may already be encumbered. Mineral, timber, oil exploitation, grazing and other resource leases, licences … or within the area. Such incidents range from fire, oil spills or extreme weather events to outbreaks of IAS or …

… who live nearby dumping sites, are affected by the pollution of the air, the water and the soil as a result of …

… environmental degradation, particularly in the context of pollution. Human rights tribunals have found violations of … within a reasonable time. Against the background of oil pipeline finance in Chad, The World Bank Inspection Panel …