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Human rights and the Environment: Rio + 20 - Joint Report OHCHR and UNEP

… its own activities. This report is printed on paper from sustainable forests including recycled fibre. The paper is … OHCHR-UNEP Joint Side Event “Human Rights at the Center of Sustainable Development - Honoring Rio Principle 1” United … availability, and planning for much lower carbon intensity production as a result. In short, the economics of scarcity …
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Recommendations in furtherance of the national policy to combat wildlife trafficking

… in protected areas. • The Administration should help find sustainable support solutions and coordinate existing and … Advocate the Inclusion of Wildlife Trafficking as a UN Sustainable Development Goal The Advisory Council recommends … related anti-poaching activities as a target in one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are scheduled for …
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Water as a human right?

… use of natural resources is equitable and ecolo- gically sustainable. The World Conservation Union builds on the … in policies in order to eradicate poverty and to enhance sustainable development 24 IV. Content of a right to water … it is estimated that more than one third of global food production is based on irrigation.96 – Right to …
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Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… ozone concentrations reduce potential wood and crop production in Europe by up to 15%. Background concentrations … trade zones. 8. Air pollution control is linked to several sustainable development targets, promoting e.g. healthy lives and well-being, sustainable energy, safe and sustainable cities and …
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Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 – 2012

… influence policy and governance systems with regard to the sustainable management of natural resources and the … information and incorporating general biodiversity, sustainable use, economic and livelihood issues. The Species … into emerging global or regional policies in the energy production sector. Due to lack of resources, the SSC has not …
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Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors

… food, energy and water security and in achieving sustainable development as well as the United Nations … test for the international community in the quest for sustainable development. This PRIMER FOR AUDITORS IN AUDITING … the broader impacts of climate change on ecosystems, food production and sustainable development; and the Convention on …
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Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects

… a means of providing water services in more efficient and sustainable ways than grey infrastructure alone. Green … delivery of ecosystem services are at the core of sustainable and resilient economies and growth in the … Habitat or Supporting Services: services needed for the production of all other services. They differ from …
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Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats

… to tackling crime convergence in peace, security and sustainable development. Erik Solheim, … not only governments’ revenues, legitimate businesses and sustainable development, but also peace and security. This … at each stage of the criminal supply chain:  The production: waste-producing companies are typically involved …
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Explaining Ocean Warming: Causes, scale, effects and consequences

… will need this to protect the Earth’s ecosystems through sustainable living. Sir David King UK Foreign Secretary’s … in our seas. Alongside this report, a second volume is in production, which will use the knowledge on ocean warming to … de Villefranche-sur-mer, France; & Institute for sustainable development and international relations, Sciences …
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Global mercury waste assessment - Review of current national measures

… Nigeria Agustín Harte Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Argentina Ahmad A. Khan The Basel … Nigeria Aïta Sarr Seck Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Senegal Akande Olawale Federal … generating hazardous wastes should aim to minimize waste production through the ap- plication of best available …
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