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National Blue Carbon Policy Assessment Madagascar
… wide issue. According to estimates, 95% of household energy needs are met by fuelwood (Hipler 2014). A third … important ecological services, such as attenuating wave energy, and reducing coastal erosion and sedimentation. … as well as ensuring that the principles of environment, energy, security and health are followed (Andriamanjato et …
Environmental Guidance Note for Disaster Risk Reduction - Healthy Ecosystems for Human Security
… challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by … that coastal vegetation saved lives by reducing the energy of the waves, a survey was carried out in Balapitiya, … as part of disaster risk planning 2.10 Renewable energy policies are enacted and financial incentives are …
UNEP - Our Planet Magazine - Making Our Future Chemical Safe - Edition from Sept 2015
… or raw material whenever possible and minimizing energy requirements of chemical processes. “These principles … without hexane or desalinating water without the excessive energy and cost of reverse osmosis. Two companies have been … that includes a focus on the health and reuse of material, energy efficiency and use of renewable sources, water …
Chemicals for a sustainable future; Report of the EEA Scientific Committee Seminar (Copenhagen, 17 May 2017)
… sustainability of chemicals in relation to toxicity, energy and resource efficiency. Legal standards for the … range of sectors. Whereas 90 % of the fossil fuels go to energy, only 10 % go to produce chemicals and products. In … and made the overall product lighter, requiring less energy to transport. Not only did this lower the product's …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… resource base. However, something much greater than the energy crisis faces us: the depletion and pollution of the … conflict resolution. The Institute also anticipates adding energy resources as its third area of emphasis, with an emphasis on renewable energy resources.The Institute for Sustainable Development at …
Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation
… inhabitants depend on forest resources to satisfy their energy needs, while non-timber forest products; wildlife, … pressures (demographic growth, agriculture and energy demands) and climatic factors (climate change, hazard … forestry activities and the exploitation of resources for energy have led to the fragmentation of ecosystems within the …
Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment - Report of the Secretary-General
… of Radioactive Material of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).177 The use 2012 on the control of … variety rights and utility models can cover renewable energy technologies,197 medicines for new illnesses that … treaty regimes cover diverse areas such as nuclear energy,266 oil pollution,267 the transport of dangerous goods …
Final: Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment
… of Radioactive Material of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).177 The use 2012 on the control of … variety rights and utility models can cover renewable energy technologies,197 medicines for new illnesses that … treaty regimes cover diverse areas such as nuclear energy,266 oil pollution,267 the transport of dangerous goods …
Mekong River Basin. Mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
… This situation is compounded by a growth in water and energy demands and alteration of natural flows as a result of … ‘large dams’, or ‘large water projects and water-related energy projects’. It is a guide, not a blue-print, offered by …