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The development of an Evaluation and Certification System for World Environment Hubs
… of an Evaluation and Certification System for World Environmental Hubs RECOGNIZING the importance of the role of … level rather than at national level, numerous cases of environmental deterioration occur as a result of … their purchasing policies, and that sustainable public procurement as a concept is gaining ground in various parts …
Significant Trade in Wildlife: A Review of selected species in CITES Appendix II - Volume 3 Birds
… from Kenya are prohibited (African Wildlife Laws, lUCN Environmental Policy and Law Occasional Paper, No. 3). … 1981). Solomon Islands All Psittacidae are protected (lUCN Environmental Law Centre, catalogue of legislation). Vanuatu … Protection of the Chilean Conure or Burrowing Parrot. Environmental Conservation 14: 180. Gore, M.E.J. (1981). …
Global biodiversity outlook 4 - A mid-term assessment of progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
… of partners led by DIVERSITAS, UNEP-WCMC, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, the Fisheries Centre, … information and scenarios prepared by the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency on possible contributions of … for reducing impacts • Establishing government sustainable procurement policies that are in line with the objectives of …
Vital Waste Graphics 3
… Wastes and their Disposal is the most comprehensive global environmental agreement on hazardous and other wastes. It … in Southern Norway. GRID- Arendal’s mission is to provide environmental information, communications and capacity … STRATEGIES Awareness and education Ecodesign Green public procurement 2 Labelling / certification Green marketing …
ASEAN Handbook on legal cooperation to combat wildlife crime
… on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), Asia Pacific Center for Environmental Law, National University of Singapore (APCEL), … Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network. It involves environmental, law enforcement and customs agencies in all 10 … of personnel including consultancy services, the procurement of equipment and the development of …
Enhancing regulatory tools to support sustainable and legal trade in timber and non-timber plant products
… fungi and lichen. It comprehensively covers social, environmental and important role in managing the … as a reference framework to verify compliance with public procurement policies on sustainable and legal sourcing of … Forestry Research, People and Plants International, Environmental Evaluation Unit, University of Cape Town, and …
Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities in the Apparel Sector
… products; and governments implementing new sustainable procurement policies. • Regulatory: emergence of new … stakeholders in the apparel sector of the social and environmental sustainability challenges faced by complex … the pressure to take action to address both social and environmental challenges. This report aims at providing a …
Water Management and Stewardship
… in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources … can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. … The days, in other words, of planning a new plant or procurement first, and then thinking about water availability …
The economic lives of smallholder farmers - An analysis based on household data from nine countries
… in the agrifood industries of developing countries. Procurement methods for agricultural products have also … changed, and markets have become more competitive. Modern procurement systems are increasingly characterized by a shift … productivity increases, the Green Revolution has caused environmental damage. Excessive and inappropriate use of …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… reduce poverty and enhance environmental … also be outweighed by adverse social and environmental impacts. For example, some large‐scale … prioritizing the local workforce in recruitment, procurement and contracting. Provisions to encourage …