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MEA Negotiator’s Handbook
… cope with changing climate conditions (UNFCCC). 2) Genetically determined characteristic that enhances the ability of an organism to cope with its environment (CBD). Adaptation Fund … with the sessions of the Governing Council of UNEP. GMO Genetically Modifi ed Organism. Organism, plant or animal …
Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… cope with changing climate conditions (UNFCCC). 2) Genetically determined characteristic that enhances the ability of an organism to cope with its environment (CBD). Adaptation Fund … movement, transit, handling and use of living modified organisms that may have an adverse effect on the …
Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors
… handling and use of living modified organisms resulting from biotechnology that may … Auditing and MEAs 49 P ar t II I aUdiT of hoW geneTiCally modified organisms (gmo) are managed in Poland, … and in the market was not available. • Cultivation of genetically modified plants was carried out without any …
Interactions between aquaculture and the environment
… different over time from their wild counterparts, both genetically and physically. The escape or release of strongly … measures should be applied to minimise risks. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) The desired genetic improvements of … for special cases where the escapement of the aquaculture organism or its associated species is controlled (close …
The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… and toxic waste, rare and endangered species and living modified organisms. Many of these items are controlled under … Such organisms are also often referred to as genetically modified organisms or GMOs. The Protocol is a … fish, animals for breeding, bacteria or any other micro-organism for use in the open environment, and other planting …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… 40 II.D.4. Mariculture and Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) … (Annex II, 1991 Protocol) II.D.4. Mariculture and Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) Mariculture presents … Distress and Safety System (IMO) GMO genetically modified organism GOOS Global Oceanic Observing System GPA Global …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… accidental introductions of exotic species, as well as of genetically modified organisms. These provisions are in line with … 46 Specimen is defined as “any animal or plant or micro organism, alive or dead.” 47 Product is defined as “any part …