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Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… traits, and replanting only those that displayed the best characteristics. Part of this tradition of crop improvement has been the practice of exchanging seeds among farmers in order to … for the concept of Farmers’ Rights. Farmers’ Rights can best be implemented through ensuring the conservation, …
Environmentally sound management of used electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) in Asia-Pacific
… their wastes. • Achievement of ESM by promoting best practices and the use of sound recycling technologies … systems, standards, guidelines or principles and best practices for the environmentally sound management of … systems, standards, guidelines or principles and best practices for certification schemes and the testing of …
The status of natural resources on the high-seas
… natural resource, or biodiversity, but that would in practice be unlikely, perhaps for reasons of politics, … nodules. Areas with fewer but larger nodules offered the best conditions for both sessile and free-living … tons that occur here. These deposits appear to be the best in the world in terms of commercial value, with good to …
Mapping the linkages between oceans and other Sustainable Development Goals: A preliminary exploration
… and terminology employed may not conform to United Nations practice and do not imply the expression of any opinion … with national and international law and based on the best availa- ble scientific information 14.6 By 2020, … environment from any source, using for this purpose the best practicable means at their disposal and in accordance …
Land and water - the rights interface
… in particular the rights and duties of the holder. In practice, a combination of private land ownership and … all land in England and Wales is owned by the Queen, the best title that an individual can hold being the estate of … land for development in the belief that the state would be best placed to manage and distribute land in the interests of …
The World Charter for Nature
… and living in harmony with nature gives man the best opportunities for the development of his creativity, and … have an impact on nature shall be controlled, and the best available technologies that minimize significant risks … in the present Charter shall be reflected in the law and practice of each State, as well as at the international …
Implementing conservation and sustainable management of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
… consistent, coordinated and coherent application of the best conservation and governance principles and approaches, … and promote the sharing of information, data and best practices; g. encourage mobilization of finance for … a new implementation agreement under UNCLOS will be the best option to address this issue. As has been already agreed …