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EU Environmental Policies and Strategies in South-Eastern Europe - Training guidelines for involving CSOs from SEE in the implementation of EU nature-related legislation
… environmentally sustainable production methods, including organic production, renewable raw materials and the … PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT Introduce certified organic farming methods Increased biodiversity and reduced … of farmers is voluntary. Conversion to and Continuation of Organic Farming All EU-27 Member States Conservation of …
Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… of water sources and springs, and respon- sibility for pollutant discharge. References can also be found in other … teratogenic or bio-accumulative, especially when they are persistent; 7. “Best available technology” (the definition is … and safety requirements, especially in respect of pollutant or dangerous cargoes. Chapter V Safeguarding of …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… drought, sea-level rise or infilling with sediment or organic material. Lake Chad in the Sahel, for example, is … game, shellfish and fish. The shallow waters trap silt and organic matter on which large numbers of small creatures … Water and the Law Mediterranean regions. Lead shot is very persistent, remaining intact in the natural environment for …
Safe Havens: Protected Areas for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
… early 2013, some community members also participated in an organic farming demonstration project introduced by another … part of the wetland, reducing the coverage of finer organic matter sediments in the lagoon bed, and causing a … (Pereira et al., 2009). The extreme accumulation of soil organic carbon in thicket can be attributed to the low rates …
Protected landscapes and cultural and spiritual values
… other natural products in the monastery area is not fully organic, since certain mild fertil- izers and pesticides are … used in moderation. Composting is not performed and solid organic waste is thrown out. Seeds of certain threatened … of a recycling programme including the use of organic waste as compost and the increased use of more …
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa
… as not enough time is allowed for formation of the complex organic molecules that are characteristic of normal alluvial … and the use of pesticides. Urban pollution is mainly organic and stems from domestic waste, particularly sewage … of sand adjacent to the river occurs. The combination of organic and mining discharges into the Ankobra and Birim has …