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Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges
… S Maginnis The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, do not … to biodiversity conservation, flood control and the local economy ......................... Case Study 3 UK: A … well- being, to food and energy security, to industry, the economy and to the engines of economic growth in cities – …
Judges and Environmenal Law: a Handbook for the Sri Lankan Judiciary
… Programme, 2009 This publication may be produced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or … contribution of the environment to our daily lives and the economy, environmental assets have been valued. The total … in developing countries and countries with economies in transition through training programmes, the production of …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… UNEP promotes environmentally sound practices globally and in its own activities. This publication is printed on … 8.1 Towards a circular economy … such as Groupe Renault (motor vehicles), have begun the transition and reported significant finan- cial benefit40. At …
Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories. Best Practice Guidance on Recognising Protected Areas and Assigning Management Categories and Governance Types
… dedicated to supporting better implementation in the field, they distil learning and advice drawn from across IUCN. Applied in the field, they are building institutional and individual … that would not correspond to an IUCN category; and (c) a transition zone that would not correspond to an IUCN …
A guide to the complementarities between the Convention on Migratory Species and the Convention on Biological Diversity
… /... For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are kindly requested to bring … developing countries or countries with economies in transition, have recognised the need for more funding. Over …
IUCN Knowledge Products. The basis for a partnership to support the functions and work programme of IBPES
… change, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field … and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 … In developing countries and countries with economies in transition, where government officials, practitioners, …
Integrating mining and biodiversity conservation: Case studies from around the world
… American 18 The Jarrah Forest, Alcoa 20 Littoral Forests in Madagascar, QMM 22 Revive our Wetlands, BHP Billiton 24 … and life itself. An estimated 40 per cent of the global economy is based on biological products and processes. … raised questions about the industry’s role in society’s transition to sustainable development. As noted in the …
Legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable soils: A preliminary report
… Union 2002 The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, do not … sustainable energy, sustainable society, sustainable economy, and sustainable development. The common issues to … future generations with an opportunity for an orderly transition to alternative methods of obtaining similar …
Gender Action Plan of the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions (BRS-GAP) for 2016-2017
… programmes, to promote gender equality at work, including in our delivered activities, and to promote gender-neutral … monitoring and evaluation of the policies and programmes in all political, economic and societal spheres so that women … nt, with a focus on developing countries and economies in transition. Gender Task Team for the content, ASB for the …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… institutional issues and on international ocean law in Washington, D.C. She can be reached at lkimball@igc.org. … buffer zones for compatible activities; and a surrounding transition zone where sustainable resources management … to allocate benefits among local communities, the national economy of the producing state, and foreign interests. Nor …