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The three pillars of the Basel Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… mindful that the most effective way of protecting human health and the environment from the dangers posed by such … wastes are managed in a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which … Wastes and Other Wastes In order to protect human health and the environment from their adverse impacts, the …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy

… and each plays an essential role in the survival and health of the natural world. • Human beings are not separate … ICCAs are often being abandoned or lost. At the same time, public recognition of ICCAs can be crucial for some … for residents and visitors. Inclusion of ICCAs in public databases also requires that some amount of data …
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National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking

… Demand for Illegally Traded Wildlife — We will raise public awareness of the harms done by wildlife trafficking through outreach in the United States and public diplomacy abroad to dissuade consumers from purchasing … secure economic prosperity, regional stability, and human health around the world. Wildlife trafficking now threatens …
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European charter on hunting and biodiversity

… assisting in monitoring and research, and raising public awareness for conservation issues. Thus, hunters and … and proper handling of the tools they use with regard to public safety and the ethical harvest of game. Hunters must … and implement standardised systems for monitoring the health and condition of game animals, populations, habitats …
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The Use of Marine Organisms in Traditional and Allopathic Medicine

… overharvesting. To meet conservation aims and maintain the health and economic benefits of those who rely on the … and alternative medicine (TM/CAM) is important to the health care of millions of people worldwide. (WHO, 2002). … problems. Voumard, J. (Inquiry Chair) (2000). Commonwealth Public Inquiry into Access to Biological Resources in …
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Beyond access : Exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD

… resources valuable 93 5.6 How economic, equitable and public interest principles inter-relate in ABS legislation 94 5.6.1 Reconciling value, equity and public interest in commercial ABS 95 5.6.2 How value, equity … relevance is the work of the National Institutes of Health, which has imposed specific benefit-sharing practices …
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Global Mercury Assessment

… 2013 Mercury is a global threat to human and environmental health. This report, focusing on anthropogenic emissions of … foods, making aquatic pathways the critical link to human health. A large open artisanal and small-scale gold mining … form of mercury, which presents the greatest health risk to humans and wildlife, is mainly formed in …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The long and winding road: negotiating a treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction

… exploration and exploitation. A TREATY TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF THE GLOBAL OCEAN The international community has … and Eden Charles Copyright © 2018 IDDRI As a foundation of public utility, IDDRI encour- ages reproduction and communication of its copy- righted materials to the public, with proper credit (bibliographical reference and/or …
21 Jun 2026 Literature

Transboundary River Basins: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)

… which often negatively impacts human livelihoods and health in the long term. The Wetland Disconnectivity, … and open ocean — sustain the biosphere and underpin the health and socioeconomic wellbeing of the world’s population. …
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In the front line : Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs

… these ecosystems to natural disturbance, but the worldwide public concern generated also revealed our awareness of their … at the root causes of the decline in reef and mangrove health. Key tools include integrated coastal management, … the need for a much greater understanding by the public and decision makers of the management requirements of …
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