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Review of Statutory and Customary Law in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site, LAO PDR - Implications for a rights-based approach to conservation
… have contributed to helping this publication see the light of day by generously sharing their ideas and experience … way, including damaging boundary markers; and generating pollution by raising aquatic animals and wildlife in …
Global biodiversity outlook 4 - A mid-term assessment of progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
… degradation and biodiver- sity loss (Target 7). Nutrient pollution has stabilized in parts of Europe and North America … to aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity. Other forms of pollution such as from chemicals, pesticides and plastics are … it to enter into force (dark green) or have signed it (light green). Strategic Goal D106 Actions to enhance progress …
Global Land Outlook
… 179-206. 25 Shiva, V. 2002. Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution and Profit. Pluto Press, London. 26 Weber, T. 1988. … irrigation; excessive use of agrochemicals; urban sprawl; pollution; or other direct impacts, such as mining, … resulting LPD map (see Figure 5) is further analyzed in light of available information on land cover/land use and as …
CITES and CBNRM. Proceedings of an international symposium on “The relevance of CBNRM to the conservation and sustainable use of CITES-listed species in exporting countries”
… impact upon biodiversity. Changes in land use and climate, pollution, habitat degradation and fragmentation are among … relevant to CBNRM. While this might appear daunting in the light of the existing challenges surrounding CBNRM as a … a lack of coherence across relevant policies. • In the light of financial and mandate constraints, cooperation and …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… ILCs may choose not to document their protocols in light of concerns about recording details about GR and … further benefits of using community protocols will come to light as more work is done in this area. In addition to the … 46 Ibid 47 Ibid at 40 drastic changes in land use and pollution.48 These impacts could be reduced by prior …
Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
… the 21st century requires. This book intends to shed light on the institutional set up that took place during the … and dynamic management for the 21st century. It is a light and flexible structure, but it is probably better … salt, drought, cold and heat, as a means to reduce pollution and biodiversity loss. Crops that are genetically …
Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
… meaning to be given to the terms in their context and in light of the treaty’s object and purpose (Article 31(1) of … the bene!t-sharing obligations and procedures varies “in light of the circumstances” (Paragraph 45). Nevertheless, as … knowledge” in the Protocol must be understood in light of Article 8(j) of the CBD. This suggests that the …
Rights-based approaches - Exploring issues and opportunities for conservation
… Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) decisions and in light of forthcoming negotiations. The authors then explore … (possibly as part of a longer-term strategy/vision). Light participatory analysis ask water user categories what … and pumping tools, and increases farmers’ operating costs. Pollution: lack of a proper sewage system or cesspits to …
Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… include issuing environmental permits, licences and pollution abatement notices, ensuring compliance with … by companies, improper disposal of chemicals, pollution and abandoned mines. … Agency issues environmental licenses, permits, and pollution abatement notices in order to control …
E-waste Inspection and Enforcement Manual - Developed in the framework of the SBC E-waste Africa project
… impacts in the short as well as the long term and to the pollution of soil, air, ground and surface waters and the … Small quantities in the form of gallium arsenide within light emitting diodes - Barium Getters in CRT - Beryllium … waste, waste management, air, water, flora, fauna pollution protection, and protection of human health. 44 be …