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Towards sustainable fisheries law: a comparative analysis

… the coastal communities, population growth, and land-based pollution have put additional pressure on Indonesia’s coral … coastal waters. Rehabilitation of abandoned ponds due to soil acidification is too costly for local people and … mangroves serve as fish spawning grounds. They reduce soil erosion, as well as reducing the effects of wave action. …
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UNEP Policy and Strategy for Gender Equality and the Environment 2014-2017, February 2015

… more severe storms and flooding, species depletion, soil degradation, deforestation, and other negative … the disproportionate impact of shortages of resources and pollution on women. 191. UNEP will ensure that assessment and …
17 Jun 2026 Document

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… dustrial practice, including diminution of environmental pollution; and � significant environmental benefits, includ- … hormone genes; and micro-organisms designed to digest soil contaminants; � from a health point of view, there is … on beneficial insects and birds; � potential impacts on soil bacteria and the nitrogen cycle; and � indirect effects …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An explanatory guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… dustrial practice, including diminution of environmental pollution; and � significant environmental benefits, includ- … hormone genes; and micro-organisms designed to digest soil contaminants; � from a health point of view, there is … on beneficial insects and birds; � potential impacts on soil bacteria and the nitrogen cycle; and � indirect effects …
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A Review of Migratory Bird Flyways and Priorities for Management - TS No. 27

… illegal hunting and taking, non-native species, diseases, pollution, climate change, natural system modifications, … coastal protection or preventing deforestation to reduce soil erosion. Frameworks for integrated land-use planning … coastal protection or preventing deforestation to reduce soil erosion. Frameworks for integrated land-use planning …
17 Jun 2026 Document

European Union overseas coastal and marine protected areas - overview of coastal and marine conservation efforts in the European Union's overseas countries and territories and outermost regions

… (e g direct or indirect impacts, underwater noise, light pollution etc ), works or facilities and capable of retaining … responsibility for protecting the sea- bed and the sub-soil even prior to the final conclusion of the UN CLCS. It … responsibility for protecting the seabed and the sub-soil even prior to the final conclusion of the UN CLCS. It …
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Commodities at a Glance - Special issue on Shale Gas

… attention as they can be the source of potential pollution of the environment and of water resources in … is considered to be the main source of potential pollution of water by hydraulic fracturing activities. … spill into surface water (e.g. streams) or return to the soil, where it may percolate into groundwater. According to …
17 Jun 2026 Literature

The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment

… generate severe impacts like large–scale deforesta- tion, pollution and subsequent health problems in slum areas, … lead to severe impacts such as large-scale deforestation, pollution and subse- quent health problems in slum areas, … 29. Government of Nepal, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation and Department of National Parks and …
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Defenders of the Earth

… to take responsibility for displacing people and causing pollution. Out of desperation, the Adivasi began to blockade … against coal companies grabbing their land and causing pollution. © Ravi Mishra/Global Witness DEFENDERS OF THE … completed.85 With impacts upon the local lake, river and soil, the project threatens the livelihoods of thousands of …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Rights-based approaches - Exploring issues and opportunities for conservation

… in The Netherlands, with studies in tropical forestry, soil science and rural development economics. Peter has … of the right to food leading to ecodestruction of soil, forest and marine resources. Starving the future … and pumping tools, and increases farmers’ operating costs. Pollution: lack of a proper sewage system or cesspits to …
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