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Third report on the protection of the atmosphere
… including human health and safety, flora, fauna, soil, air, water, climate, landscape and historical monuments … in the atmosphere. The proposed techniques include: (a) “soil-carbon sequestration”, also known as “biochar”, which is … biomass and bury it so that its carbon is locked up in the soil, 287 which, however, was not endorsed in the Kyoto …
Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers
… European Commission, 2013. 76 Onyanga-Omara, 2013. in the soil.77 Under the broad auspices of Bangladesh’s … the world, requires specific conditions such as heat and soil-dwelling microbes and bacteria to fully biodegrade. Such … landfills should compact wastes, be covered daily with soil, and prevent odors from emanating from the site. Unlike …
Development of an analytical tool to assess national biosecurity legislation
… from importing any plants, plant products, plant pests, soil, manure, grass, packing materials or any other material … the importation and exportation of any plants and the soil, packages, coverings or wrappings thereof and any other … parts thereof, plant products, insects, diseases, weeds, soil and other materials harbouring pests, and means of …
Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… of resources, and better protection of “the air, soil, water and thus human health.”215 Similarly, they will … The convention aims to prevent land degradation, including soil erosion from water;275 and eroded soil is an important water pollutant. The convention’s …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… occupying land are entitled to the riches of the soil, rivers and lakes and there are restrictions on mining … the Republic of Uganda 1995 art 237(3) 25 but also to the soil, waters and forests.241 In a provision only seen in … shall be entitled to exclusive use of the riches of the soil, rivers, and lakes existing thereon. (3) Hydric …
Rule: Reforming water governance
… silted up with the result that natural replenishment of soil fertility was withheld from downstream crops. Since the … excess fertilizers and pesticides, as well as eroded soil, pollute streams and rivers. From urban areas, oil and … for refraining from cutting down trees, thus preventing soil erosion and run-off in a nearby watercourse. As …
Crossing Borders for Nature. European examples of transboundary conservation
… mountain range (mainly silicate and limestone), different soil types, range in altitude (850–2641 m) and the influence … side, becoming lower and flatter towards the east. The soil is mostly sandy, more varied towards the western … the network of small rivers and brooks, acidic and washed soil, low rainfall (600–800 mm per year) and high erosion …