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The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implementation in the Latin America and Caribbean region
… implementation contributes to an enhanced environmental management in our countries. By providing relevant … members of the Inter-Organization Programme for the Sound Management of Chemicals1. As a result of this assessment, the … • Mercury Air Transport and Fate Research Mercury waste management. • Mercury supply and storage. • Mercury reduction …
Enhancing regulatory tools to support sustainable and legal trade in timber and non-timber plant products
… the lack of legal harmonization in government forestry management structures and a variety of regulations covering … in comparison to timber trade, and a lack of management planning for the majority of harvested species … customary law and traditional use systems for resource management are important in managing local harvests, without …
The UNCCD: Laying the groundwork for future security (2014-2015)
… we face are complex. But by better implementing good land management practices, we can simultaneously help populations … degradation and desertification through sustainable land management (SLM) is not only achievable; it is the logical, … internally and externally: from improving our own project management and operational performance, to establishing a …
Acting Now!
… Mercury Releases from the Cement Industry Mercury Waste Management Mercury Air Transport and Fate Research Global … Mercury release from the cement industry Mercury waste management Mercury Control from Coal Combustion Mercury … Strengthen interagency collaboration • Assess storage and management options including the use of existing hazardous …
Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors
… instruments; • strengthening institutions for the wise management of the environment; • integrating economic … areas: climate change; disaster and conflicts; ecosystem management; environmental governance; harmful substances; … development. To promote and facilitate sound environmental management for sustainable development UNEP has seven …
The status of natural resources on the high-seas
… that would be required to afford real protection and/or management can be determined and focused. It is expected that … shall cooperate with one another in the conservation and management of the living resources of the high-seas. … importance and productivity. The implementation and management of any particular MPA may encompass a number of …
Compliance-Related Texts and Decisions of Selected Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory … Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory … I, the Scientific Authority shall advise the appropriate Management Authority of suitable measures to be taken to …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… appropriate mitigation actions; and (b) Establish risk management and implement adaption measures to enable … in particular through integrated conservation and management of water resources and appropriate sanitary … ecosystem approach by employing strategies for integrated management of land, water and living resources for …
Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 11 Wetland cultural heritage and the Ramsar Convention
… Convention’s wise use and management guidelines. In Resolution VII.8 (San José, 1999), … and indigenous people’s par- ticipation in the management of wetlands, noting the crucial importance of … aspects can and should play in the sustainable management of wetlands, and so far cultural aspects have …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… strengthening governance of investment appraisal and management, as outlined under CFS‐ … Strengthen governance of investment appraisal and management (See Part 2) … strengthening governance of investment appraisal and management that can be used to …