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Engaging people in sustainability
… the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is … Copyright: © 2004 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication … one that contains an internationally significant biosphere reserve, move toward a more sustainable future. UNESCO (2003) …
Non-judicial grievance mechanisms in land-related disputes in Sierra Leone
… recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. The views expressed in … types of civil disputes in Sierra Leone and the nature of such disputes varies depending on the … are also differences in relation to the nature of authority of family heads and the place …
Climate Change and POPs: Predicting the Impacts
… The issues of POP s and climate change are both global in nature. A coordinated response is needed from decision-makers … Climate-driven trends in contemporary ocean productivity. Nature, 444:752-755. Bellamy, P.H., P.J. Loveland, R.I. … losses from all soils across England and Wales 1978-2003. Nature, 437:245-248. Blais, J.M., D.W. Schindler, D.C.G. …
Beyond access : Exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD
… Copyright: © 2007 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication … out of the utilization of genetic resources 53 4.1.1 The nature of “genetic resources” 53 4.1.1.1 “Containing … where there is a wealth of expertise in conservation and reserve management, the nature reserve authorities are well …
Ratification and Implementation Guidelines
… Co- operation Aid (SIDA) through the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC), for the development and/ or … text should be modified in this regard. 14 The broad nature of this definition does not mean all MAPs are … matters need to be addressed, such as de- termining the nature and extent of contamination, the risks to exposed …
Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats
… Support Team IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature IUU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing LATF … appears to be characterized by: A high-profit, low-risk nature: the opportunities for large profits, coupled with the … response rate. Although the limited number and sporadic nature of the responses received do not 2 provide a …
Aquaculture - site selection and site management
… Copyright: © 2009 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication … Programme of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). To that end, together with the Federation of … of the competent authorities, given the public domain nature of most of these areas. • The development of …
Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention
… impact assessments (EIA) are multidisciplinary in nature. The issues that arise are 8 Introduction also … activity. The competent authority may be, depending on the nature of the issue, a local, regional, state or national … early of their future responsibilities they are able to reserve finances and to link the matter with other processes. …
Addressing the problems of access : Protecting sources, while giving users certainty
… Copyright: © 2007 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication … stymied both by its complexity and by its controversial nature. It is only through the understanding of those … and perhaps implies that it is impossible to control and reserve all exports or "access" to genetic material by this …
PCB inventory guidance (PCB Elimination Network)
… enables the authorities to control the location and nature of the PCB equipment, as well as the success of all … have to be checked, but also those no longer in use or in reserve. Rigorous examination must also include spare oils … PCT and PBB. It provides more detailed information on the nature and occurrence of wastes consisting of, containing or …