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Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… of people and the planet is central to the attainment of sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development embodies this in its commitment to … are estimated to occur annually as a result of the way we use natural resources and impact the environment to support …
Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
… Assembly (UNGA) on 13 September 2007; UNDERLINING that the use of the term 'indigenous peoples' is consistent with the … cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management … necessary; EMPHASIZING that the foundations for sustainable development require intra-generational and …
Sources of international water law
… Draft Convention on the Industrial and Agricultural Use of International Rivers and Lakes - Rio de Janeiro, 1 … co-operation may include agreed joint programmes for the sustainable management of transboundary natural resources, … as appropriate, focus on: (a) joint programmes for the sustainable management of transboundary natural resources …
The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study
… P., Ecological Change and the Politics of African Land Use, African Studies Review, June 1983, pp. 1-59. - 3 - Yet … the procurement of farm equipment and implements, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, etc. 40/ In addition to … Fischer C, "Introduction to the Conference Theme Towards a Sustainable Agriculture", in Vers une agriculture viable, …
Promoting Locally Managed Marine Areas as a socially inclusive approach to meeting area-based conservation and Marine Protected Area targets
… and other agencies in the Pacific Region to promote the use of traditional and Locally Managed Marine Areas as the … communities as custodians of these resources in achieving sustainable, equitable, effective conservation and sustainable use of the marine environment, coastal zones and …
Net Positive Impact for biodiversity. The business case
… its activities. Implementing an NPI approach entails the use of the Mitigation Hierarchy, a decision-making framework … iv e to ta l Year Mining Other Sectors (ii) the increased use of biodiversity-related performance standards by … PricewaterhouseCoopers (2011). Bio-positive Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth. Presentation prepared by PwC for …
The valuation of ecosystem services: Are the challenges too many to ensure the maintenance of ecosystem integrity?
… One of the key challenges today in relation to the use of and preservation of the environment is how to resolve … Economics for Non-economists. Techniques and policies for sustainable development, (World Scientific Publishing, 2005) … II of the Nature Diversity Act – General Principles for Sustainable Use: A practical introduction’ (Veileder til …
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa
… 8 1.2.2 Regional use and value of wetlands and their biodiversity … and projects have been set up to try and develop the sustainable use and management of these transboundary rivers, … 2000. The Africa Water Vision for 2025: Equitable and Sustainable Use of Water for Socioeconomic Development. …
Support for Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in Africa
… the Forest Stewardship Council), as they can contribute to sustainable management of restored forest areas and increase … investors and the donor community engaged in land use- related interventions in Africa to: a. recognise that … and development goals such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals …
Persistent Organic Pollutants: Contaminated Site Investigation and Management Toolkit
… Actions 14 1.7 Setting Risk-based Remediation Goals 15 1.8 Sustainable Remediation 16 1.9 Tax and Non-tax Incentives 16 … major risks to human health, the environment and overall sustainable development. Arguably, one of the dilemmas of … the scientific consensus and, global public concern on the use and disposal of these 12 toxic chemicals. Notably, eight …