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Assessing the international forest regime
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically … At its last meeting in May 1998, the COP focused on inland water ecosystems. It also considered its longer-term … diversity,71 agricultural biological diversity,72 inland water biological diversity,73 and of course forest biological …
Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers
… be important in the coming decades. However, promoting the use of biomass and biofuels could increase air pollution. … allergies or diseases and contributes to algae bloom in water ecosystems together with other sources of nitrogen … lakes died due to increased acidification of the water. In the 1980s the acidification of forest soils was …
Protected Areas in East Asia: Evaluating and strengthening implementation of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas and the East Asian Regional Action Plan
… networks, to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, implementing the ecosystem … framework of management which incorporates, inter alia, water-shed management, coastal zone planning, shipping … other government agencies such as those responsible for water resources, hydropower, agriculture and tourism. …
Engaging people in sustainability
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically … recommendations for preserving natural areas, protecting water and air and encouraging a compact urban form. Visioning … feature. I cannot picture myself leading a life without water, gas, electricity, cars, computers, supermarkets… …
Concepts for Industry Co-Regulation of Bio-fuel Weeds
… and GISP, Biofuels Crops and the Use of Non-Native Species: Mitigating the Risks of Invasion … Martin, J. Williams and C. Stone, ‘Transaction Costs and Water Reform: the Devils Hiding in the Details’ … model proposed by Horan and Lupi (2005) for ballast water invasive species control. Tradable development rights …
International biofouling
… introduction of unwanted aquatic organisms from ballast water; FURTHER RECALLING that Member States of the IMO … for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004; FURTHER RECALLING that the Marine … from ships threatens the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity; MINDFUL that 90% of world trade …
Best practice guidelines for the re-introduction of great apes
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically … latter is chosen, indefinite provisioning with food and water, and active population management of the re-introduced … proposed release site, including seasonal availability of water and foods (phenology studies) preferred by the great …
Designing national pesticide legislation
… legislation 1.3. An overview of pesticides and their use 1.4. Pesticide risks and risk reduction strategies II. … framework for natural resources management, 1983 (E S) 10. Water law in selected European countries (Belgium, England … 1978 (S*) 14. Legal and institutional responses to growing water demand, 1977 (E* F* S*) 15. Systematic index of …
The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. An issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically … VI) and the resolution on Allocation and Management of Water (Resolution VIII.1 Article 10.1), and the CMS … and income, for “ecosystem services” such as clean water and crop pollination, and as elements in culture and …
The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment
… chlorine- free. Inks are vegetable-based and coatings are water- based. UNEP’s distribution policy aims to reduce its … drought and cyclones, and through provision of safe water supply to cities. They are valued globally at up to USD … of methods, including trafficking, forgery, bribes, use of 14 shell companies, violence, and even hacking of …