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Introduction to the CMS Family - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… can be developed under the CMS for a single species or a group of related species and range from a bilateral agreement … a constant flow of information. The Focal Point should be working in one of the relevant Ministries dealing with nature conservation in their countries. A working knowledge of the operations of the Convention is …
Groundwater in international law: Compilation of treaties and other legal instruments
… this publication was carried out by Stefanie Rothenberger, working as a research assistant with the Development Law … Charlotte Oliver took over from Stefanie Rothenberger, working under contract with UNESCO and FAO. The high calibre … to it on which agreement has not been reached. (v) Appoint working groups for short-term tasks and standing sub- …
UNEP - Our Planet Magazine - Making Our Future Chemical Safe - Edition from Sept 2015
… with the challenges of chemicals management. We are also working with part- ners to develop and share resources, tools … risk”. Among them, 84 are defined as the first group for priority control, so as to further restrict their … of chemicals to make cleaning and personal care products. Working with roundtable members, Jessop published a research …
Illicit wildlife trafficking: An environmental economic and social issue
… in Africa and worldwide. In December 2013, a "Friends of Group to fight Illicit Wildlife Trafficking" was established … issue in the context of the United Nations. The Friends of Group is co-presided by Gabon and Germany and includes … 22 CITES Secretariat, IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group and TRAFFIC International. 2013. Status of African …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… international or regional or national insti- tutions working alone. These are cross-cutting and transboundary … African Regional Directors to the first edition After working with the conservation of biodiversity and the ongoing … the main interests of the African people.18 A group of experts met in 1957 to examine the implementation of …
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particularly in Africa - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… of the Convention (Article 27 of the UNCCD) The Ad Hoc Group of Experts (“AHGE”) has studied this matter. The AHGE … of financial mechanism. Convening the first meeting of the Group of Experts in Hamburg, Germany, in November 2002. In 2005, the establishment of Ad Hoc Working Group to improve the procedures for communication and …
Linking Landscapes - Exploring the relationships between World Heritage cultural landscapes and IUCN protected areas
… Chair, IUCN-WCPA Protected Landscapes Specialist Group Acknowledgements Special thanks go to Prof. Adrian … protected areas. The results can be used: • to help IUCN, working in partnership with ICOMOS, ICCROM, UNESCO and other … interest in the natural values of cultural landscapes, working with ICOMOS as the advisory body which leads on …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… ix A Message from IUCN’s African Regional Directors After working with the conservation of biodiversity and the ongoing … the main interests of the African people.18 A group of experts met in 1957 to examine the implementation of … protect the environment against 54 The World Bank Group, Pollution Prevention and Abatement Handbook, World …
Access to and use of marine genetic resources: understanding the legal framework
… of genetic resources will change. This is likely to impact working procedures for scientists, turning pre-existing … Guidelines, South Africa: www.cbd.int/abs/ measures/group/?code¼za. 10 Marine Resources Act no 37, 2009, Norway: … Private International Law Under the Nagoya Protocol 2012, Working Paper no. 02/ 12, IDDRI, Paris, France, 20p. 13 D. …
Albania and marine protected areas: Legal and insituttional framework assessment for conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity and establishment of MPAs
… Tirana generated valuable comments and inputs to the first working draft of the Legal and Institutional framework … grouped as follows: — Civil society (not for profit): this group includes universities, research institutes, NGOs, local … Lakes Basin (Management Committee). PPNEA is at present working for the “Institutional Support to the Albanian …