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… the main factor inducing global warming seems to be the emission of greenhouse gases. There are many of these gases — nitrous oxide, methane, CFCs, etc. — but it is the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning of fossil … are moving northwards, and this may lead to a significant reduction in their populations and threaten their survival. …

… – a goal often referred to as “mitigation.”4 Since the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is proving to be a … expected to increase from 1 to 3°C over the next century. Reduction of rainfall in the upper Mekong in southern China … maintenance of river flow for people downstream, or the reduction of pollution for good water quality. The emphasis …

… of the wider sustainable development issues, such as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, for instance. While … substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse (12.5) 5. Transition towards a … production patterns and the transition to a green and low-emission economy, among others. The Horizon 2020 initiative …

… environmental legislation, poverty alleviation and demand reduction. Achim Steiner UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP … and consumer awareness to ensure a long-term demand reduction. It is particularly crucial to support the … in major tropical countries14 – with direct threats to emission reductions schemes and programmes such as REDD, …

… set into motion machinery that will: • drastically curtail emission into the atmosphere of chlorinated hydrocarbons and … situation was worse than previously estimated. The likely reduction in stratospheric ozone would be faster and more … substances may, unfortunately, lead to an increased emission of substances with global warming potential (GWP). …

… . The costs of pollution prevention, control and reduction measures are to be borne, to the fullest extent … this end, Parties shall, individually or jointly, (a) set emission limits for major sources according to best available … which represent a high degree of safety; (c) set total emission ceilings for limiting and reducing the overall …

… environment. Governments were urged to adopt goals for the reduction of mercury emissions and releases and UNEP …

… mitigating and adapting to climate change. It refers to reduction or loss of the biological or economic productivity … is found in the text of the UNCCD: “land degradation means reduction or loss … of the biological or economic … is degraded, such as disruption of water regulation or reduction in carbon sequestration. Such causal links are far …

… to achieve broad goals and targets (e.g., 30 percent reduction in nutrient input to water or volatile organ- ic … how it may be practically applied to achieve a net reduction in pollution and wastes to all media. (Sections … than the others. Ships: The Baltic Sea is a sulphur oxide emission control area under MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI. 103 …

… & respective capabilities • Legally binding emission targets for Annex I countries - covers six … defined in Annex B - First commitment period: average reduction 5% from 1990 levels between 2008- 2012 - Second commitment period (Doha Amendment): average reduction 18% from 1990 levels between 2013-2020 •Use of …