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Handbook on the implementation of conventions related to biological diversity in Africa

Corporate author
UNEP
Date
1999
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-065893)
Title (French)

Manuel de l' application des conventions relatives à la diversité biologique en afrique

Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP | Nairobi, Kenya
Pages
83 p.
Document type
Document of international organization
Language
English, French
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Biodiversity National implementation/transposal
Geographical area
Africa

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Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000492)

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Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-155235)

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Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Data collection/reporting, Management/conservation, National implementation/transposal, Wild flora, International trade, Trade in species, International relations/cooperation, International agreement-text

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001197)

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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, particulary in Africa

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Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Environmental indicators, Education, Sustainable use, Erosion, Food security, Financing, Research, Policy/planning, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Standards, Capacity building, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Desertification, Public participation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001200)

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Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro |

Keyword: Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Management/conservation, Financing, Institution, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Alien species, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Monitoring, Genetic resources, Dispute settlement, Ex-situ conservation, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Biotechnology, Education, Crops/grasses

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Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)