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UNEP / UNITAR / UNCHS (Habitat) Training Programme in environmental law and policy

Corporate author
UNEP
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-062726)
Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP | Nairobi, Kenya
Pages
440 p.
Document type
Training/educational material
Conference name | place | date
Nairobi | 19950327 -19950413
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
Mauritius, Philippines, Russian Federation, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Egypt, Bangladesh
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Education Comprehensive description
Abstract

Contents: MODULE I Introduction E. Notion and structure of environmental law G. Curent inadequacies in national legislation and institutions for environmental management MODULE II Framework legislation on environmental management for sustainable development Part I - Framework legislation on environmental management for sustainable development - A. National legislation for environmental management Part II - Specific areas of national legislation for sustainable development B. Environmental impact assessment C. Industrial compliance and enforcement D. Environmental management of human settlement and land use E. Trade and environment MODULE III International Legal Instruments B. International conventions for the conservation of natural resources C. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals D. Convention to Combat Desertification E. UN Convention on Biological Diversity F. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora G. The Lusaka Agreement on co-operative enforcement operations directed at illegal trade in wild fauna and flora H. The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone layer and the Montreal Protocol I. Hazardous wastes and toxis chemicals J. UN Framework Convention on Climate Change K. Water L. National legislation for the implementation of environmental conventions M. Global environment facility N. The United Nations University

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Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

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Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495)

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Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Basel |

Keyword: Waste disposal, Technology transfer, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)

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Convention on Biological Diversity

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

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)

Treaty

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

Keyword: Climate change, Intergenerational equity, Technology transfer, Data collection/reporting, International organization, Education, Access-to-information, Sustainable development, Inventory, Emissions, EIA, Research, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Precautionary principle, Ozone layer, Public participation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001147)

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Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Treaty | Multilateral | Montreal |

Keyword: Ozone layer

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000953)

Treaty

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington |

Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)