environment

environment

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Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (1992)

Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.

Keywords

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) : environment [Keywords]

all peoples freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development; In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.

Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice (1978) : environment [Keywords]

all human beings belong to a single species and are descended from a common stock; they are born equal in dignity and rights and all form an integral part of humanity

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe - Final Act - Helsinki 1975 (1975) : environment [Keywords]

Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe

Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) : environment [Keywords]

a child means every human being below the age of eighteen years unless under the law applicable to the child, maturity is attained earlier

Convention on Technical and Vocational Education (1989) : environment [Keywords]

all forms and levels of the educational process involving, in addition to general knowledge, the study of technologies and related sciences and the acquisition of practical skills, know-how, attitudes and understanding relating to occupations in the various sectors of economic and social life

Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (1972) : environment [Keywords]

never in any circumstance to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain microbial or other biological agents, or toxins; and weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (1997) : environment [Keywords]

to put an end to the suffering and casualties caused by anti-personnel mines, that kill or maim hundreds of people every week, mostly innocent and defenceless civilians and especially children, obstruct economic development and reconstruction, inhibit the repatriation of refugees and internally displaced persons, and have other severe consequences for years after emplacement

International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (2005) : environment [Keywords]

acts of nuclear terrorism may result in the gravest consequences and may pose a threat to international peace and security

Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) : environment [Keywords]

the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits

The Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992) : environment [Keywords]

achieve stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system achieved within a time-frame sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979) : environment [Keywords]

acknowledge the importance of migratory species being conserved and of Range States agreeing to take action to this end whenever possible and appropriate

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (1971) : environment [Keywords]

areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (2000) : environment [Keywords]

ensuring an adequate level of protection in the safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and human health

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1997) : environment [Keywords]

quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments

The 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) : environment [Keywords]

protect human health and the environment against adverse effects resulting from modifications of the ozone layer

Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (1992) : environment [Keywords]

Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (1994) : environment [Keywords]

combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought through effective action at all levels with a view to achieve sustainable development in affected areas.

Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency (1986) : environment [Keywords]

prompt assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency to minimize its consequences and to protect life, property and the environment from the effects of radioactive releases

Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident (1986) : environment [Keywords]

any nuclear reactor wherever located; any nuclear fuel cycle facility; any radioactive waste management facility; the transport and storage of nuclear fuels or radioactive wastes; the manufacture, use, storage, disposal and transport of radioisotopes for agricultural, industrial, medical and related scientific and research purposes; and the use of radioisotopes for power generation in space objects

Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) (1994) : environment [Keywords]

availability, scope and use of trade-related intellectual property rights

Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1979) : environment [Keywords]

moon and other celestial bodies within the solar system, other than the earth; include orbits around or other trajectories to or around them; does not apply to extraterrestrial materials which reach the surface of the earth by natural means

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies (1967) : environment [Keywords]

the moon and other celestial bodies, shall be free for exploration and use by all States without discrimination of any kind