Link to resource: https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook-oa/book/9781800376762/9781800376… Publication Abstract The utilization of nature-based solutions (NBS) is on the rise for tackling concerns like climate change, well...
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The course, which is the first of this kind under ESDC, is designed for mid-to-senior level decision makers and/or experts (civilians and military) from the EU Member States, EU Institutions and Agencies. The priority will be...
This study conducted by the UNECE UN/CEFACT looks into transparency in textile value chains in relation to the environmental, social and human health impacts of parts, components and production processes.
The Mediterranean region hosts a remarkable diversity of life and is a vital breeding area for key pelagic species, some of which are endangered. At the same time, the Mediterranean Sea has been described as one of the areas most...
In Africa, there are many characteristics of illegal fishing and are involved in by both foreign and African actors. They include unauthorized fishing in closed areas/seasons, illegal fishing by foreign vessels (distance water...
The production of one single golden ring generates 20 tonnes of highly toxic waste and requires 50,000 litres of water. These numbers are impressive. Also, mining companies are seldom champions in respecting the local populations...
A major obstacle for organisations promoting ethical products is the lack of market information. This is why The Trade for Development Centre (TDC - a programme of the Belgian Development Agency, decided to have market research...
Did you know that the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to one of the biggest aromatic oil producers? Avituri, a fair and organic cultivator and distiller, was able to double its production of geranium oil and...
While the palm oil industry is still investigating how to stop the destruction of human and environmental resources in South East Asia, fair alternatives already exist, such as palm oil projects in Ghana, Togo and Ecuador which...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a new strategic document outlining its freshwater-related priorities for implementing UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy (MTS), 2022-2025. These aim to galvanize urgent...