Biodiplomacy: Genetic Resources and International RelationsVicente Sanchez, Calestous Juma DIANE Publishing, 1995 - 370 pages |
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... the protected area managers to redefine and extend their principles to land outside protected areas , and they also proposed a world treaty to protect wild genetic re- sources for the future . The Congress invited IUCN to ix.
... the protected area managers to redefine and extend their principles to land outside protected areas , and they also proposed a world treaty to protect wild genetic re- sources for the future . The Congress invited IUCN to ix.
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... cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction . This article literally reproduces Principle 21 of the Stockholm Declaration 9 NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
... cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction . This article literally reproduces Principle 21 of the Stockholm Declaration 9 NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
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... areas or areas where special measures need to be taken for the preservation of biodiversity and ten more specific actions . This article , which establishes the responsibilities assumed by the Contracting Parties in matters of ...
... areas or areas where special measures need to be taken for the preservation of biodiversity and ten more specific actions . This article , which establishes the responsibilities assumed by the Contracting Parties in matters of ...
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... areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction . This conforms to new ways of dealing with the concept of sovereignty and the rights and duties that exercising it entail , having in mind the eventual damage or benefit to ' Mother ...
... areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction . This conforms to new ways of dealing with the concept of sovereignty and the rights and duties that exercising it entail , having in mind the eventual damage or benefit to ' Mother ...
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... areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.9 The first part of the Principle restates the notion of state sovereignty while at the same time acknowledging the concomitant responsibility to ensure that such activities do not harm ...
... areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.9 The first part of the Principle restates the notion of state sovereignty while at the same time acknowledging the concomitant responsibility to ensure that such activities do not harm ...
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Page 22 - Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental and developmental policies, and the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction...
Page 9 - States have, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental policies, and the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.
Page 45 - Convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources...
Page 92 - State and the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs...
Page 341 - AUTHENTIC TEXTS The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. Done at Rio de Janeiro on this fifth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two.
Page 59 - Subject to its national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider application with the approval and involvement of the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices...
Page 75 - Article 8(j) states that each signatory country will, subject to its national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity...
Page 329 - Regional economic integration organization" means an organization constituted by sovereign States of a given region, to which its member States have transferred competence in respect of matters governed by this Convention and which has been duly authorized in accordance with its internal procedures, to sign, ratify, accept, approve or accede to it.
Page 330 - Establish or maintain means to regulate, manage or control the risks associated with the use and release of living modified organisms resulting from biotechnology which are likely to have adverse environmental impacts that could affect the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account the risks to human health; (h) Prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species...
Page 344 - State, nor have dealt with the case in any other capacity. 2. In disputes between more than two parties, parties in the same interest shall appoint one arbitrator jointly by agreement. 3. Any vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed for the initial appointment. Article 4 1.