Definition(s)
The system of activities and administration through which a society uses its resources to produce wealth. (Source: GOOD)
Hierarchy
Narrower: Circular economy approachDeveloped countriesDeveloping countriesDevelopment aidEconomic assessmentsEconomic instrumentsEconomies in transitionFinancial mechanismsGreen economiesInfrastructureLivelihoodLocal economiesPovertyPoverty reductionRural developmentSustainable developmentSustainable production
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Economy
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Basel Convention | 5 decisions1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 2 decisions5 documents |
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Montreal Protocol | 16 decisions |
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The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety | 7 decisions |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 4 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 84 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 4 decisions |
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Barcelona Convention | 8 decisions |
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Governing Council | 2 decisions |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 6 decisions |










