Definition(s)
Efforts and activities to maintain and sustain those attributes in natural and urban environments which are essential both to human physical and mental health and to enjoyment of life. (Source: GEMET)
Hierarchy
Broader: Environmental management
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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Strategic Plans:
Target 14.5
Target 14.c
Target 15.1
Target 3: Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas
Target 4: Halt Species Extinction, Protect Genetic Diversity, and Manage Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Target 10: Enhance Biodiversity and Sustainability in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
Target 12: Enhance Green Spaces and Urban Planning for Human Well-Being and Biodiversity
Target 11.4
Goal 14: Life below water
Target 14.2
Target 15.4
Target 15.5
Target 15.a
Target 15.b
Target 15.c
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Environmental conservation
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 21 articles and paragraphs |
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Basel Convention | 1 article or paragraph1 document |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 12 articles and paragraphs1 document |
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Nagoya Protocol | 5 articles and paragraphs |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 2 articles and paragraphs1 decision |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs402 decisions |
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Kyoto Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat | 5 articles and paragraphs |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 article or paragraph |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 document |
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Barcelona Convention | 71 decisions |
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Prevention and Emergency Protocol | 3 decisions |
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Land-Based Sources Protocol | 1 decision |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 3 articles and paragraphs17 decisions |
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Offshore Protocol | 4 decisions |
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Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment in the Wider Caribbean Region | 7 decisions |
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Jeddah Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Bamako Convention | 1 decision |
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Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS) | 4 decisions3 documents |
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Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians | 29 decisions |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 12 decisions |
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