Definition(s)
The State in which an individual lacks the resources necessary for subsistence. (Source: GEMET)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
poverty alleviation
poverty eradication
poverty reduction
the poor
In other languages
French
pauvreté
Russian
бедность
Spanish
pobreza
Arabic
الفقر
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8 multilateral treaties containing text poverty
1 multilateral environment agreement-related document
7 environmental goals and declarationsMultilateral environment agreements tagged with poverty
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poverty. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Nagoya Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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World Heritage Convention | 6 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 5 articles and paragraphs1 decision |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |