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Definition(s)

The process of establishing a non-destructive relation between human activities and natural systems. (Source: UNEP)

Hierarchy

Alternative labels:
environmentally sound co-processing
environmentally sound management
environmentally sound manner
environmentally sound technology
sustainable production patterns
Related concepts:

In other languages

French
gestion saine de l’environnement
Russian
рациональное природопользование
Spanish
gestión ambientalmente racional
Arabic
إدارة بيئية سليمة

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with sound environmental management

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with sound environmental management. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on Biological Diversity
Basel Convention
Stockholm Convention
Rotterdam Convention
Barcelona Convention
Hazardous Wastes Protocol
Abidjan Convention
Noumea Convention
Cartagena Convention
Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents
Minamata Convention on Mercury
United Nations Environment Assembly
ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution

Multimedia

Introducing the Stockholm Convention