Definition(s)
A discharge of particulate gaseous, or soluble waste material/pollution into the air from a polluting source. (Source: GEMET/UNUN)
The concept refers mainly to the release of greenhouse gases and/or their precursors into the atmosphere over a specified area and period of time. (Source: UNFCCC)
Hiérarchie
Broader: pollution de l'air
Narrower: noir de carbonegaz à effet de serre
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with émission
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Convention sur la diversité biologique | 1 decision |
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Convention de Stockholm | 3 decisions7 documents |
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Convention de Vienne | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocole de Montréal | 1 article or paragraph60 decisions |
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Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques | 19 decisions |
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La Convention du patrimoine mondial | 1 decision |
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Protocole de Kyoto | 1 decision |
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Convention de Rotterdam | 1 document |
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Convention de Barcelone | 1 decision |
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Convention de Minamata sur le mercure | 3 decisions8 documents |
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Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement | 7 decisions |