A guide to the Convention on Biological Diversity; (Environmental Policy and LaW Paper No. 30)

Glowka, Lyle; Burhenne-Guilmin, Francoise; Synge, Hugh; McNeely, Jeffrey A.,Gündling, Lothar

ISBN 10: 2831702224 / ISBN 13: 9782831702223

Verlag: Gland Cambridge Bonn; IUCN (2nd printing), 1996

Beschreibung

161 S., Quart, kartoniert. Innen wie außen noch immer sehr gut erhalten. Sprache: Englisch (unbesetzt) 650 gr.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 12654-AD2

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: A guide to the Convention on Biological Diversity; (Environmental Policy and LaW Paper No. 30)
• Verlag: Gland Cambridge Bonn; IUCN (2nd printing)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1996
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 2831702224
• ISBN-13: 9782831702223
• Einband: weicher Einband
• Gewicht: 650 Gramm
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Biologie

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

The Convention on biological diversity is an historic commitment by the world's nations to conserve biological diversity, to use biological resources sustainably and to share equitably the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. It is the first global legal instrument to comprehensively address all aspects of biological diversity. The guide illustrates the scientific, technical and legal issues which the Convention raises. Designed as a reference document, the guide's table of contents, pagination, index and commentary cross-references give the reader easy access to the book's comprehensive rendering of what could be involved in fulfilling the obligations of the Convention. There is also a detailed bibliography. The introduction provides a concise general overview of the Convention's character, its origin and history and major issues covered. The Convention's provisions are then explained article by article, 23 boxes include background information on such topics as the importance of biological diversity; national biodiversity strategies; biotechnology; environmental impact assessment; technology transfer; and intellectual property rights. It suggests options for implementing the Convention, in many instances drawing on existing environmental policy documents and action plans including the World Conservation Strategy, Caring for the earth, the Global Biodiversity Strategy and Agenda 21. Written in an objective, easily understandable and accessible style, the guide is indispensable reading for anyone desiring information on the Convention on biological diversity and possible steps for its implementation.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.