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Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity (1992)
Convention on Biological Diversity, 1999DocumentGlobal desertification dimensions and costs
Center for International Earth Science Information Network, 1992DocumentBiodiversity and its value [in Australia]
Biodiversity Group, Environment Australia, 1993Explains biodiversity and the three levels at which it is usually considered: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. It also briefly discusses why biodiversity is important, especially the value of its components and diversity itself.DocumentHuman face or human facade: adjustment and the health of mothers and children
Centre for International Child Health, London, 1994Report considers the effects of strutucal adjustment programmes on the health sector . Includes an annotated bibliographyDocumentTrade and Environment: A Business Perspective
World Business Council for Sustainable Development, 1997The World Business Council for Sustainable Development rejects the notion of a trade versus environment debate.This report sets out directions and opportunities that can lead to mutual support between environmental protection and improvement, to an open trading system and to sustainable development.DocumentStrengthening National Policy Research Capacity to Implement the Convention on Biological Diversity: Proposed Decisions for COP-4
Policy Research Capacity Initiative, WRI, 1998DocumentRemoving ropes, attaching strings : institutional arrangements to provide water
Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor - Indigenous Knowledge WorldWide, 1993The case of Dodopani (India) illustrates that governments often attempt sweeping technically oriented changes to improve standards of living without paying adequate attention to the political and institutional context that defines rural power dynamics, interactions and realities.DocumentUsing indigenous knowledge, remote sensing and GIS for sustainable development
Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor - Indigenous Knowledge WorldWide, 1994Information describing the natural resources of any region (e.g. soil, water and vegetation) forms the base upon which sustainable development must be built. The twin challenges of providing information that can lead to sustainable development are to keep acquisition costs low and utility high.