Sustainable development

This book includes the decisions and full report of COP2, the text of the first Protocol adopted under the Carpathian Convention, the Protocol on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological and Landscape Diversity, the Ministerial Declaration of COP2 in Bucharest, and the reports of many other meetings held in the framework of the Carpathian Convention. 

The Draft International Covenant on Environment is an ongoing contribution of the International Council of Environmental Law (ICEL) and the IUCN Environmental Law Programme (IUCN ELP)  to provide a framework for implementing sustainability at all levels of society following the outcome of the Rio+20 Conference, and subsequent adoption of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This book aims to provide elements for discussion for those involved in development and development cooperation as practitioners, decision-makers and researchers, at a crucial moment just prior to the Copenhagen Climate Conference. The contributors include researchers from academic institutions, as well as representatives of UN organisations and NGOs.

This publication portrays life in the Pamirs and addresses development challenges and options, along with insights and awareness related to the potentials and difficulties of mountain regions in general. The purpose of this book is not only to survey the status of a particular mountain region, but also to contribute to discussions of practical and participatory approaches that can lead to sustainable mountain development. 

This volume combines the latest research on the Gulf of Guinea from scientists working primarily in the region and from Europe. It covers the dynamics of the oceanic and coastal waters of the region, the major biological resources, pollution in the marine environment and the socio-economics and governance of marine fisheries. 

It is hoped that this publication will encourage the balanced integration of sustainable economic growth, social protection and justice, and environmental stewardship in the Sustainable Development Goals.