It was noted that, in a paper based environment, authentication and certification formalities and requirements were not needed in a number of transactions.

Accepting death means accepting that we are physical beings who are intimately connected to the environment, as the research on environmental toxins confirms.

F. Recognition of Environmental Liabilities

Now, our environment is inundated with evidence.

In practice, they may request their suppliers (a) to comply with specific environmental requirements (b) to have an EMS (c) to have a certified EMS.

E. Recognition of environmental costs 12 21

F. Recognition of environmental liabilities 22 30

UNEP confirms that firm commitments and pledges from interested contributors are obtained before the commencement of projects.

33. Environmental management standards, however, do not guarantee, by themselves, improvements in environmental performance of production and or of products, but they assure only compliance to an adopted EMS and to a declared environmental policy that fulfills, at a minimum, national regulations.

A Ministry of the Environment had been established, which was proof of the high priority that his country accorded to the protection of the environment.

Demonstrating environmentally sound technologies and cleaner production

22. An environmental liability should be recognized when there is an obligation on the part of the enterprise to incur an environmental cost.

In implementing the Bali Strategic Plan, UNEP will also focus on demonstrating and implementing environmentally sound technologies.

The analysis on environmental goods and services (EGS) focuses on identifying environmental goods of potential environmental and trade interest for developing countries.

Surrounded by the sea, Japan considers the preservation of the marine environment to be extremely important.

The China National Steering Committee on Certification of Environmental Management System, which was established in May 1997 and involves 33 ministries and state bureaus, will be active in the development and supervision of policies on certification and accreditation of EMS.

We have environments where humidity is guaranteed throughout the year.

The above mentioned achievements prove that a favourable international political environment continues to exist.

(e) Environmental monitoring, including air water pollution monitoring preparation of environmental impact assessments (EIA) epidemiological studies (breeding grounds of disease bearing insects) and monitoring of mining environments related to requirements of environmental clearance certificates (ECC)

GEF pledged US 6.17 million towards the project, which will be executed with UNEP as the GEF partner.

. Although it was recognised at UNCED that developed countries have a responsibility with regard to assisting developing countries in building national capacities for environmentally sound technologies (ESTs), operationalizing the existing MEA provisions on technology transfer has proved difficult.

The Facility pledged 6.17 million towards the project, which will be executed with UNEP as the GEF partner.

29. The Court recognizes that the environment is under daily threat and that the use of nuclear weapons could constitute a catastrophe for the environment.

Also recognizing the efforts made by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and members of its Consortium in this regard,

Similar concerns apply in relation to the proposed supplement to the Jubail Marine Wildlife Sanctuary.

Recognizing the Caribbean Environment Outlook process currently being undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme, and welcoming the support being provided by the Caribbean Environment Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme towards its implementation,

Workers witness firsthand the environmental costs of current patterns of development.

However, ISO 14001 certification by itself does not ensure continuous compliance with environmental legislation.

The report is being submitted to the Governing Council Global Ministerial Environment Forum at its ninth special session to update the Council Forum on current developments in the global environmental situation and on the various activities and processes being undertaken to keep the state of the global environment under review and to facilitate informed discussion and action.

The links between the environment, cultural and biological diversity and sustainable development have been identified by UNEP, which promotes an integrated ecosystem approach.

In view of this, it has been recognized that a closer look at health and environmental issues is necessary in order to address the emerging problems resulting from environmental pollution.

Several multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) adopted in recent years provide evidence of the existing links between the protection of the environment and the enjoyment of human rights.

The representative of UNEP confirmed that no written explanation had yet been received.

In Mexico, the National Ecological Institute is designing a license ( quot licencia ambiental unica quot ) that makes special provisions for companies that have certified environmental management systems in place. quot World Bank Funds Mexican ISO 14000 Project quot , globeNet.

32. There has been increased environmental awareness during the review period.

The information will be used to validate and improve current environmental models.

In many developing countries, a gradual approach to EMS, focusing on environmentally sensitive sectors, may be appropriate and the need for third party certification secondary.

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This was seen to be important in ensuring a balance in trade and economic development with social progress and limited environmental damage.

According to a preliminary environmental assessment report released by the FDA in March, this kind of mosquito will not significantly affect the environment.

Hurricane Katrina is a stark reminder of the increasing vulnerability of today's global environment, in which nature respects no boundaries.

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Because we believe that it's not biology it's culture.

There is agreement on the need for a favourable international environment.

It is hoped that work on conformity assessment for EMS should result in internationally harmonized accreditation systems for EMS certification bodies, which will support universal recognition of ISO certifications.