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The blue economy is an approach put forward by the international community
to take into account the health of the oceans and seas as we strive to balance
the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and
environmental. This concept promotes economic growth, social inclusion
and improved livelihoods at the same time as ensuring the environmental
sustainability of oceans and seas. It defines a new paradigm of ocean economy,
one that is in balance with the long-term capacity of the assets, goods and
services of marine ecosystems, and that considers social inclusiveness....
A paper on the lessons learned from using the "Groasis Waterbox" technology
A pilot project to study the feasibility of a national empty pesticide container management programme was initiated by CropLife (Mauritius), as part of its product stewardship framework.
A pre-project survey indicated that since there was no specific facility for the disposal of hazardous wastes on the island, the farming community had developed disposal practices which were not in line with the provisions of the Environment Protection Act and global goals to save the planet.
In order to have a good understanding of all the implications involved in the setting up of a collection and safe...
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