(a) damage means significant damage caused to persons, property or the environment and includes

(iii) loss or damage by impairment of the environment

(b) to preserve and protect the environment in the event of transboundary damage, especially with respect to mitigation of damage to the environment and its restoration or reinstatement.

It lumped together as possible victims natural and legal persons, including States, and coupled damage to the environment with other kinds of transboundary damage.

These ships often carry hazardous cargo, which if lost would result in severe damage to the marine environment.

However, some other delegations expressed reservations regarding the inclusion of damage to the environment per se in the definition of damage and urged the Commission to review this matter on second reading.

It is crumbling because of the devastating effects of successive natural disasters and the ecological damage to its deteriorated environment.

(e) transboundary damage means damage caused to persons, property or the environment in the territory or in other places under the jurisdiction or control of a State other than the State of origin

Fourth claim unit Long term damage to marine environment and fisheries Iran seeks compensation in the amount of USD 100,000,000 for losses incurred by IFC due to long term damage to the marine environment and fisheries resources of Iran as a result of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

The Panel has previously found that damage caused to Iran's marine environment by those oil spills would constitute environmental damage that is compensable in accordance with paragraph 16 of Security Council resolution 687 (1991).

But much of this damage will be avoided by people choosing for themselves to adapt to a change in their environment.

See also article 25 (2) of the Convention on Civil Liability for Damage resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment, Lugano, 1993.

Taken together, these provisions embody a general obligation to protect the natural environment against widespread, long term and severe environmental damage the prohibition of methods and means of warfare which are intended, or may be expected, to cause such damage and the prohibition of attacks against the natural environment by way of reprisals.

The unsustainable patterns of production and use of POPs and persistent toxic substances (PTSs) are causing serious damage to human health and environment.

So we've been looking at this the interaction of genes, what's called epigenetic effects, brain damage, and environment, and how these are tied together.

Thus, support was expressed for the principle that damage to the environment per se should be actionable and subject to prompt and adequate compensation.

The Panel has previously stated that Iraq's liability for environmental damage under Security Council resolution 687 (1991) and Governing Council decision 7 is comprehensive and extends to all damage and losses related to the environment and any consequences of such damage that can reasonably be attributed directly to Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

The two are related more tourists might boost the economy, but they would damage Bhutan s environment and culture, and so reduce happiness in the long run.

The collateral damaged produced by attacks against oil pipeline infrastructure by rebel guerrillas in the Colombian armed conflict has produced long term damage to the environment.

So we look at these sorts of things theoretically, on the basis of genetics, and brain damage, and interaction with environment, and exactly how that machine works.

With this simple yet useful information we come closer to the environment, aware of the damage we cause, and can try to reduce them as much as possible.

In environmental law, the polluter pays principle is enacted to make the party responsible for producing pollution responsible for paying for the damage done to the natural environment.

Our current global economy, however, is not sustainable, with more than one billion people left behind by economic progress and the earth s environment suffering terrible damage from human activity.

But abuse and neglect natural and man made is too prevalent on every continent, and our planet is menaced by the damage that we do to our common environment.

Deeply concerned about the continuing extensive destruction of life and property, as well as the severe damage to infrastructure and the environment suffered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo,

Deeply concerned about the continued extensive destruction of life and property, as well as the severe damage to infrastructure and the environment suffered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo,

Deeply concerned at the continued extensive destruction of life and property, as well as the severe damage to infrastructure and the environment suffered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo,

According to the best global warming economic models, every ton of carbon dioxide that we put into the atmosphere now will do about 7 worth of damage to the environment.

The more that can be done to prevent people from becoming cocaine addicts, the less damage these people will do to themselves and their families, the less money will get into the pockets of criminals, insurgents, and terrorists, and the less damage will be done to the environment.

(b) Serious damage to public or private property, including a place of public use, a State or government facility, a public transportation system, an infrastructure facility or to the environment or

Considering that environmental damage, including that caused by natural circumstances or disasters, can have potentially negative effects on the enjoyment of human rights and on a healthy life and a healthy environment,

Environmental protection This principle prohibits the employment of methods or means of warfare which are intended or may be expected to cause widespread long term and severe damage to the natural environment.

(d) Moral damage

Compensation for damage

The Rio Declaration, issued at the Earth Summit in 1992, recognizes a responsibility to ensure that activities do not damage other states environment or that of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

In 1995, an Environmental Policy was adopted and this constitutes the basis for sustainable development in Mozambique aimed at eradicating poverty, improve quality of life of Mozambicans and reduce damage of the natural environment.

Considering that in some circumstances damage to the environment may take several years to occur, it was proposed that the limitations envisaged under the draft principle should take into account such lengthy time periods.

Rule on environmental protection The use of methods or means of warfare which are intended or may be expected to cause widespread, long term and severe damage to the natural environment is prohibited. Art.

Costs and economic damage

Considering that damage to the environment in times of armed conflict impairs ecosystems and natural resources long beyond the period of conflict, and often extends beyond the limits of national territories and the present generation,

It was also noted in respect of pure economic loss, which according to the commentary is covered under paragraph (a)(iii), that loss or damage by impairment to the environment raised delicate issues of causation.

And every time they turn themselves over there is some damage. And that damage builds up.

Claim No. 5000462 is for damage to cultural heritage resources claim No. 5000467 is for damage to livestock resources and claim No. 5000303 is for public health damage.

In this sense the environment may refer to the biophysical environment, the natural environment or the built environment.

This has accompanied a wider critique of growthmanship the pursuit of economic growth or the accumulation of wealth at all costs, regardless of the damage it may do to the earth s environment or to shared values.