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GIS is an integration hardware, software and data for computing, managing, analyzing and displaying all forms of geographic referenced information.

The key highlights of this month's issue include: Linking ACP MEAs 3 programme with Buenos Aires plan action; Protecting nature to save lives; Pacific judges trained on environmental and climate law; Addressing gaps in the draft post-2020 global biodiversity framework; Importance of protected areas in biodiversity conservation; Transforming biodiversity governance; Boosting SIDS efforts in managing hazardous chemicals and waste; Role of Asian and Pacific countries achieving healthy planet; National commitment to marine plastic pollution reduction; Managing marine litter in the Abidjan convention region; Youth and the environment in the ACP region; New training course on SDG 14 and ocean governance.

The key highlights of this month's issue include: Using blue economy to improve ocean health for sustainable development; Measuring Progress: Environment and the SDGs; Recommendations for strengthening the Post-2020 GBF; Empower customs officials to combat illegal wildlife trade; averting biodiversity crisis; Industry involvement in sound management of chemicals and waste; Boost e-waste collection and recycling in East Africa; Phasing out lead from paint manufacturing; celebrating Cartagena convention; CARICOM launches second biodiversity webinar series; Preparing Easter Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean for the 2021/2022 BRS COPs; Free Self-Pace Trainings course on marine litter pollution prevention.

Scoping is the stage whereby the regulator (with the developer and stakeholder engagement) identifies and highlights the major impacts of the proposed development.

Mitigation hierarchy is to avoid risks and impacts. Where avoidance is not possible, minimize or risks and impacts to acceptable levels.

The World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) makes important advances for the World Bank in areas such as transparency, accountability, non discrimination and public participation.

To avoid or minimize impacts by exploring alternatives. To mitigate adverse impacts through timely compensation and assistance to restore livelihoods and living standards.

A plan that translates proposed mitigation measures into practice. Typically developed as a part of environmental assessment.

Key role in respect of environmental safeguards is to ensure that environmental safeguards for the project are implemented effectively during construction.

The term gender-based violence highlights gender dimension of the violence and the root cause of the violence. However the Pacific, gender-based violence is often used against women and girls to adopt a gender-neutral approach to the issue.