The 2024 Geoscience Frontiers Annual Convention was held in Kuching,Malaysia,from November 18th to 22th,2024,jointly with the 2024 IAGR Annual Convention and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia.The I...The 2024 Geoscience Frontiers Annual Convention was held in Kuching,Malaysia,from November 18th to 22th,2024,jointly with the 2024 IAGR Annual Convention and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia.The IAGR Convention attracted over 150 participants from various countries,including China,India,Australia,the Republic of Korea,Japan,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Italy,Mexico,the United Kingdom,Saudi Arabia,France,and Brunei.展开更多
On April 30,the 22nd China Xiza ng Mountai neering Conventi on in 2025 comme need.As its flagship eve nt,the Luodui Peak Mountaineering Expedition took place from May 2 to 3 in Yangbajain Town of Lhasa,attracting more...On April 30,the 22nd China Xiza ng Mountai neering Conventi on in 2025 comme need.As its flagship eve nt,the Luodui Peak Mountaineering Expedition took place from May 2 to 3 in Yangbajain Town of Lhasa,attracting more than 160 mountain climbing enthusiasts from all over the country.展开更多
To address climate change and highlight its global nature,the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)was adopted for the first time in history within the UN framework on May 9,1992,clearly establ...To address climate change and highlight its global nature,the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)was adopted for the first time in history within the UN framework on May 9,1992,clearly establishing the obligations of developed countries to take the lead in emission reduction and provide financial,technological,and capacity-building support to developing countries.Particularly since the 2015 Paris Agreement,successive UN climate conferences have placed high emphasis on financial and technological matters,with financial arrangements demonstrating an increasingly specific trend in recent years.The Glasgow Climate Pact adopted in 2021 urges developed country Parties to deliver on their commitment to the goal of providing USD 100 billion to developing country prties,while also urging developed country parties to at least double their provision of climate finance to developing country parties by 2025 compared to 2019 levels.展开更多
Energy conversion and environmental pollution present significant challenges that necessitate the development of materials with optimal characteristics for effective applications in solar energy-driven photocatalysis....Energy conversion and environmental pollution present significant challenges that necessitate the development of materials with optimal characteristics for effective applications in solar energy-driven photocatalysis.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)serve as excellent platforms for the development of various MOF-derived materials,which have garnered extensive attention due to their unique structural features,high crystallinity,large surface areas,diverse morphologies,adjustable dimensions,tunable textural characteristics,and inherent catalytic activity.However,the sluggish charge kinetics and poor stability of MOFs and MOF-derived photocatalysts restrict their photocatalytic activity,thereby limiting their applications in the field of photocatalysis.Consequently,substantial research efforts have been directed toward maximizing the advantages of these intriguing materials while addressing their shortcomings.This review provides a comprehensive summary and analysis of various synthesis strategies of MOFs and their derivatives.Effective modification strategies to enhance the performance of these novel materials are also summarized.This review systematically explores the current advancements in the application of MOFs and their derivatives for photocatalytic water splitting,photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction,and environmental water pollution treatment.Finally,it discusses the challenges and future prospects of MOFs and MOF-derived materials in photocatalytic applications.Researchers should systematically optimize synthetic strategies and functionalize MOFs and their derivatives to enhance their application in energy conversion and environmental pollution control,thereby underscoring their extensive potential.Future research will increasingly concentrate on the intelligent design and functionalization of MOFs to attain superior catalytic performance and tackle the urgent energy and environmental challenges confronting the world.展开更多
The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel,Textiles and Textile Technologies(VIATT)is poised to return to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center(SECC)from February 26-28,2026.Building on its second edition...The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel,Textiles and Textile Technologies(VIATT)is poised to return to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center(SECC)from February 26-28,2026.Building on its second edition’s nearly 13-percent exhibitor growth,next year’s show floor will expand by 20 percent,from 15,000 to 18,000 square meters and cover the full area of Halls A and B.This includes new dedicated zones for apparel,fashion accessories,and textile chemicals and dyes,with the strategic growth underscoring Vietnam’s emergence as a vertically and horizontally integrated textile powerhouse.展开更多
GREECE A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion on 10 July GERMANY Visitors attend the CosDay anime convention in Frankfurt on 5 July CROATIA A ceremonial parade is held at the 59th#akovo Embroidery ...GREECE A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion on 10 July GERMANY Visitors attend the CosDay anime convention in Frankfurt on 5 July CROATIA A ceremonial parade is held at the 59th#akovo Embroidery Festival in#akovo on 6 July。展开更多
Climate change and biodiversity loss are intricately linked,and as the severity of these challenges intensifies,the need for a cohesive international response has become increasingly evident.Since 1992,South Korea has...Climate change and biodiversity loss are intricately linked,and as the severity of these challenges intensifies,the need for a cohesive international response has become increasingly evident.Since 1992,South Korea has developed relevant legal and institutional frameworks;however,its initiatives addressing biodiversity loss have received less recognition and prioritization compared to its efforts concerning climate change.In this context,this study aims to analyze the disparities in South Korea’s policy responses to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)and the Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD),while proposing an integrated policy direction.To achieve this,the study compares key policies related to both conventions by utilizing the OECD’s Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development(PCSD)indicators and evaluation criteria derived from previous research.Furthermore,the analysis incorporates variables identified in earlier studies,including legal enforceability,economic incentives,financial support,and industry participation,to enhance the depth of the analysis.Additionally,a review of international best practices was conducted to extract actionable insights for policy enhancement.The analysis reveals several challenges in biodiversity policies,including fragmented governance systems,low policy prioritization,weakened policy momentum,imbalanced financial support,and limited corporate awareness.Moreover,difficulties in quantitative evaluation hinder the verification of policy effectiveness due to the complex nature of biodiversity goals.This research aims to assess South Korea’s responsiveness in accordance with the integrated approach promoted by the international community.展开更多
The Swiss-Ghana Amendments to the Basel Convention mark a significant milestone in global e-waste(electronic waste)management,requiring Prior Informed Consent(PIC)for all transboundary movements of Waste Electrical an...The Swiss-Ghana Amendments to the Basel Convention mark a significant milestone in global e-waste(electronic waste)management,requiring Prior Informed Consent(PIC)for all transboundary movements of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE),regardless of their hazard classification.However,developing nations encounter substantial challenges in adhering to these amendments due to regulatory gaps,limited infrastructure,and an increasing influx of illicit e-waste imports.This study uses Malaysia as a case study to evaluate the readiness of developing nations to implement amendments,highlighting transferable solutions and recommendations.This study employs a mixedmethods approach that combines qualitative thematic analysis and bibliometric mapping to analyze academic literature,official reports,and international case studies.The findings reveal that while Malaysia has foundational policies in place,significant challenges remain in addressing informal recycling practices,improving enforcement mechanisms,and building the institutional capacity to implement PIC procedures effectively.This study identifies key areas for improvement,including regulatory reforms,infrastructure development,and enhanced monitoring systems.To address these issues,this study proposes a six-key Integrated Decision Framework that emphasizes legislative and regulatory updates,infrastructure development,international cooperation,capacity building and training,public awareness and engagement,and robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.Although tailored to Malaysia,the framework offers transferable solutions to align e-waste management systems with the Swiss-Ghana Amendments,providing a pathway for developing nations to strengthen regulatory readiness,mitigate environmental risks,and contribute to global sustainability.展开更多
On March l3th,the three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2025 concluded successfully at the National Exhibition andConvention Center(Shanghai).This bustling event,carrying the expectationsof th...On March l3th,the three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2025 concluded successfully at the National Exhibition andConvention Center(Shanghai).This bustling event,carrying the expectationsof the industry,conveyed the enthusiasm for business cooperation in China'stextile industry at the beginning of 2025 through its exhibition data.展开更多
As a key document in the international human rights legal system,the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities establishes the principles of non-discrimination and equal protection in the guarantee of the ...As a key document in the international human rights legal system,the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities establishes the principles of non-discrimination and equal protection in the guarantee of the rights and interests of persons with disabilities and sets a standardized framework for the global construction of barrier-free environments.China’s first special legislation focusing on the field of barrier-free construction—the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment,emphasizes in its legislative purpose the elimination of social participation barriers for persons with disabilities.Through systematic institutional design,it incorporates the construction of barrier-free environments into the track of rule of law,marking an important transition in China from policy guidance to legal regulation in the field of protecting the rights and interests of special groups.It further reflects respect and protection for the rights of special groups and demonstrates China’s practice and promotion of the spirit of international human rights protection in the construction of barrier-free environments.The enactment of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment is of great significance for studying how China implements the guiding principles of international treaties through domestic legislation and practice,enriches the theory of international law,and promotes the development of human rights protection practices.Under the joint action of these two laws,related policies,and international cooperation,China will continue improving the level of human rights protection and provide more Chinese wisdom and approach for the global human rights cause.展开更多
Wetlands are important natural resources for humans and play an irreplaceable ecological function in the terrestrial ecosystem.To curb the continued loss of wetlands globally,international organizations and many count...Wetlands are important natural resources for humans and play an irreplaceable ecological function in the terrestrial ecosystem.To curb the continued loss of wetlands globally,international organizations and many countries have taken a series of major conservation and restoration measures.This work reviews these wetland conservation and restoration measures,interprets China’s wetland conservation and restoration management policies,and proposes that future research on wetland resources in China should be conducted from the aspects of international frontiers and national strategic plans,socioeconomics,and smart services.The results show that the 27 International Wetlands Days from 1997 to 2023 provided new goals and tasks for the protection and management of wetlands.The important topics and outcomes of the 14 Conferences of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands from 1980 to 2022 provided new directions and new challenges for wetland development.In the future,we should enhance wetland ecological functions,promote sustainable wetland development,and overcome the technical bottleneck of fragile wetland ecosystem restoration.From 1992 to 2022,China embarked on a new phase of wetland protection and restoration.The overall experience of wetland protection and restoration in China has been formed through national strategic deployment,legal policy establishment,and project planning and implementation.The needs to provide for and plan the long-term protection of wetlands at the national level,to innovate restoration and management techniques and application systems,and to effectively address the complex issues of wetland protection and restoration through collaborative division of labor among multiple departments were emphasized.Research on the future trends of wetlands should be directed towards the exploration and practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and several international conventions in support of sustainable wetland development.Wetland protection,restoration,and management services should be promoted for national strategic needs and local,high-quality social and economic development.In addition,research on cross-integration and academic innovation should be enhanced for disciplinary development,global supervision,comprehensive assessment,and smart decision making.展开更多
The development of the humanization of international law has driven innovations in consular law.Consular treaties traditionally governing consular relations among states have begun to incorporate provisions for the pr...The development of the humanization of international law has driven innovations in consular law.Consular treaties traditionally governing consular relations among states have begun to incorporate provisions for the protection of individual rights.Article 36(1)of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations is seen as a“rights-empowering”clause,endowing consular notification with dual rights attributes and obligations and triggering consular assistance and protection mechanisms.Bilateral consular practices of states have also led to the customary implementation of mandatory notification duties,with consular notification evolving into a widespread state practice.Human rights documents,represented by the core United Nations human rights treaties,have gradually incorporated consular notification provisions,further reinforcing its procedural value in the human rights law implementation mechanism.In death penalty cases,international human rights bodies have promoted the human rights enhancement of“consular access”through consular notification,with specific recommendations and information-sharing mechanisms that will significantly advance the human rights enhancement process of consular notification.展开更多
Despite their strategic hydrological importance for neighbouring areas,the Polish Carpathians are experiencing spatial chaos,which may weaken their adaptability to the progressive climate change.The article attempts t...Despite their strategic hydrological importance for neighbouring areas,the Polish Carpathians are experiencing spatial chaos,which may weaken their adaptability to the progressive climate change.The article attempts to answer the question of whether spatial planning,which is supposed to guarantee spatial order,fulfils its role and whether the knowledge of the natural conditions of spatial development is respected in the spatial planning process.Using GIS techniques,up to 238 communes were analysed in terms of their spatial coverage,the degree of scattered settlement,and the violation of natural barriers by location of buildings in areas that are threatened with mass movements or floods;by settlement on excessively inclined slopes and in areas with adverse climatic conditions.Spearman non-parametric rank correlation analysis and the multidimensional Principal Component Analysis(PCA)technique were performed to investigate relations between spatial chaos indicators and the planning situation.The analysis of the data has revealed that spatial planning does not fulfil its role.Serious errors in location of buildings have been noted even though the communes are covered by local spatial development plans.Scientific knowledge is not sufficiently transferred into planning documents,and bottom-up initiatives cannot replace systemic solutions.There is a need for strengthening the role of environmental studies documents in the spatial planning system.This would facilitate the transfer of scientific knowledge into the planning process and help to protect mountain areas.The development of a special spatial strategy for the Polish Carpathians in compliance with the Carpathian Convention is also recommended.展开更多
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs)is a legally binding instrument for 186 Parties(status:April 2023).Accordingly,among other responsibilities,countries are obliged to report the production...The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs)is a legally binding instrument for 186 Parties(status:April 2023).Accordingly,among other responsibilities,countries are obliged to report the production,import,or export of the POPs listed in Annexes A,B,or C;provide information to registers;maintain inventories;and monitor the presence of POPs in the environment.In the broader context of international chemicals and waste management,producer responsibilities,harmonized reporting,and compliance with national and international regulations,Ecuador has addressed the newly listed group of perfluorinated alkyl substances(PFAS)in its national implementation plan and sent selected products from its national market for PFAS analysis.The products analyzed came from the initially listed fields of specific exemptions and acceptable purposes,including:fire-fighting foams;photographic aids;greasers/degreasers;various kinds of paper/packaging;textiles;and leather,coatings,cleaners,metal plating,and pesticides.Our results showed that the three PFAS presently listed in the Stockholm Convention could be quantified in only a few samples;additional PFAS,not yet listed in the Convention also had low detection frequencies.Although the number of samples was limited,the samples covered a large spectrum of sample matrices,making it possible to conclude that—once these products become waste and are regulated under the Basel Convention—they would not constitute a disposal problem.Nevertheless,verification of the presence of PFAS in products on the market is expected to pose an analytical challenge for both,developed and developing countries.展开更多
The archaic functional vocabulary is highly with the legal features of formality and conservativeness and still holding a place in legal English.The Berne Convention is a good example to study the use and translation ...The archaic functional vocabulary is highly with the legal features of formality and conservativeness and still holding a place in legal English.The Berne Convention is a good example to study the use and translation of the archaic functional vocabulary.By studying what archaic functional words or phrases are used in the Berne Convention,their meanings and the different use frequencies of them between the Berne Convention and the Copy Right Law of PRC,it has been found that arhcaic adverbs are used of low frequency,while some adjectives or adjectival groups as well as some prepositions or prepositional phrases are used of high frequencies.The use frequencies of the archaic functional vocabulary is higher in the Berne Convention than those in the Copy Right law of PRC.Some suggestions can be put forward to help improve translating Chinese legal documents into English or writing English legal documents.展开更多
N,N-dialkylaminoethane-2-sulfonic acids are environmental marker compounds of V type nerve agents,hence analysis of them is very important for verification of the chemical weapons convention(CWC).In this article,liqui...N,N-dialkylaminoethane-2-sulfonic acids are environmental marker compounds of V type nerve agents,hence analysis of them is very important for verification of the chemical weapons convention(CWC).In this article,liquid chromatography-high resolution time of flight mass spectrometry coupled with accurate mass measurement were used to discriminate N,N-disopropyl aminoethane-2-sulfonic acid and a CWC non-related compound 3-(N-Morpholino)propanesulfonic acid in Water.The method was fast,simple and accurate,proving that high resolution mass spectrometry is a good technique for the analysis of unknown toxicant.展开更多
Compared with Spenser's Sonnet 15 in which the speaker praises his beautiful lover by comparing her to various precious things such as Saphyres,Rubies,pearles,yvory,gold and silver,the speaker in Shakespeare's...Compared with Spenser's Sonnet 15 in which the speaker praises his beautiful lover by comparing her to various precious things such as Saphyres,Rubies,pearles,yvory,gold and silver,the speaker in Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 denies that his lover is as perfect as such wonderful things as the sun,coral,snow,roses,perfume,music and goddess,and thus portrays a more human and believable beauty.In addition,he describes his lovers in four senses-the visual sense,the sense of smell,the sense of sound,and the sense of motion.As a result,he creates a vivid and genuine beauty.展开更多
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文摘The 2024 Geoscience Frontiers Annual Convention was held in Kuching,Malaysia,from November 18th to 22th,2024,jointly with the 2024 IAGR Annual Convention and the 21st International Conference on Gondwana to Asia.The IAGR Convention attracted over 150 participants from various countries,including China,India,Australia,the Republic of Korea,Japan,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Italy,Mexico,the United Kingdom,Saudi Arabia,France,and Brunei.
文摘On April 30,the 22nd China Xiza ng Mountai neering Conventi on in 2025 comme need.As its flagship eve nt,the Luodui Peak Mountaineering Expedition took place from May 2 to 3 in Yangbajain Town of Lhasa,attracting more than 160 mountain climbing enthusiasts from all over the country.
文摘To address climate change and highlight its global nature,the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)was adopted for the first time in history within the UN framework on May 9,1992,clearly establishing the obligations of developed countries to take the lead in emission reduction and provide financial,technological,and capacity-building support to developing countries.Particularly since the 2015 Paris Agreement,successive UN climate conferences have placed high emphasis on financial and technological matters,with financial arrangements demonstrating an increasingly specific trend in recent years.The Glasgow Climate Pact adopted in 2021 urges developed country Parties to deliver on their commitment to the goal of providing USD 100 billion to developing country prties,while also urging developed country parties to at least double their provision of climate finance to developing country parties by 2025 compared to 2019 levels.
基金The financial support for this study by the Technology Project of Qingdao(22-3-7-cspz-9-nsh)the National Key Research and Development Program(2021YFB3500102)。
文摘Energy conversion and environmental pollution present significant challenges that necessitate the development of materials with optimal characteristics for effective applications in solar energy-driven photocatalysis.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)serve as excellent platforms for the development of various MOF-derived materials,which have garnered extensive attention due to their unique structural features,high crystallinity,large surface areas,diverse morphologies,adjustable dimensions,tunable textural characteristics,and inherent catalytic activity.However,the sluggish charge kinetics and poor stability of MOFs and MOF-derived photocatalysts restrict their photocatalytic activity,thereby limiting their applications in the field of photocatalysis.Consequently,substantial research efforts have been directed toward maximizing the advantages of these intriguing materials while addressing their shortcomings.This review provides a comprehensive summary and analysis of various synthesis strategies of MOFs and their derivatives.Effective modification strategies to enhance the performance of these novel materials are also summarized.This review systematically explores the current advancements in the application of MOFs and their derivatives for photocatalytic water splitting,photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction,and environmental water pollution treatment.Finally,it discusses the challenges and future prospects of MOFs and MOF-derived materials in photocatalytic applications.Researchers should systematically optimize synthetic strategies and functionalize MOFs and their derivatives to enhance their application in energy conversion and environmental pollution control,thereby underscoring their extensive potential.Future research will increasingly concentrate on the intelligent design and functionalization of MOFs to attain superior catalytic performance and tackle the urgent energy and environmental challenges confronting the world.
文摘The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel,Textiles and Textile Technologies(VIATT)is poised to return to the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center(SECC)from February 26-28,2026.Building on its second edition’s nearly 13-percent exhibitor growth,next year’s show floor will expand by 20 percent,from 15,000 to 18,000 square meters and cover the full area of Halls A and B.This includes new dedicated zones for apparel,fashion accessories,and textile chemicals and dyes,with the strategic growth underscoring Vietnam’s emergence as a vertically and horizontally integrated textile powerhouse.
文摘GREECE A full moon rises behind the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion on 10 July GERMANY Visitors attend the CosDay anime convention in Frankfurt on 5 July CROATIA A ceremonial parade is held at the 59th#akovo Embroidery Festival in#akovo on 6 July。
基金supported by the Carbon Neutrality,a specialized program of the Graduate School through the Korea Environmental Industry&Technology Institute(KEITI)funded by Ministriy of Environment(MOE,Korea).
文摘Climate change and biodiversity loss are intricately linked,and as the severity of these challenges intensifies,the need for a cohesive international response has become increasingly evident.Since 1992,South Korea has developed relevant legal and institutional frameworks;however,its initiatives addressing biodiversity loss have received less recognition and prioritization compared to its efforts concerning climate change.In this context,this study aims to analyze the disparities in South Korea’s policy responses to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)and the Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD),while proposing an integrated policy direction.To achieve this,the study compares key policies related to both conventions by utilizing the OECD’s Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development(PCSD)indicators and evaluation criteria derived from previous research.Furthermore,the analysis incorporates variables identified in earlier studies,including legal enforceability,economic incentives,financial support,and industry participation,to enhance the depth of the analysis.Additionally,a review of international best practices was conducted to extract actionable insights for policy enhancement.The analysis reveals several challenges in biodiversity policies,including fragmented governance systems,low policy prioritization,weakened policy momentum,imbalanced financial support,and limited corporate awareness.Moreover,difficulties in quantitative evaluation hinder the verification of policy effectiveness due to the complex nature of biodiversity goals.This research aims to assess South Korea’s responsiveness in accordance with the integrated approach promoted by the international community.
基金support through an MTUN matching grant[Grant No.INDUSTRI(MTUN)/MEGATRAX/2024/FTKIP/I00089]supported by the Kesidang Scholarship awarded by UTeM to the main author.
文摘The Swiss-Ghana Amendments to the Basel Convention mark a significant milestone in global e-waste(electronic waste)management,requiring Prior Informed Consent(PIC)for all transboundary movements of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE),regardless of their hazard classification.However,developing nations encounter substantial challenges in adhering to these amendments due to regulatory gaps,limited infrastructure,and an increasing influx of illicit e-waste imports.This study uses Malaysia as a case study to evaluate the readiness of developing nations to implement amendments,highlighting transferable solutions and recommendations.This study employs a mixedmethods approach that combines qualitative thematic analysis and bibliometric mapping to analyze academic literature,official reports,and international case studies.The findings reveal that while Malaysia has foundational policies in place,significant challenges remain in addressing informal recycling practices,improving enforcement mechanisms,and building the institutional capacity to implement PIC procedures effectively.This study identifies key areas for improvement,including regulatory reforms,infrastructure development,and enhanced monitoring systems.To address these issues,this study proposes a six-key Integrated Decision Framework that emphasizes legislative and regulatory updates,infrastructure development,international cooperation,capacity building and training,public awareness and engagement,and robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.Although tailored to Malaysia,the framework offers transferable solutions to align e-waste management systems with the Swiss-Ghana Amendments,providing a pathway for developing nations to strengthen regulatory readiness,mitigate environmental risks,and contribute to global sustainability.
文摘On March l3th,the three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2025 concluded successfully at the National Exhibition andConvention Center(Shanghai).This bustling event,carrying the expectationsof the industry,conveyed the enthusiasm for business cooperation in China'stextile industry at the beginning of 2025 through its exhibition data.
文摘As a key document in the international human rights legal system,the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities establishes the principles of non-discrimination and equal protection in the guarantee of the rights and interests of persons with disabilities and sets a standardized framework for the global construction of barrier-free environments.China’s first special legislation focusing on the field of barrier-free construction—the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment,emphasizes in its legislative purpose the elimination of social participation barriers for persons with disabilities.Through systematic institutional design,it incorporates the construction of barrier-free environments into the track of rule of law,marking an important transition in China from policy guidance to legal regulation in the field of protecting the rights and interests of special groups.It further reflects respect and protection for the rights of special groups and demonstrates China’s practice and promotion of the spirit of international human rights protection in the construction of barrier-free environments.The enactment of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Construction of a Barrier-free Environment is of great significance for studying how China implements the guiding principles of international treaties through domestic legislation and practice,enriches the theory of international law,and promotes the development of human rights protection practices.Under the joint action of these two laws,related policies,and international cooperation,China will continue improving the level of human rights protection and provide more Chinese wisdom and approach for the global human rights cause.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.U21A2022,No.42071393,No.U1901219,No.42101369。
文摘Wetlands are important natural resources for humans and play an irreplaceable ecological function in the terrestrial ecosystem.To curb the continued loss of wetlands globally,international organizations and many countries have taken a series of major conservation and restoration measures.This work reviews these wetland conservation and restoration measures,interprets China’s wetland conservation and restoration management policies,and proposes that future research on wetland resources in China should be conducted from the aspects of international frontiers and national strategic plans,socioeconomics,and smart services.The results show that the 27 International Wetlands Days from 1997 to 2023 provided new goals and tasks for the protection and management of wetlands.The important topics and outcomes of the 14 Conferences of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands from 1980 to 2022 provided new directions and new challenges for wetland development.In the future,we should enhance wetland ecological functions,promote sustainable wetland development,and overcome the technical bottleneck of fragile wetland ecosystem restoration.From 1992 to 2022,China embarked on a new phase of wetland protection and restoration.The overall experience of wetland protection and restoration in China has been formed through national strategic deployment,legal policy establishment,and project planning and implementation.The needs to provide for and plan the long-term protection of wetlands at the national level,to innovate restoration and management techniques and application systems,and to effectively address the complex issues of wetland protection and restoration through collaborative division of labor among multiple departments were emphasized.Research on the future trends of wetlands should be directed towards the exploration and practice of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and several international conventions in support of sustainable wetland development.Wetland protection,restoration,and management services should be promoted for national strategic needs and local,high-quality social and economic development.In addition,research on cross-integration and academic innovation should be enhanced for disciplinary development,global supervision,comprehensive assessment,and smart decision making.
基金“Research on Improving China’s Consular Protection System”(Project Approval Number 20&ZD206),a major research project supported by the National Social Science Fund of China.
文摘The development of the humanization of international law has driven innovations in consular law.Consular treaties traditionally governing consular relations among states have begun to incorporate provisions for the protection of individual rights.Article 36(1)of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations is seen as a“rights-empowering”clause,endowing consular notification with dual rights attributes and obligations and triggering consular assistance and protection mechanisms.Bilateral consular practices of states have also led to the customary implementation of mandatory notification duties,with consular notification evolving into a widespread state practice.Human rights documents,represented by the core United Nations human rights treaties,have gradually incorporated consular notification provisions,further reinforcing its procedural value in the human rights law implementation mechanism.In death penalty cases,international human rights bodies have promoted the human rights enhancement of“consular access”through consular notification,with specific recommendations and information-sharing mechanisms that will significantly advance the human rights enhancement process of consular notification.
基金supported by the Minister of Science of the Republic of Poland under the Programme“Regional initiative of excellence”.Agreement No.RID/SP/0010/2024/1.
文摘Despite their strategic hydrological importance for neighbouring areas,the Polish Carpathians are experiencing spatial chaos,which may weaken their adaptability to the progressive climate change.The article attempts to answer the question of whether spatial planning,which is supposed to guarantee spatial order,fulfils its role and whether the knowledge of the natural conditions of spatial development is respected in the spatial planning process.Using GIS techniques,up to 238 communes were analysed in terms of their spatial coverage,the degree of scattered settlement,and the violation of natural barriers by location of buildings in areas that are threatened with mass movements or floods;by settlement on excessively inclined slopes and in areas with adverse climatic conditions.Spearman non-parametric rank correlation analysis and the multidimensional Principal Component Analysis(PCA)technique were performed to investigate relations between spatial chaos indicators and the planning situation.The analysis of the data has revealed that spatial planning does not fulfil its role.Serious errors in location of buildings have been noted even though the communes are covered by local spatial development plans.Scientific knowledge is not sufficiently transferred into planning documents,and bottom-up initiatives cannot replace systemic solutions.There is a need for strengthening the role of environmental studies documents in the spatial planning system.This would facilitate the transfer of scientific knowledge into the planning process and help to protect mountain areas.The development of a special spatial strategy for the Polish Carpathians in compliance with the Carpathian Convention is also recommended.
基金supported by the Government of Ecuador through the Ministry of Environment,Water and Ecological Transition(MAATE)within the National Program for the Environmental Sound Management and Life Cycle Management of Chemical Substances(PNGQ)with contract of Alternativa Visionambiental Cia.Ltda.,Quito,toÖrebro University and prepared within the Project“Diagnóstico sobre el uso,presencia en productos,posible sustitución de COP industriales y elaboración del inventario y plan de acción de nuevas sustancias COP,conénfasis en el sector industrial ecuatoriano”funded by the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)with funds from the Global Environment Facility(PNUD-ECU-SdP-ADQ-20-103165).
文摘The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs)is a legally binding instrument for 186 Parties(status:April 2023).Accordingly,among other responsibilities,countries are obliged to report the production,import,or export of the POPs listed in Annexes A,B,or C;provide information to registers;maintain inventories;and monitor the presence of POPs in the environment.In the broader context of international chemicals and waste management,producer responsibilities,harmonized reporting,and compliance with national and international regulations,Ecuador has addressed the newly listed group of perfluorinated alkyl substances(PFAS)in its national implementation plan and sent selected products from its national market for PFAS analysis.The products analyzed came from the initially listed fields of specific exemptions and acceptable purposes,including:fire-fighting foams;photographic aids;greasers/degreasers;various kinds of paper/packaging;textiles;and leather,coatings,cleaners,metal plating,and pesticides.Our results showed that the three PFAS presently listed in the Stockholm Convention could be quantified in only a few samples;additional PFAS,not yet listed in the Convention also had low detection frequencies.Although the number of samples was limited,the samples covered a large spectrum of sample matrices,making it possible to conclude that—once these products become waste and are regulated under the Basel Convention—they would not constitute a disposal problem.Nevertheless,verification of the presence of PFAS in products on the market is expected to pose an analytical challenge for both,developed and developing countries.
基金the fund from Guangdong Polytechnic of Industry and Commerce for the project she undertakes“Research on Big Data Mining and Quality Evaluation of English Translation of Legal Terms with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era”(Project Code:2023-SKJ-21)in the writing up of this paper.
文摘The archaic functional vocabulary is highly with the legal features of formality and conservativeness and still holding a place in legal English.The Berne Convention is a good example to study the use and translation of the archaic functional vocabulary.By studying what archaic functional words or phrases are used in the Berne Convention,their meanings and the different use frequencies of them between the Berne Convention and the Copy Right Law of PRC,it has been found that arhcaic adverbs are used of low frequency,while some adjectives or adjectival groups as well as some prepositions or prepositional phrases are used of high frequencies.The use frequencies of the archaic functional vocabulary is higher in the Berne Convention than those in the Copy Right law of PRC.Some suggestions can be put forward to help improve translating Chinese legal documents into English or writing English legal documents.
文摘N,N-dialkylaminoethane-2-sulfonic acids are environmental marker compounds of V type nerve agents,hence analysis of them is very important for verification of the chemical weapons convention(CWC).In this article,liquid chromatography-high resolution time of flight mass spectrometry coupled with accurate mass measurement were used to discriminate N,N-disopropyl aminoethane-2-sulfonic acid and a CWC non-related compound 3-(N-Morpholino)propanesulfonic acid in Water.The method was fast,simple and accurate,proving that high resolution mass spectrometry is a good technique for the analysis of unknown toxicant.
文摘Compared with Spenser's Sonnet 15 in which the speaker praises his beautiful lover by comparing her to various precious things such as Saphyres,Rubies,pearles,yvory,gold and silver,the speaker in Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 denies that his lover is as perfect as such wonderful things as the sun,coral,snow,roses,perfume,music and goddess,and thus portrays a more human and believable beauty.In addition,he describes his lovers in four senses-the visual sense,the sense of smell,the sense of sound,and the sense of motion.As a result,he creates a vivid and genuine beauty.
文摘In this paper, it was introduced the abbreviated situation of ⅪⅠ World Earthquake engineering Convention (WECC) from 30 Jan to 4 Feb.2000 in Auckland, New Zealand.
