Chemicals and Waste
Definition(s)
A biocide is defined [in the European legislation] as a chemical substance or microorganism indended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means (AMM/Wikipedia)
Biological control refers to a strategy making use of living natural enemies and competitors (i.e. self-replicating biotic entities) (Source: CBD Glossary of terms based on IPPC)
Hierarchy
Broader: Pesticides
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Biocides
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Basel Convention | 1 decision |
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World Heritage Convention | 1 decision |