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GEMS [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Personnel Management
- Penal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- generic establishment management system
1, record 1, English, generic%20establishment%20management%20system
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GEMS 2, record 1, English, GEMS
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
generic establishment management system; GEMS: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - generic%20establishment%20management%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Gestion du personnel
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système générique de gestion des effectifs
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rique%20de%20gestion%20des%20effectifs
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GEMS 2, record 1, French, GEMS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système générique de gestion des effectifs : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rique%20de%20gestion%20des%20effectifs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Global Environment Monitoring System
1, record 2, English, Global%20Environment%20Monitoring%20System
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GEMS 1, record 2, English, GEMS
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Global Environmental Monitoring System 2, record 2, English, Global%20Environmental%20Monitoring%20System
correct, international
- GEMS 2, record 2, English, GEMS
correct, international
- GEMS 2, record 2, English, GEMS
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme set up to gather environmental data systematically from national bodies, the specialized agencies and UNEP [United Nations Environment Programme]. 3, record 2, English, - Global%20Environment%20Monitoring%20System
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Established 1974, by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 4, record 2, English, - Global%20Environment%20Monitoring%20System
Record 2, Key term(s)
- United Nations’ Global Environment Monitoring System
- United Nations’ Global Environmental Monitoring System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système mondial de surveillance continue de l'environnement
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20surveillance%20continue%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GEMS 1, record 2, French, GEMS
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement. 2, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20de%20surveillance%20continue%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Mundial de Vigilancia del Medio Ambiente
1, record 2, Spanish, Sistema%20Mundial%20de%20Vigilancia%20del%20Medio%20Ambiente
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SIMUVIMA 1, record 2, Spanish, SIMUVIMA
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Gems Newsletter
1, record 3, English, Gems%20Newsletter
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of Gems of Hope. 1, record 3, English, - Gems%20Newsletter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Gems Newsletter
1, record 3, French, Gems%20Newsletter
correct, international
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de Gems of Hope. 1, record 3, French, - Gems%20Newsletter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Gems of Hope
1, record 4, English, Gems%20of%20Hope
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 2, record 4, English, - Gems%20of%20Hope
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Global Education/Medical Supplies (Canada) Ltd.
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Gems of Hope
1, record 4, French, Gems%20of%20Hope
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - Gems%20of%20Hope
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Geology
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Declaration on Mining and Export of Minerals and Gems from Cambodia 1, record 5, English, Declaration%20on%20Mining%20and%20Export%20of%20Minerals%20and%20Gems%20from%20Cambodia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNTAC [United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia]; effective 28 February 1993; placed moratorium on commercial extraction of mineral resources on land and offshore and on export of minerals and gems from Cambodia. 1, record 5, English, - Declaration%20on%20Mining%20and%20Export%20of%20Minerals%20and%20Gems%20from%20Cambodia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Géologie
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration sur les industries extractives et l'exportation de minéraux et de pierres précieuses du Cambodge
1, record 5, French, D%C3%A9claration%20sur%20les%20industries%20extractives%20et%20l%27exportation%20de%20min%C3%A9raux%20et%20de%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses%20du%20Cambodge
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Geología
- Comercio exterior
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración sobre la minería y la exportación de minerales y piedras preciosas de Camboya
1, record 5, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20la%20miner%C3%ADa%20y%20la%20exportaci%C3%B3n%20de%20minerales%20y%20piedras%20preciosas%20de%20Camboya
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- UNEP/FAO/WHO Food Contamination Monitoring Programme 1, record 6, English, UNEP%2FFAO%2FWHO%20Food%20Contamination%20Monitoring%20Programme
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- GEMS/Food 1, record 6, English, GEMS%2FFood
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- UNEP/FAO/WHO Food Contamination Monitoring Program
- United Nations Environment Programme/Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization Food Contamination Monitoring Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Programme PNUE/FAO/OMS de contrôle de la contamination des aliments
1, record 6, French, Programme%20PNUE%2FFAO%2FOMS%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20la%20contamination%20des%20aliments
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Programme du Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement/Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture/Organisation mondiale de la santé de contrôle de la contamination des aliments
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Industria alimentaria
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa Mixto PNUMA/FAO/OMS de control de la contaminación de los alimentos
1, record 6, Spanish, Programa%20Mixto%20PNUMA%2FFAO%2FOMS%20de%20control%20de%20la%20contaminaci%C3%B3n%20de%20los%20alimentos
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Programa Mixto del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente/Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación/Organización Mundial de la Salud de control de la contaminación de los alimentos
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Mining Operations
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Declaration on Mining and Export of Minerals and Gems from Cambodia 1, record 7, English, Declaration%20on%20Mining%20and%20Export%20of%20Minerals%20and%20Gems%20from%20Cambodia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNTAC [United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia] effective 28 February 1993; placed moratorium on commercial extraction of mineral resources on land and offshore and on export of minerals and gems from Cambodia. 1, record 7, English, - Declaration%20on%20Mining%20and%20Export%20of%20Minerals%20and%20Gems%20from%20Cambodia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Exploitation minière
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration sur les industries extractives et l'exportation de minéraux et de pierres précieuses du Cambodge
1, record 7, French, D%C3%A9claration%20sur%20les%20industries%20extractives%20et%20l%27exportation%20de%20min%C3%A9raux%20et%20de%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses%20du%20Cambodge
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Explotación minera
- Comercio exterior
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración sobre la minería y la exportación de minerales y piedras preciosas de Camboya
1, record 7, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20la%20miner%C3%ADa%20y%20la%20exportaci%C3%B3n%20de%20minerales%20y%20piedras%20preciosas%20de%20Camboya
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-05-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Environmental Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Global Water Quality Monitoring Programme
1, record 8, English, Global%20Water%20Quality%20Monitoring%20Programme
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- GEMS/WATER 1, record 8, English, GEMS%2FWATER
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Gestion environnementale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programme mondial de surveillance de la qualité de l'eau
1, record 8, French, Programme%20mondial%20de%20surveillance%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27eau
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- GEMS/EAU 1, record 8, French, GEMS%2FEAU
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa mundial de vigilancia de la calidad del agua
1, record 8, Spanish, Programa%20mundial%20de%20vigilancia%20de%20la%20calidad%20del%20agua
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Tri-Ratna
1, record 9, English, Tri%2DRatna
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Three gems 1, record 9, English, Three%20gems
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 'Three gems' or Tri-ratna are the 3 principal features of Buddhism 1, record 9, English, - Tri%2DRatna
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Triratna
1, record 9, French, Triratna
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Trois Joyaux 1, record 9, French, Trois%20Joyaux
correct
- Trois Bijoux 1, record 9, French, Trois%20Bijoux
correct
- Trois Trésors 1, record 9, French, Trois%20Tr%C3%A9sors
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Trois Joyaux sont des objets de vénération : ils représentent des "refuges" pour les adeptes. 1, record 9, French, - Triratna
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-08-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Finance
- National Accounting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Government’s Expenditure Management System 1, record 10, English, Government%26rsquo%3Bs%20Expenditure%20Management%20System
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Finances
- Comptabilité nationale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Système de gestion des dépenses du gouvernement
1, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20des%20d%C3%A9penses%20du%20gouvernement
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- From Crystals to Gems
1, record 11, English, From%20Crystals%20to%20Gems
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Travelling exhibit, Canadian Museum of Nature. 2, record 11, English, - From%20Crystals%20to%20Gems
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- De cristaux aux pierres précieuses
1, record 11, French, De%20cristaux%20aux%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition itinérante, Musée canadien de la nature. 2, record 11, French, - De%20cristaux%20aux%20pierres%20pr%C3%A9cieuses
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-10-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fish gems 1, record 12, English, fish%20gems
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any Day a Fish Day, page 36. 1, record 12, English, - fish%20gems
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- galettes au poisson
1, record 12, French, galettes%20au%20poisson
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-11-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Internet and Telematics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Government Electronic Mail Services
1, record 13, English, Government%20Electronic%20Mail%20Services
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- GEMS 2, record 13, English, GEMS
correct, Canada
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Government Electronic Mail Service
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Internet et télématique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Service fédéral de communication électronique de messages
1, record 13, French, Service%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9ral%20de%20communication%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20messages
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- SFCEM 2, record 13, French, SFCEM
correct, Canada
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-03-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- GEMS Conference Services
1, record 14, English, GEMS%20Conference%20Services
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Les services de congrès GEMS
1, record 14, French, Les%20services%20de%20congr%C3%A8s%20GEMS
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-01-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- GEMS Health-Related Monitoring Programme
1, record 15, English, GEMS%20Health%2DRelated%20Monitoring%20Programme
correct, international
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Programme GEMS/Health Related Monitoring
1, record 15, French, Programme%20GEMS%2FHealth%20Related%20Monitoring
correct, international
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme du système mondial de surveillance continue de l'environnement. 2, record 15, French, - Programme%20GEMS%2FHealth%20Related%20Monitoring
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-01-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- GEMS/WATER programme
1, record 16, English, GEMS%2FWATER%20programme
correct, international
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Programme GEMS/EAU
1, record 16, French, Programme%20GEMS%2FEAU
correct, international
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-03-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- imitation gems for settings 1, record 17, English, imitation%20gems%20for%20settings
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- pierres artificielles 1, record 17, French, pierres%20artificielles
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-08-13
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Goodyear Electronic Mapping System 1, record 18, English, Goodyear%20Electronic%20Mapping%20System
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Système cartographique électronique Goodyear 1, record 18, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20cartographique%20%C3%A9lectronique%20Goodyear
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B-OACI, 3/76, E28/F28. 1, record 18, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20cartographique%20%C3%A9lectronique%20Goodyear
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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