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… • pesticides used in agricultural applications, for fungus control or for insect control1 • industrial chemicals used in … some chemicals are grouped together in the elimination or control Annexes of the Convention, for example, penta- and … is produced and applied in appreciable amounts for malaria control, PFOS/PFOS-F are still used in a wide range of …

… annual storm losses there by US$20 million. 3. Rivers and flood plains Over time, rivers and streams meander to create … reservoir. During sudden floods, they can spread and store flood water over a wide area, reducing damage downstream. 4. … effects of climate change. Yangtze River: ‘soft’ flood control with a wetland ecosystem Prone to monsoon flooding, …

… To minimize impact ahead of time, we can designate flood- and storm-prone areas as protected wetlands to …

… use systems, traditional coastal management or erosion control should be promoted. On a regional scale, the report … of land, infrastructure, and coastal habitats • Increased flood risk of people, land, and infrastructure and the … utilized by indigenous people in Bangladesh in times of flood, and compares their utilization over a few years. The …

… g April 2009). Manatees are sometimes killed in turbines or control gates of dams. They can  …