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Guidance for identifying and designating peatlands, wet grasslands, mangroves and coral reefs as Wetlands of International Importance
… "Wetlands: water, life, and culture" 8th Meeting of the Conference of … priority action to ensure their conservation and wise use. 3. This additional guidance provides clarification of … 9. Peatlands contribute to biological diversity, global water issues, global carbon retention relevant to climate …
Blue Carbon Policy Framework: Based on the discussion of the International Blue Carbon Policy Working Group
… seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh ecosystems. However, use of this terminology does not necessarily imply an intent … and prevention of shoreline erosion, regulation of coastal water quality, habitat for numerous fish species and other … so would the subsidence reversal by gradually raising water levels and building soil surfaces to intertidal …
Ramsar Fact Sheet 8 Keep Peatlands wet for a better future
… than half of all Ramsar sites throughout the world. Unwise use of this key wetland type may damage the features that … fertile soil, including severe soil subsidence and salt water intrusion in lowland coastal areas. Peatlands Pristine peatlands are characterized by the presence of water and special vegetation. The peat soil, often exceeding …
Climate Change- International Legal Regime - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… and thus food security, especially due to increased water shortage. Human activities are now recognized as … including the increased demand for electricity and the use of cars. Oceans and forests can absorb CO2 and other … https://www.informea.org/en/terms/water-shortage …