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Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
… or uses of marine living organisms, parts thereof or their genetic material. While some regard it as marine scientific … laid down in article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (“CBD”). Accordingly, biodiversity does not just … of the ecosystems of which these species are part and genetic diversity within species. Concrete components of …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… Heritage Convention. Essentially, the term embraces a diversity of the interaction between humankind and its … Partner (Ramsar) ITPGRFA International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture IUCN International … ecological processes and life-support systems; preserve genetic diversity; ensure sustainable utilisation of species …
Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document
… Matrix 75 Abbreviations CBD Convention on Biological Diversity CEPA Communication, Education, Participation and … way to the extinction crisis of the planet’s species and genetic variety, the world’s cultural diversity, principally … the rights of indigenous peoples and the issue of genetic resources have long been the subject of discussion in …
Linking Landscapes - Exploring the relationships between World Heritage cultural landscapes and IUCN protected areas
… of traditional forms of land use supports biological diversity in many regions of the world. The protection of … landscapes is therefore helpful in maintaining biological diversity" (UNESCO 2012, Annex 3, I. 9, with emphasis added). … but also in the protection of plant and animal genetic diversity (including agrobiodiversity). Data …
Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers
… eties throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature, and to ensure that any use of natural … negative effect on the planet. We face the erosion of genetic resources, the shrinking of wildlife habitats, the … sciences, technologies and cultures, including human and genetic resources, seeds, medicines, knowledge of the …
World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes
… dedicated to backing the stewards of biocultural diversity. In partnership with Indigenous Peoples and … and community level to support the resilience of living diversity. More information can be found at … occupied by the species, and maximize intra-species genetic diversity and thus options for local adaptation and …