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IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2 - A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites

… The rapid expansion of tourism facilities is causing water pollution due to excessive water use and inadequate sewage systems. The overflow of …
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IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2014: A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites

… species 62 NATURAL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS 61 Dams and water management 31 Other ecosystem modi�cations Fires 28 … 22 CURRENT THREATS AFFECTING NATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES POLLUTION 42 Air-bornepollutants Solid waste 11 Agricultural … ef�uents Household sewage Industrial and military ef�uents Water pollution 29 4 11 5 3 4 2 9 3 7 5 3 2 6 1 8 5 2 11 …
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Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

… is the Baltic Sea, which is the largest body of brackish water in the world and contains many unique habitats that … islands or installations for producing energy from the water, currents or winds. Another use of the marine … and indiscriminate fishing practices, marine pollution, invasive alien species and climate change. …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document

… the role of other species groups and aspects such as water management, human health and other ecosystem ser- … Khin Ni Ni Thein and Alexander Otte, Working Group on Water and Culture In mid 2007, the Convenor of the Working … and have almost completely destroyed local architecture. Pollution of the lake is increasing, both from domestic …
19 Jun 2026 Document

World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes

… meet this standard in an era of climate change and global pollution (Venter et al. 2016, Halpern et al. 2016). However, … Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: 96. Bernard, E., Penna, L.A.O & … when the brown- wrinkled Mother Earth was still covered by water, the crown of the Earth—the mountains of Altai were …
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Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 9 Wetlands and spiritual life

… lakes in recent times has led to increasing problems of water shortage, flooding, and lack of clean water, and in some areas efforts are now being made to … village wells and sup- ported wildlife. Neglect and pollution of these once- “The spiritual connection between …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks

… the national territory from threats of environmental pollution and improve the quality of life for the public so … that people can enjoy ambient natural environment, clean water and clear skies. Furthermore, we aim to contribute to … in these areas only reinforce the degradation of air, water and soil quality, the noise pollution, the pressures of …
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Wetland Values and Functions Information Pack - Cultural Value

… lenish ment" S ediment & Nutrient Retention and Export" Water Purification" Shoreline Stabilisatio Flo od Con tro l" … lenish ment" S ediment & Nutrient Retention and Export" Water Purification" Shoreline Stabilisatio CCULTURALULTURAL …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers

… and communities. Sacred natural site. Areas of land or water having special spiritual significance to peoples and … Links between faiths and the conservation of land and water were found in every belief system examined by Dudley et … researching, managing and mitigating overuse, sources of pollution, natural disasters, and the effects of climate …
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