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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 … have become highly sought-after because of their aesthetic quality and cultural-historic value, and as elements in …
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

… 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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World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes

… example, they often play a major role in regulating the quality and flow of freshwater (Figgis et al. 2015). They … 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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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and the conservation of land and water were found in every belief system examined by Dudley et … overburdened and outdated sewage system that releases low-quality waste water into streams. The New Zealand Department …
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IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2 - A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites

… Heritage Panel who have been fundamental for ensuring quality and consistency across all assessments. We also wish … 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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Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 2 The history of wetlands & people

… This close relationship between earlier societies and water is repeated all over the world: peo- ple beside the … upon local conditions in the past. Even changes in the water quality of a wetland, such as levels of salinity, pH and …
19 Jun 2026 Document

IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2014: A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites

… strengths and limitations in terms of depth, coverage and quality. Assessments also help identify information gaps … species 62 NATURAL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS 61 Dams and water management 31 Other ecosystem modi�cations Fires 28 … 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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