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Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document

… text states: “…Being convinced that wetlands constitute a resource of great economic, cultural, scientific and … 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 …
19 Jun 2026 Document

World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes

… ecological processes, making major contributions to resource fluxes, transport, predator-prey interactions and … 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 … influence of their network of protected areas; ø natural resource ministries responsible for protected area agencies … Links between faiths and the conservation of land and water were found in every belief system examined by Dudley et …
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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 … P. (2012) Managing Natural World Heritage. World Heritage Resource Manual. UNESCO, Paris, France. 7. UNESCO World …
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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 … activities do not necessarily have to be related to resource exploitation, for example by oil rigs, but could … islands or installations for producing energy from the water, currents or winds. Another use of the marine …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

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

… We hope the IUCN World Heritage Outlook will become a key resource for governments, civil society, the donor community … 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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Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks

… 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 … environmental conservation, sustainable development and resource use, and engagement and benefit sharing with local …
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Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 4 Working in wetlands -- the tools of the trade

… traps. Again, the design and construction reflect local water conditions and available materials as well as the … in the flooded forests of the Amazon. In the latter, water levels can increase by as much as 10-12 metres in … marshes in the Mediterranean. Management of the water resource itself, as well as the need for efficient com- …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 5 Cultural heritage -- a management challenge

… for maintaining the foug- garas, human-made undergrou- nd water systems, has assured water supplies to oases since the 7th century. An interesting … a simple but effective system for settling disputes over water based on quick, oral procedures and a high level of …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Wetland ecosystem services Factsheet 8 - Cultural values

… Cultural values From humanity’s earliest existence, water has been recognized as an absolute necessity … the emergence of agriculture, the availability of adequate water became an essential part of food production. Places … the Khmer Empire. As the bringer and sustainer of life, water has been venerated down the ages and plays an important …
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