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Strengthening cross-sector partnerships to recognise the contributions of nature to health, well-being and quality of life
… partnerships to recognise the contributions of nature to health, well-being and quality of life RECALLING Resolution … approach and work in close co-operation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other global bodies to strive … to address non- communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health, and to provide safe, inclusive and accessible green …
Global Land Outlook
… resources. As you will see, we argue that land – its health and productivity – is vital for any effective global … in countries big and small, rich and poor, that the health and condition of our land resources are often not … loss and climate change further jeopardize the health and productivity of land: higher carbon emissions and …
Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges
… 2.3 Nature-based Solutions for human health ................................................. 2.4 … Climate Change Disaster Risk Food Security Human Health Water Security Economic and Social Development NbS … as food security, climate change, water security, human health, disaster risk, social and economic development. NbS …
Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… is not collected, has a significant impact on human health, agriculture, drinking water and aquatic species. … warmth), cooling and lighting. Energy supports people’s health through the refrigeration of vaccines and medicines. … welfare, e.g. the basic material needs for a good life, health, good social relations, security, and freedom of …
Urban Protected Areas: Profiles and best practice guidelines
… behaviour 60 6. Demonstrate, facilitate and promote the health benefits of contact with nature and of good eating … that spending time in nature improves physical and mental health. • Urban people are crucial for nature conservation, … of materials. 6. Demonstrate, facilitate and promote the health benefits of contact with nature and of good eating …
Flow : The essentials of environmental flows
… flows provide critical contributions to river health, economic deve- lopment and poverty alleviation. They … choices, but they have to be made to ensure the long-term health of the basin and the activities it encompasses. The … on stakeholders’ decisions about the future character and health status of these ecosystems. Scientists and experts can …
Conservation and sustainable development in mountain areas
… 9 Himal Initiative for Landscape Management WCF theme 2: Health, Poverty and Conservation – Responding to the … management – bridging sustainability and productivity 2) Health, poverty and conservation – responding to the … includes not only agriculture, but also water, energy, health and biodiversity issues is vital. …
Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… – Development Community (SADC); The Protocol on Water and Health to the 1999 Convention on the Protection and Use of … in such cases where it is necessary to protect public health and safety or that of other equally important … • resources; The existing relationship between issues of health and hygiene and the supply of drinking water;• …
Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field
… Higher costs and negative impacts on infrastructure, health and ecosystem services due to e.g. expansion of … resources, ecosystems, socio-economic systems and human health; d) Understand the vulnerabilities that relate to … Archipelago (CORALINA), and the National Institute of Health (INS), is developing its Integrated National …
Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects
… industrial and economic activity, as well as for the health of ecosystems. Grey infrastructure, including water … river of its sediments may be as detrimental to ecosystem health as excess sediment loads. Water temperature control … climate change, including increased flood risks and public health stresses, Chicago adopted and is implementing its …