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Review of laws, policies and economic instruments related to payment for ecosystem services in Vietnam

… from the harvest of other natural resources, there is no mechanism for them to gain from the production of ecosystem … 1998, the Land Law 2003, the Law on Forest Protection and Development 2004, and the Law on Environmental Protection … and financial incentives for the development and use of clean and renewable energy sources (Article 33.2). None of …
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Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects

… comprised of a number of steps relating to definition of development objectives, specification of investment … water supplies. GI can help to: ▶ Increase/sustain (clean) water supplies by increasing the water infiltration … water. In fact, well- managed forests often provide clean water at costs lower than those of treatment plants …
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Urban Protected Areas: Profiles and best practice guidelines

… pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate … on the results of local research on littering behaviour. Clean up litter frequently and provide plenty of containers. … local government land-use regulation. Although no standing mechanism exists for consulting with planning authorities, …
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Global Land Outlook

… to land use, management, and planning for sustainable development and human security. Finally, this Outlook could … such as the rights to a healthy life, nutritious food, clean water, and cultural identity. A significant proportion … and Reyers, B. 2009. On fair, effective and efficient REDD mechanism design. Carbon Balance and Management 4 (11): 1-11. …
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Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges

… 1.1 Development of the NbS concept … 2 (no hunger), 3 (good health and well- being), 6 (clean water and sanitation) and 15 (life on land). 2.5 … to reduce �ood impacts, stabilise slopes & provide clean water Conserving and restoring wetlands Protecting & …
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Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices

… in the face of global change. The partnership includes the development of a global platform for the acquisition, … To protect and/or augment ecosystem services such as clean water In Ecuador, Quito’s population drinks water from … Phase 6.2. c. Identify the purpose of each communication mechanism as well as the target audience and frequency of …
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Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field

… pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate … by ecosystems such as food, fuel, construction material, clean water and air, and protection from natural hazards. … research and implementation has proven to be a very useful mechanism to keep the PRESENCE network focused. Through its …
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Legal aspects of Connectivity Conservation Volume 1 - A Concept Paper

… use and conservation planning 114 Key messages 115 3.3 Development Control Legislation 116 Introduction 116 3.3.1 … value to humans. Examples of ecological goods include clean air, and abundant fresh water. Examples of ecological … and support for its potential co-benefits is the UNFCCC mechanism called REDD (an acronym for Reduction of Emissions …
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The Ecosystem Approach: Island voices Island choices

… ecosystems, including food, fuel, construction materials, clean water and air, and protection from natural hazards. … and Giorgio Grussu at the Italian Directorate General of Development Cooperation (DGCS), who supported this project … Land Management. Project executing agency: The Global Mechanism, in collaboration with Caribbean Environmental …
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Helping nature help us - Transforming disaster risk reduction through ecosystem management

… is likely that the current trend will persist, undermining development and economic growth and putting more and more … in cases of tsunamis will not only affect provision of clean water but can also be expected to affect agriculture … (UNEP, 2007). Similarly in Sri Lanka, it is recorded that clean-up efforts led to the spread of invasive species like …
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