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… or uses of marine living organisms, parts thereof or their genetic material. While some regard it as marine scientific … laid down in article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (“CBD”). Accordingly, biodiversity does not just … of the ecosystems of which these species are part and genetic diversity within species. Concrete components of …

… an important role in sustaining biological and cultural diversity. The many different kinds of values that such … which result from the interaction between the environment, genetic resources and the management systems and practices … recognised the importance of conserving agricultural genetic resources for at least 25 years, since the …

… and cultures. Yet, at the same time, the biological diversity that delivers these services is being lost. The … • food • fresh water • fuel wood • fiber • biochemicals • genetic resources Regulating Benefits obtained from … cultural, and geopolitical perspectives as well. At the genetic level A systematic effort to measure diversity at the …

… Series No.Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity BIODIVERSITY IN IMPACT ASSESSMENT Background … effort will be needed to achieve this target. The loss of genetic diversity, species and ecosystems is proceeding apace … plants, animals and micro-organisms are considered at the genetic, species/community and ecosystem/ habitat levels, and …

… Japan Biodiversity Fund and the Convention on Biological Diversity concerning the legal status of any country, … the protective function of ecosystems 3.1.3 Importance of genetic diversity for food security and livelihoods … reduction, the role of their constituents i.e. species and genetic diversity in reducing risk has been given less …

… of Parties Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity held in Hyderabad in 2011. departure from TEEB … Biodiversity Action Plan NBFGR National Board of Fish Genetic Research NEP National Environment Policy NF Non … As per assessments carried by National Board of Fish Genetic Research (NBFGR), Indian waters provide habitat …

… to Combat Desertification CBD Convention on Biological Diversity UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on … billion annually,43 albeit under threat.44 A wide range of genetic variation is needed for crop breeding to help species … and diseases. Agronomists draw on two sources for the genetic materials to help develop crop resilience and …

… and goals, and especially the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Programme of Work on Protected Areas. A full set … equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. With 193 Parties, the Convention has near … type of system. Restoration that maintains or increases genetic diversity and the tolerance of ecological communities …

… terrestrial environments 57 1.1 Convention on Biological Diversity 58 1.2 Climate Change Convention 60 1.3 Convention … connectivity of ecological processes, species habitat and genetic evolutionary process connectivity. The supportive … and decreasing the possibility of inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity. Proximity to other islands or the mainland …

… on Protected Areas, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the G8 group of Nations have all called for … must provide long- term protection to effectively conserve diversity and replenish resources. Maximum connectivity. MPA … healthy populations, such as connectivity, gene flow and genetic variation. W HAT ARE THE ECOLOGICALDESIGN CRITERIA …