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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 …
Depend on nature: Ecosystem services supporting human livelihoods
… of biodiversity can contribute to poverty reduction, human health, equity and security. Conversely, we have clear … has not been universally achieved. Progress toward the health goals has been slow with only 33 countries on track to … women 4/ Reduce child mortality 5/ Improve maternal health 6/ Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 7/ …
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 …
Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India
… More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth. biodiversity and health of its diverse ecosystems. focus in India. To achieve … high in many tropical regions and countries. The state and health of forests, in particular tropical forests, is crucial … carcasses are now being left to openly growing range of health concerns to humans. A recent study in India by …
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;• …
A2 - Integrating Environmental Concerns in National Water Law
… of pollution minimizes the impact of pollution on public health. It also ensures that water of suitable quality is … a share of available water to maintain river and wetland health. The entitlements also support the river systems that … and dedicate them to instream use for the recovery and health of watercourses. In parallel and significantly, in …