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… 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 …

… is based on biological products and processes. Biological diversity has allowed massive increases in the production of … and breeders to alter and create new varieties by crossing genetic lines, thus boosting productivity and enabling the … Take, for example, a single crop such as wheat – the genetic diversity held within this crop and its wild …

… especially important as they form productive centres of diversity and fisheries. The most variable topography and … their diversity and functional potential, both in terms of genetic and metabolic properties (Rower and Thurber, 2009). … influence the structure of microbial assemblages, their genetic diversity and overall functioning (Figure 3.1.2). …

… For this reason, parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have been urged to use their revised National … this diversity. Ecosystem diversity Species diversity Genetic diversity ! © Jane Ferraris, courtesy of SA N BI This … of the state of biodiversity, at the ecosystem, species or genetic level. The focus in this document is on assessment at …

… selection is intended to give the reader an idea of the diversity of tools available for regulating shared water, and … that could threaten ecosystems, habitats, species or genetic resources. Prevent and reduce pollution.• Address, as … change scientific, recreation), production (such as food, genetic resources, fuels) and to the provision of habitats …