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The legal framework for the management of animal genetic resources
… 4 1.4 Sustainable use, development and conservation ................................... 6 1.5 The … waste products serve also as a source of fertilizer and soil conditioner, essential for a sustainable agricultural … is addressed to all sectors of the economy, to prevent soil, water and air pollution which also affect agricultural …
Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
… of agricultural biodiver- sity, in both selection and conservation. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to Bioversity … conditions, including drought, high salinity and poor soil fertility and structure, and that provide resistance to … resources, supporting agricultural productivity, including soil, water and genetic resources. The Near East is a food …
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Equity in ABS Governance
… of Biodiversity Resources”. Published by: IUCN, The World Conservation Union, with the financial support of: Copyright: … 10 kilometres or more to fetch water and fuel. Much of the soil conservation in East Africa over the past decades has … and resistance to diseases and insect pests, adaptation to soil, and agro-climatic conditions, and preserve them with a …
Covering ABS: Addressing the need for sectoral, geographical,legal and international integration in the ABS regime - papers and studies of the ABS Project
… Bonn, Germany Copyright: © 2009 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … environmental costs for countries, among them a loss of soil productiv- ity, loss of vegetation cover, reduced food … and animal species. However, steep terrains are prone to soil erosion, and ultimately land degradation, if poorly …
Contracting for ABS: The legal and scientific implications of bioprospecting contracts
… Bonn, Germany Copyright: © 2009 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) for the collection of soil microorganisms. In late 2002, this relationship was … most important medicines, however, intensive studies of soil microorganisms repeatedly yield species which produce …
Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… ltu re IUCN Environmental Law Programme IUCN – The World Conservation Union Founded in 1948, The World Conservation … varieties and apply ecological principles in maintain- ing soil fertility and in combating diseases, weeds and pests; … varieties and apply ecological principles in maintain- ing soil fertility and in combating diseases, weeds and pests; …
IUCN Information Papers on Marine Genetic Resources
… International Union for Conservation of Nature i Background iii Summary of … Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological … substances (e.g. Astaxanthin) 160 million Fertilizers/soil conditioners 5 billion Source: Wilson, personal …
Bio-Cultural Community Protocols: A community approach to Ensuring the Integrity of Environmental Law and Policy
… Bio-cultural Protocol for Livelihoods and Biodiversity Conservation The Raika Bio-cultural Protocol 74 58 42 12 08 … and Benefit Sharing IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature LCA Long-term Cooperative Action MAT … wetlands conservation, watershed protection (including soil protection), and species, habitat and biodiversity …
A moving target : Genetic resources and options for tracking and monitoring their international flows
… Bonn, Germany Copyright: © 2007 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … develop the regime as a functional and effective tool of conservation, equity and international development. As such, … 1999. “The Earth’s bounty: assessing and accessing soil microbial diversity.” TRENDS in biotechnology 17: …
Beyond access : Exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD
… Bonn, Germany Copyright: © 2007 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … develop the regime as a functional and effective tool of conservation, equity and interna- tional development. As … new varieties, choosing vineyard sites, developing soil treatments to improve the quality and amount of the …