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Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
… is the Baltic Sea, which is the largest body of brackish water in the world and contains many unique habitats that … islands or installations for producing energy from the water, currents or winds. Another use of the marine … and indiscriminate fishing practices, marine pollution, invasive alien species and climate change. …
Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document
… the role of other species groups and aspects such as water management, human health and other ecosystem ser- … Khin Ni Ni Thein and Alexander Otte, Working Group on Water and Culture In mid 2007, the Convenor of the Working … and have almost completely destroyed local architecture. Pollution of the lake is increasing, both from domestic …
World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes
… meet this standard in an era of climate change and global pollution (Venter et al. 2016, Halpern et al. 2016). However, … Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: 96. Bernard, E., Penna, L.A.O & … when the brown- wrinkled Mother Earth was still covered by water, the crown of the Earth—the mountains of Altai were …
Managing Natural World Heritage
… in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … of pesticides and fertilizers, major public works, mining, pollution, logging, firewood collection, etc. (iii) Human … high biodiversity, exceptional landscape values and water supplies crucial to the region. Threats include …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … of pesticides and fertilizers, major public works, mining, pollution, logging, firewood collection, etc. (iii) Human … high biodiversity, exceptional landscape values and water supplies crucial to the region. Threats include …
Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 9 Wetlands and spiritual life
… lakes in recent times has led to increasing problems of water shortage, flooding, and lack of clean water, and in some areas efforts are now being made to … village wells and sup- ported wildlife. Neglect and pollution of these once- “The spiritual connection between …
Wetland Values and Functions Information Pack - Cultural Value
… lenish ment" S ediment & Nutrient Retention and Export" Water Purification" Shoreline Stabilisatio Flo od Con tro l" … lenish ment" S ediment & Nutrient Retention and Export" Water Purification" Shoreline Stabilisatio CCULTURALULTURAL …
Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers
… and communities. Sacred natural site. Areas of land or water having special spiritual significance to peoples and … Links between faiths and the conservation of land and water were found in every belief system examined by Dudley et … researching, managing and mitigating overuse, sources of pollution, natural disasters, and the effects of climate …