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Urban Protected Areas: Profiles and best practice guidelines

… like them, it will need updating over time in the light of new experience. When this happens it will include … 82 17. Reduce impacts of noise and artificial nighttime light; keep aware of research on electromagnetic radiation 83 … crime, vandalism, littering, dumping, and light and noise pollution; and • Are subject to such urban edge effects as …
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Legal aspects of Connectivity Conservation Volume 1 - A Concept Paper

… legislation 117 Box II(3)-13: Development control under pollution legislation 118 Box II(3)-14: Court attention to … and supporting the goals of protected areas. In light of climate change, the analyses also consider the role … mainly on benefits for biodiversity and ecosystems. In light of global trends toward increased ecosystem degradation …
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Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action

… should also address the concerns of society at large. In light of the powerful changes affecting the planet, the focus … adjust the management plan and implementation process in light of results (adaptive management); • establishing how … control of problems such as fire, pests, poaching, marine pollution and smuggling. TBPAs present unique governance …
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Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework

… well as weather patterns. Land, air, freshwater and marine pollution further threatens conditions in the natural … process, as it progresses, or as new information comes to light.38 2) There is transparency and accountability in the … the success or otherwise of this sanctuary. Although in light of the precautionary principle, attempts to alter the …
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IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2 - A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites

… – from ‘serious concern’ (red) in 2014 to ‘effective’ (light green) in 2017. However, threats remain, including … The rapid expansion of tourism facilities is causing water pollution due to excessive water use and inadequate sewage … protection and management has moved from ‘effective’ (light green) in 2014 to ‘some concern’ (orange) in 2017. The …
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European models of good practice in protected areas

… nor review the position on the ground since then in the light of this change. 8 Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is one of the … change to it will be from other causes, such as from air pollution, climate change and change in groundwater. Studies … on the chemical aspects of the environment, notably on pollution, changes in species population and in entomology. …
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Managing Natural World Heritage

… of pesticides and fertilizers, major public works, mining, pollution, logging, firewood collection, etc. (iii) Human … is considered on a fair and equitable basis in the light of the purpose of protection in general, and the … of many protected area practitioners in Mexico to high- light the multiple benefits derived from protected areas, and …
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Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices

… of resources, climate change, invasive species and pollution all contribute to loss of species and ecosystem … weeds invading undisturbed habitats. Its densely clumping, light- blocking habit, vigorous rhizomatous growth and rapid … representing relatively certain relationships and the light grey arrow representing greater uncertainty (Simenstad …
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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, … impacts or social change. The following sections sheds light on the varying nature of such linkages. Recognizing … sites to help improve wilderness coverage globally. In light of increasingly fragmented and degraded landscapes …
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Sharing governance! A practical guide for marine protected areas in West Africa

… result of industrialisation, population growth, increased pollution, intensive extraction of natural resources, and … facilities close to the meeting room? Are they adequate? Light: is the room too dark or too light? Will the meeting go on past sunset? Will additional …
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