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The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa
… such as water filtration and flood control (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005). The best estimate of current … hydropower will have a significant impact on the region’s wetland ecosystems. An immediate initiative is required to … also rely heavily upon the direct and indirect services wetland ecosystems provide, such as food (e.g., freshwater …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… the regional level based on the importance of maintaining ecosystem goods and services for the people who depend on … function. Further detailed guidance on integrating wetland and river basin management was adopted by COP7. (Res. … to partnership with the CMS. In rela- tion to trade in wetland-derived plant and animal products, in addition to …
The green belt of Europe: From vision to reality
… of scientific studies, most recently the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. The recognition of cultural diversity, … species in Central Europe. In addition to that, this wetland plays an important role as a stepping stone for birds … that these two National Parks are part of one and the same wetland area. At the border between the conservation zone and …
Legal aspects of Connectivity Conservation Volume 1 - A Concept Paper
… 94 3.1.7 Sustainable resource use laws 96 3.1.8 Specific ecosystem or habitat-type legislation 101 3.1.9 Hydrologic … these systems are defined on a small scale (such as a wetland, forest, or coral reef) or on a large scale (such as … 0 Sustainable logging of planted trees 0 Conservation of wetland flora and fauna through maintenance of breeding …
Conservation of intertidal habitats and migratory waterbirds of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, especially the Yellow Sea, in a global context
… studies arising from Resolution 5.028 on the benefits of ecosystem services provided by intertidal wetlands, and the … the September 2015 recommendations of the China Coastal Wetland Conservation Blueprint project to strengthen wetland legislation and improve the protection, management …
Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… World Parks Congress, together with the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management, and with the full agreement of the IUCN … area. Consequently, degradation or destruction of stopover wetland habitats, or excessive hunting at these points, can … between aquatic and terrestrial zones is also favoured by wetland birds, such as herons, egrets, and kingfishers, that …