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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… wetlands make to sustainable management of limited freshwater resources and thus to regional stability. This is … is no scientific reason to restrict their definition to freshwater habitat types. On the other hand, a line must be … Hadejia-Jama'are wetlands in Nigeria provide a floodplain fishery harvest of 4,000-5,000 tonnes per year, whilst the …
Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document
… and releasing the water gradually. One of the largest freshwater bodies in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap has been the … being drained. In addition, dam construction has decreased freshwater flow into the lake. Overfishing and illegal … de- velopment of this area. The Armagnac Ponds retain freshwater for irrigation and for watering stock such as …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… massif (Djebel Ichkeul) and, in particular, a brackish/freshwater lake (Ichkeul Lake), which is the last of a chain of great freshwater lakes that once stretched the length of North … agricultural, pastoral and industrial needs as well as freshwater needs for human consumption. The ecological …