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Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… in 1971, develops the basis within the natural and social sciences for the sustainable use and conservation of … of biological and cultural diversity, and economic and social development based on local community efforts and sound … more publicised in tourist guidebooks and other types of media, which in turn can attract more visitors to the site. …
Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document
… of wetland resources 49 4.4 Knowledge, belief systems and social practices 52 5. Concerns about Ramsar and culture 59 … and secondary use of resources and the development of social and spiritual events and beliefs. These activities are … to the potential tourism activities; and f) use the mass media and wetland-related traditional festivals to …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… to all natu- ral systems and components and address social, economic and cultural considerations. These … loss of 24 endemic fish species and enormous economic and social repercussions. In coastal areas, lowering of the water … mere possibility of delisting, inevitably accompa- nied by media coverage and public opposition, can act as a powerful …