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Values of protected landscapes and seascapes: protected landscapes and agrobiodiversity values
… Protected Landscapes and Agrobiodiversity Values1 Values of Protected Landscapes and Seascapes Edited by Thora Amend, … tion and sustainable development that they deserve special protection. Where effective national or local conservation … agro-forestry systems (Donald 2004), and remnant natural habitat on farmland (Dover 1997) can all support high …
Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening
… FAO LEGISLATIVE STUDY 88 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2005 Legal and institutional … .......................................... 6 3.1 UN-Habitat … 26 4.8 Erosion control and watershed protection ............................ 29 4.9 Incentives …
The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study
… The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression … strongly criticized by those concerned about the long-term protection of natural resources and the environment. The … animals must be suited to the conditions of the natural habitat and to those of the farm (articles 5 and 6). In …
Global Land Outlook
… GLOBAL LAND OUTLOOK First Edition ©UNCCD, 2017 Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification … United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Habitat loss & change in species abundance Feedback loops and … Sacred trees are decorated and revered. Buddhism advocates protection, such as ridam in Bhutan, an annual prohibition on …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… Copyright: ©2014 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, United Nations Environment … and contributing significantly to both food production and protection of the environment. Pastoralism refers to the … traditional migration corridors has been found to support habitat connectivity and biodiversity through the transport …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2016 Promoting responsible … the public law measures ensuring public policy protection and enforcement. National policies on … of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat. Convention on the International …
FAO's work on Climate Change
… Farmers working in a green beans plot in the vast area of Koer Abundoy, where several vegetable gardens are farmed … areas through risk-informed and shock-responsive social protection systems. å Working with countries to monitor and … management is an ecosystem approach to crop production and protection that combines different management strategies and …
Mitigating the impacts of oil palm expansion and operations on biodiversity
… WCC-2016-Res-061-EN Mitigating the impacts of oil palm expansion and operations on biodiversity … of operations may involve loss or degradation of habitat for countless species of animals and plants, many of … of biodiversity, maintenance of ecological integrity, protection of livelihoods and avoidance of conflict; b. …
Sustainably Investing in Rangelands - Jordan
… International Union for Conservation of Nature INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE … need to include (MoA Rangeland Strategy, 2013): 1. Protection: Protecting the natural resources of rangelands by … production, conser- vation of biodiversity, maintaining habitat and connectivity for fauna and flora, protecting …
The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security
… The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security2017 … Economic and Social Development, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry, and Climate, … from prime growing areas, resulting in irreversible habitat damage. Storms, hurricanes and tornadoes can destroy …