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Preservation of oasis ecosystems
… and threats facing oasis ecosystems in terms of their natural resources, including: a. the misunderstanding of the … concerning the importance of the oasis ecosystem for the natural environment and the economic and social conditions of … that form part of humanity’s cultural and ecological heritage; b. to affirm the need to safeguard oases in the …
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide
… © 2004 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … are not many examples of legal frame- works relating to natural resource management that specifically seek to … the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention) where States are obliged …
Legal and institutional frameworks for sustainable soils: A preliminary report
… © 2002 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … People 9 2. What is Soil? 9 2.1 Functions of Soil 10 2.1.1 Natural Functions of Soil 10 2.1.2 Cultural Functions of Soil … Functions of Soil • Soils are a geogenic and cultural heritage, forming an essential part of the landscape in which …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… © 2011 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and the Asian Development Bank IUCN and ADB … 38 3.7.2 Lowered resistance against natural disasters … ethnic groups. It includes text for the preservation and heritage of ethnic, folk, traditional knowledge and …
Global Land Outlook
… building devoted to responsibly managing and restoring our natural capital, land degradation, especially in developing … forced migration, and aggravating conflicts over limited natural resources. As you will see, we argue that land – its … Aboriginal views of landscape and wilderness. Australian Heritage Commission, Canberra, NSW. 39 Johnson, A.N., …