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Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… Community 33 Ecological character Combination of the ecosystem components, processes and services that … in 2001, entered into force in 2004. ITTA International Tropical Timber Agreement. Commodity agreement that regulates trade in tropical timber. Adopted in 1983 and renegotiated …
Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… of ecosystems, for example, coral reefs found in both tropical and temperate areas, sea-grass beds and mangrove … and benefits of these habitats to local or regional ecosystem processes. Once constructed, the use of this …
Compilation of Internationally agreed environmental Goals and Objectives
… and restore the health and integrity of the Earth’s ecosystem. In view of the different contributions to global … national forestry action programmes and/or plans under the Tropical Forestry Action Programme are currently being … balance in the regions concerned, in the context of the tropical timber trade” International Tropical Timber …
International environmental governance: An international regime for protected areas
… in that they address areas belonging to a certain ecosystem type (eg wetlands) wherever they are located and … the destruction of fish stocks, the destruction of tropical forests and the reduction of greenhouse gases are … (1986); Review of the Protected Areas System of the Afro-Tropical Realm, IUCN, Gland; Thorsell, Jim (1990); The IUCN …
Shared resources: Issues of governance
… 4 1.3 Ecosystem protection and management … Le climat du bassin du Lac Tchad est globalement de type tropical; il appartient à la zone sahélienne. Localement, il … Publishing, 2006), p. 25; G. Munro, The Management of Tropical Tuna Resources in the Western Pacific: …
Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… tect and restore the health and integrity of the Earth’s ecosystem. In view of the different contributions to global … and tourism in seyChelles Seychelles is a group of small tropical islands, and the tourism industry has always posed a … Diversity Strategy, the Strategic Plan on Biodiversity for Tropical Andean Countries, the Central American Commission on …
The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… 7. Controlling groundwater exploitation to ensure their ecosystem support function … 108 9. Ecosystem or environmental services payments … freshwater needs. Costa Rica has mandatory payments for ecosystem services structured within its water legislation. … sustainable use of freshwater resources while maintaining ecosystem integrity. ‘The Greening of Water Law: Managing …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… water resource management (IWRM) incorporating an ecosystem approach is a key building block for achieving the … aspects stems from the major roles of water in supporting ecosystem integrity and functioning, and in being a renewable … as well as radioactive waste; 5. Forest exploitation in tropical rainforest and species of difficult regeneration; …
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
… planning 19 3.1.1 Protected areas system plan 21 3.1.2 Ecosystem approach 22 3.1.3 Buffer zones and connectivity … was declared in 1988. It covers about 120,000 hectares of tropical forest, where the Awa communities practise … subtidal aquatic beds (kelp beds, seagrass beds; tropical marine meadows); coral reefs; intertidal muds; sand …