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Compilation of Internationally agreed environmental Goals and Objectives
… earliest possible time if the ecological character of any wetland in its territory and included in the List has … the training of personnel competent in the fields of wetland research, management and wardening. “ Ramsar … binding » » Focus Goals, objectives Source B* or NB* Mitigation “Urges Governments, in keeping with their national …
A guide to the complementarities between the Convention on Migratory Species and the Convention on Biological Diversity
… sustain migratory species populations. For example, the wetland habitats of the Siberian crane are increasingly … curlew instruments address migratory waterbirds that use wetland ecosystems in dry and sub-humid landscapes within … to share and further develop practical and effective mitigation devices for these animals. The Seals Agreement, …
The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… in the disruption of the food web.35 Of the more than 950 wetland-dependent bird species found around the world, 203 … benefits 54 V. Carter, Technical Aspects of Wetlands: Wetland Hydrology, Water Quality, and Associated Functions, … adjacent States about the possible impacts and potential mitigation measures.157 Similar provisions are found in the …
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
… area legal frameworks to accommodate both adaptation and mitigation, including by creating corridors that ensure … as birds ecologically dependent on wetlands). Listing a wetland under the Ramsar Convention gives it the status of a wetland of international importance. The official name of the …
Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… 213 Small Grants Fund for Wetland Conservation and Wise Use ................. 217 … Record is a voluntary mechanism to highlight specific wetland sites that have been designated as wetlands of … levels. The Moroccan CDM portfolio arose from the first mitigation studies that were included in Morocco’s First …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… held, occupied or required for the purpose of irrigation. Wetland: (South Africa): means land which is transitional … statutory scheme needs to clarify that land drainage and wetland filling are within the permitting … review. It also needs to find a way to allocate the mitigation of those cumulative impacts among all the …
Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… components, processes and services that characterise the wetland at a given point in time. Economic Instruments One of … through the implementation of target- oriented goals. Mitigation In the context of the UN Framework Convention on …
Shared resources: Issues of governance
… Parties should also preserve and protect wetlands and wetland ecosystems. An early warning system for transboundary … have adopted principles and guidelines for incorporating wetland issues into Integrated Coastal Zone Management … assessing potential impacts, and exploring avoidance and mitigation options.36 The findings of the cultural resources …