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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use

… and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. … conservation and the management of habitats and natural resources. The Union has helped many countries to … are mostly endangered.27 Finally, there is a rich cultural heritage closely associated with wetlands. Humans have been …
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Issues in water law reform

… as: "(a) river, creek, stream or water course; or (b) a natural channel in which water regularly flows, whether or … (b); or (d) a lake, lagoon, swamp or marsh, being: (i) a natural collection of water (other than water collected and … -32- (k) whether the proposed source of water is within a heritage river area or natural catchment area subject to any …
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Sources of international water law

… African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources - Algiers, 15 September 1968 … on Co-operation in the field of the Environment concerning Natural Resources Shared by Two or More States - New York, 13 … these factors; they also include effects on the cultural heritage or socio-economic conditions resulting from …
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The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment

… nations today is how to ensure that both people and the natural environment have adequate freshwater to sustain and … practices, the result of which has gravely impacted the natural environment, especially the aquatic environment. … industry and recreation, and (iii) benefits to culture and heritage, and (iv) benefits to the Aboriginal people in …
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Law for water management: a guide to concepts and effective approaches

… Reserve Program (United States) DNR Department of Natural Resources (Indiana, United States) DO Dissolved … of water needed in a watercourse to maintain healthy, natural ecosystems. ephemeral stream: a stream that exists … for human use and a pure sense of biodiversity and natural heritage stewardship. As more countries grow and develop …
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