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Two dams on the Santa Cruz River in Argentina: Their impact on an irreplaceable ecosystem and on the hooded grebe (Podiceps gallardoi) population, a Critically Endangered species endemic to Argentina
… (Podiceps gallardoi) population, a Critically Endangered species endemic to Argentina OBSERVING that in 2012 a project … concerning information vital for decision making, the lack of suitable forums for citizen participation and weaknesses … by civil society organisations before the High Court of Argentina, which urged the State in April 2016 to present …
Protection, restoration and sustainable use of urban water bodies in India
… WCC-2016-Res-044-EN Protection, restoration and sustainable use of urban water bodies in India BEARING IN MIND that water is … habitat to birds, including migratory birds, and other species; ALSO NOTING that, as an example, in Delhi during the … Protection, restoration and sustainable use of urban water …
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa
… The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ – Regional Assessment W E S T E R N A F R IC A … and their biodiversity A key element in promoting the protection of inland waters is valuation of the goods and … The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa …
The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… The greening of water law: Managing Freshwater Resources for People and … Diversity CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species DALYs Disability-adjusted Life Years EIA … 54 5. Protection of ecosystems … viability of fish and wildlife resources. The Swiss Water Protection Act prescribes water protection targets and …
International water governance: Conservation of freshwater ecosystems Vol. 1: International agreements compilation and analysis
… Law Programme International Water Governance: Conservation of Freshwater Ecosystems In te rn a tio n a l W a te r G o ve … project teams and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of … provide further support to the legal foundations for the protection of freshwater ecosystems under international law. …
GEO yearbook 2003
… inform, guide and stimulate further action for the health of our environment. What were the most outstanding … and governments are taking action to move environmental protection centre-stage. Concrete recognition of the central … International measures to control invasive marine species and hazardous chemicals, and to share the benefits of …
Global Land Outlook
… GLOBAL LAND OUTLOOK First Edition ©UNCCD, 2017 Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification … temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, soil erosion, species loss and increased water scarcity will likely alter … Sacred trees are decorated and revered. Buddhism advocates protection, such as ridam in Bhutan, an annual prohibition on …
Groundwater in international law: Compilation of treaties and other legal instruments
… CULTURAL ORGANIZATION FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 2005 Groundwater in international … 1991] ...................... 47 7. Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and … or monitored. Article 22 - Introduction of alien or new species Watercourse States shall take all measures necessary …
Flow : The essentials of environmental flows
… Flow – the Essentials of Environmental Flows This guide offers practical advice for … system. A wide range of outcomes, from environmental protection to serving the needs of industries and people, are … are now on the brink of extinction. Inedible intro- duced species stir up the river bed and cause further deterioration …
Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… 14001:2004-certified/15-00767/100/jao The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or … 2.4.2. Convention on Cooperation for the Protection and Sustainable Use of the Danube … 4.1.3. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) …