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… or uses of marine living organisms, parts thereof or their genetic material. While some regard it as marine scientific … laid down in article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (“CBD”). Accordingly, biodiversity does not just … of the ecosystems of which these species are part and genetic diversity within species. Concrete components of …

… wetland conservation, because they wished to maintain the diversity of migratory waterfowl. Thus the proposal for an … It could also (iv) be of special value in maintaining genetic and ecological diversity or (v) play a major role as … or sub-species; or be of special value for maintaining the genetic and ecological diversity of a region because of the …

… throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural … the umbrella term used to denote diversity within species (genetic diversity), between species and between ecosystems. … waste.26 Wetlands also provide an important reservoir of genetic material. Genetic resources derived from wetlands may …

… Heritage Convention. Essentially, the term embraces a diversity of the interaction between humankind and its … Partner (Ramsar) ITPGRFA International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture IUCN International … ecological processes and life-support systems; preserve genetic diversity; ensure sustainable utilisation of species …

… Reservoirs of biodiversity Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is the term given to the … on the other hand, often have relatively low species diversity, but are immensely productive. The vast numbers of … wetlands, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth. S Genetic variation – safeguarding the variety of life in …

… obligations pursuant to the Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) or the Convention to Combat Desertification … more comprehensive treatment than wetland habitats and genetic resources); • measures for sustainable use (e.g., … wetlands or adversely affect wetland habitats, species, genetic resources or hydrological functions of wetlands. 82. …

… productive environments. They are cradles of biological diversity, providing the water and primary productivity upon … species. Wetlands are also important storehouses of plant genetic material. Rice, for example, which is a common … can be found in §3.9.) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The secretariats of the Ramsar Convention and …