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

… 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 … may be modified through different types of hydraulic engineering projects. Wetland area may also be lost through …
18 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development

… wetlands created by dams, barrages, or other civil engineering works carried out by governments or with … 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 …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions

… more comprehensive treatment than wetland habitats and genetic resources); • measures for sustainable use (e.g., … including agricultural, industrial, mining and hydraulic engineering, and should where appropriate include an … wetlands or adversely affect wetland habitats, species, genetic resources or hydrological functions of wetlands. 82. …
18 Jun 2026 Document