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Introduction to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
… activities do not necessarily have to be related to resource exploitation, for example by oil rigs, but could … or uses of marine living organisms, parts thereof or their genetic material. While some regard it as marine scientific … of the ecosystems of which these species are part and genetic diversity within species. Concrete components of …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… 62 5.2.3 Poorly-adapted Legal Regimes for Land Tenure and Resource Use 64 5.2.4 Jurisdictional and Institutional … 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 …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… Partner (Ramsar) ITPGRFA International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture IUCN International … environmental conservation, sustainable development and resource use, and engagement and benefit sharing with local … ecological processes and life-support systems; preserve genetic diversity; ensure sustainable utilisation of species …
RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions
… and audits, land-use planning, coastal management, water resource management or pollution control. At the local level, … 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. …
Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… to be made before funding and for the sustained use of the resource to be ensured. The needs of developed countries … 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 …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… species. Wetlands are also important storehouses of plant genetic material. Rice, for example, which is a common … international cooperation. In sum, wetlands constitute a resource of great economic, cultural, scientific and … Activities may vary between strict protection with no resource exploitation; a small amount of resource …