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

… and, since 1969, at Slimbridge, United Kingdom. It too has modified its name, to International Waterfowl and Wetlands … Only the relatively few people that had become adapted to living in wetlands had an appreciation of the varied and … hunting. However, agricultural crops could provide a rich living for adaptable birds. Man could also make positive …
23 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… of Wetland Products 241 x 19.3 Introduction of Living Modified Organisms and Alien Species 243 19.3.1 Intentional … or block any river. The introduction of any plant, micro-organism or animal (whether alien or indigenous) into a lake …
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RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions

… of intentional introduction of alien species and living modified organisms28. This should include preventive measures …
23 Jun 2026 Document

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… in 2006, ecosystems are described as the complex of living communities (including human communities) and non-living environment (Ecosystem Components) interacting … Since its adoption, the Ramsar Convention has been modified on two occasions: by a protocol (a new treaty which …
23 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Review of Statutory and Customary Law in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site, LAO PDR - Implications for a rights-based approach to conservation

… 14 According to the MoJ/UNDP study, not all ethnic groups living in and around the Ramsar site have the same customary … a sacred forest of approximately 11 hectares. Monkeys were living in the forest before the village was established and … and snakes. The villagers believe that there are spirits living in the forest and that the monkeys are sacred. Due to …
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Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks

… of global and climate change on mountains and people living in mountains? How can we detect signals of global … to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared; (iv) be an outstanding … (vi) be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic …
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