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… These mechanisms overlap and interlock and should be mutually reinforcing. The book complements the recent work of … of great economic and cultural importance to mankind. The term "wetland" is a relatively new coinage1 that covers a … in Ramsar, Iran on 2 February 1971.3 Its internationally agreed definition describes wetlands very broadly as areas of …

… have been delighted that Professor G. V. T. Matthews has agreed to undertake this task. As will be immediately evident … in 1968. However, there was recognition that the long-term future of the environment should not be set aside … of both sides of the divide finally carne together and agreed the text of the Convention at the historic Conference …

… drafting and implementation of mid- and long-term comprehensive measures for environmental conservation; … of our societies and our economies. The internationally agreed targets are for 17% of terrestrial land and 10% of … landscapes where science and local communities engage in a mutually beneficial way. There are eight site admission …

… benefits to people (Ecosystem Services). Included in the term “Ecosystem Services” are provisioning, regulating, and … 5 of the Convention) Contracting Parties have also agreed to consult with other Contracting Parties about … under the terms of a joint programme of work first agreed in 2002, and a list of wetlands that are both Ramsar …

… This helps practitioners to implement the internationally-agreed best practice in a way that is convenient to handle … strategies and action plans)3. 2. As part of this long-term policy development process, the COP has specifically … economists by demonstrating how laws and institutions can mutually support efforts to control and mitigate the impact …

… of rights and biodiversity conservation become and remain mutually reinforcing. After developing a step-wise approach … the concerned land parcel in a regular, continued and long-term manner until the present time without any documents … villagers felt the area was too large. The villagers agreed on the change and held a ceremony asking the spirits …