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Introduction to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

… commonly discarded, is acknowledged to be a huge problem. Media attention to this problem is nevertheless frequently … to the collapse of fisheries, with massive economic and social impacts. The Caspian Sea is presently facing the same …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… sanctuaries, and form the basis of important local social, economic, and cultural traditions. In the Millennium … discomfort in high-profile international fora or the media and, more The Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th ed. 15 … gathering of wetland plant material, and, where changes in social values and uses are concerned, participatory …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks

… in 1971, develops the basis within the natural and social sciences for the sustainable use and conservation of … of biological and cultural diversity, and economic and social development based on local community efforts and sound … more publicised in tourist guidebooks and other types of media, which in turn can attract more visitors to the site. …
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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use

… to all natu- ral systems and components and address social, economic and cultural considerations. These … loss of 24 endemic fish species and enormous economic and social repercussions. In coastal areas, lowering of the water … mere possibility of delisting, inevitably accompa- nied by media coverage and public opposition, can act as a powerful …
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