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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

… cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”. Under the … the basis within the natural and social sciences for the sustainable use and conservation of the resources of the … and Cultural Organization UNWTO United Nations World Tourism Organization WCPA World Commission on Protected Areas …
22 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Introduction to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

… activivites Population Deforestation and mining Tourism and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive … which it sustains, such as fisheries, transport and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species … coastal State authority is a sufficient guarantee for sustainable fisheries. A form of fishing that is currently …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”. As of January … global intergovernmental treaties on the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, but, compared with more … products, including herbal medicines; and recreation and tourism opportunities. In addition, wetlands have special …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Wetland ecosystem services Factsheet 8 - Cultural values

… is one of the greatest challenges for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. At China’s Xixi Wetland Park, … harvested from a wetland, or the cumulative income from tourism and recreation. Religious, spiritual or artistic … Particular among them are wetland-based recreation and tourism. Though ‘cultural values’ in a broad sense, …
22 Jun 2026 Document

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

… IUCN’s Policy on Human Rights and Conservation for Sustainable Development, which shall be implemented within … statutory laws. The goal is to ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the Xe Champhone … are worried about the exploitation of the turtles for tourism and by people coming from bordering countries. 9 The …
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RAMSAR Handbook 3: Laws and institutions

… cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world”. As of October … Management of water quality and quantity Public health Tourism Trade controls on wetland products Communications and … of indigenous and local communities, which promote sustainable use of wetland resources? e) Do wetland users, …
22 Jun 2026 Document

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

… any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. A central secretariat coordinates the IUCN … Earth Summit at Rio has come and gone; concepts such as 'sustainable devel- opment' have entered daily language. We … certain types of fishing, agriculture, recreation and tourism. In such cases, it is not the activity itself that is …
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World Wetlands Day 2017 Factsheet 1: Wetlands: A natural safeguard against disasters

… in Senegal to restore degraded wetlands and to encourage sustainable agriculture, tourism and fishing practices. 2. Coping When an extreme …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Wetland ecosystem services Factsheet 6 - Reservoirs of biodiversity

… world is a vital part of humanity’s insurance policy for a sustainable future. S Economic value – wetland plants and … Wildlife is also an important draw for recreation and tourism; for example, in Florida the total economic value of …
22 Jun 2026 Document

Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 8 Wetlands -- a cultural landscape for learning and leisure

… Ixpaco in Guatemala and Mar Menor in Spain. Interpretive tourism is proving to be very effec- tive in promoting sustainable development. Ethno- graphic museums, site …
22 Jun 2026 Document