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… IUCN Environmental Law Centre Wetlands, Water and the Law Using law to advance wetland conservation … Paper No. 38 IUCN The World Conservation Union Wetlands, Water and the Law Using law to advance wetland conservation … where the influx of sizeable rural populations leads to a shortage of land in and around cities and greatly increases …

… hazards like flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts. UN Water estimates that 90% of all natural hazards are water-related. And the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … from disasters Defined as land areas that are flooded with water, either seasonally or permanently, wetlands are a …

… lakes in recent times has led to increasing problems of water shortage, flooding, and lack of clean water, and in some areas efforts are now being made to …

… that wetlands have a far greater importance for ground water protection, regulation of the water cycle, water storage, water purification, and as an … Some invertebrates appear to be declining but there is a shortage of specialists to advise on management measures. The …

… that people can enjoy ambient natural environment, clean water and clear skies. Furthermore, we aim to contribute to … in these areas only reinforce the degradation of air, water and soil quality, the noise pollution, the pressures of … of oil and gas, or other minerals, and the competition for water resources, all of which threaten to bring about even …