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Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty
… food is generated from just 12 plant and five animal species. Of the 4 percent of the 250 000 to 300 000 known plant species that are edible for humans, we only use 150 to 200 … ples of the genetic variability of the species. They are vulnerable to pests and diseases and bad weather conditions, …
Additional Reading - Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets
… recovery plans and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on threat- ened species and vulnerable ecosystems and the impacts of fisheries on stocks, … multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean …
Convention on Biological Diversity
… to components of biodiversity (for example a particular species or habitat) as well as to processes and activities … no significant adverse impacts on threatened species and vulnerable ecosystems and the impacts of fisheries on stocks, … multiple anthropogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean …
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
… of the sea-bed and subsoil together with sedentary species, such as clams and abalone, as provided in article … not authorized to proceed, identification and closure of vulnerable marine ecosystems, such as, seamounts, … UNGA was banning bottom-trawling in areas identified as vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs). UNGA reviewed progress …
UN Watercourses Convention User’s Guide
… reading 180 Article 22 | Introduction of Alien or New Species 181 22.1 Commentary 181 22.2 Application 182 22.3 … states’ (riparian non-contracting states) when they are vulnerable to transboundary harm through an international … apply to these parties. However, where ‘other states’ are vulnerable to events taking place within an international …
Brochure - Sustainable Ocean Initiative
… recovery plans and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on threatened species and vulnerable eco- systems and the impacts of fisheries on … anthro- pogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean …
UNEP Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora COP Conference of the Parties … the Convention on Internationl Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an appendix-driven … are often at odds with the interests of countries that are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – such as small …
Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… regulation or as essential habitat to a wide range of species. To most people wetlands were something to be … protection areas” required for the conservation of 74 vulnerable species. The Commission of the EC requested IWRB … wetland should support an appreciable number of a rare, vulnerable or endangered species or sub-species; or be of …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… of the site itself (e.g. tourism based on rare or iconic species, such as mountain gorillas, or important landscapes … with the environ- ment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change; (vi) be … it reflect and harmonize with them? • Durability: Is it vulnerable to damage (by people, weather, etc.) or prone to …
Instruments adopted under the auspices of FAO
… Ports Inspections 4. Conservation and protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems Comparison - CBD, FAO and IMO 1. … by way of taking account of associated and dependent species and ecosystems and, of course, by way of striving for … 4. Conservation and protection of vulnerable marine ecosystems The FAO International Guidelines …