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Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India

… with the aim of highlighting the economic consequences of loss of biological diversity and associated decline in … contamination of water by the ore. Fragmentation decreases habitat simply through loss of land area, reducing the … fragmentation, which results in less connectivity of habitat to allow natural migration, limits the adaptive …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development

… of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat. Reproduction of this publication for educational or … wetlands was leading to undesirable consequences - to the loss of groundwater reserves and the consequent need for … Nations, far more important, where a treaty to conserve habitat is concerned, is the area that the territories of its …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, reflects the original emphasis upon the conservation and wise use of wetlands primarily as habitat for waterbirds. Over the years, however, the … to make a commitment to reversing that history of wetland loss and degradation. In addition, many wetlands are …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… agriculture and acting as a main driver of crop diversity loss. The good news is that a range of approaches and tools … insofar as the PGRFA are conserved outside their natural habitat and not in the surroundings where they have developed … aesthetic qualities or cultural significance. Category IV Habitat/Species Management Area: area managed mainly for …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

… serious threats to marine biodiversity are degradation and loss of habitats, overexploitation and indiscriminate fishing …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Introductory Course to Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… serious threats to marine biodiversity are degradation and loss of habitats, overexploitation and indiscriminate fishing …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

… serious threats to marine biodiversity are degradation and loss of habitats, overexploitation and indiscriminate fishing …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

CBD: Measures for Conservation and Sustainable Use - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… identified the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss in Cameroon and explored the specific contributions that …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the CMS Family - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… (dams, power lines, wind farms, fences, roads, railways); habitat loss and degradation; by- catch; underwater noise; invasive … http://www.informea.org/terms/habitat http://www.informea.org/terms/invasive-species …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… cave or even a living feature such as an ancient grove. IV Habitat / Areas that aim to protect particular species or … relating to climate change, regional-scale threats such as habitat fragmentation and localized problems including … has been received relating to any threat or damage to or loss of OUV, integrity and/or authenticity. Such missions are …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity