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Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… at low tide, as well as human-made wetlands such as waste-water treatment ponds and reservoirs. Copyright © Ramsar … world”. 1.2 What are wetlands? Wetlands are areas where water is the primary factor controling the environment and … the associated plant and animal life. They occur where the water table is at or near the surface of the land, or where …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… that wetlands have a far greater importance for ground water protection, regulation of the water cycle, water … a Soviet proposal to delete Article 13, concerned with territorial application, it now, in the spirit of … of the Convention does not include an article concerning territorial application, this will not preclude Parties to …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits

… comprise areas within national jurisdiction, such as the territorial sea, exclusive economic zone and continental … to a belt of sea adjacent to its coast, described as the territorial sea. This area typically extends 12 nautical … sources include operational discharges such as bilge water discharges, but not the operation of a vessel for the …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India

… of inland wetlands 46 for sustainable management of water resources 50 Ousteri wetland, Puducherry 52 53 Jammu … MoUD Ministry of Urban Development MoWR Ministry of Water Resources MPA Marine Protected Areas MSC Marine … Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Major components of the Ramsar Convention- extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… defines “Wetlands” as “...areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, … on the list does not prejudice the sovereign rights of the territorial state. However, the state must conserve, manage …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting

… after treatment may alter the effect of the treatment. - Water content of commodity: changes in commodity water content may reduce treatment efficacy (e.g. by reducing … of Plants signed at Rome on 16 April 1929. ARTICLE XV Territorial application 1. Any contracting party may at the …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

The Role of Indigenous and Local Communities

… Philippines have been revitalizing customary land use and territorial management using culturally-defined … revival of indigenous knowledge practices and systems of territorial management. (Extracted from the Global …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), Analyzing the benefits of implementing the IPPC

… that have had severe effects on the environment are the water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) (Hill et al., 2011), … food webs, provide stability to landforms in and near the water line, filter sediments and provide nu- trients to the … the environment or infra- structure such as dams and water stations. They have been considered to be IAS (under …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

International System of Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage

… to the legislation of the state where it is located. Thus, territorial sovereignty and property rights over elements of … in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … found in the Guidelines and only with consent of the territorial state. If the listed property is claimed by more …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… certain obligations: ! In its internal waters and the territorial sea, the coastal State exercises sovereignty over … the living and non-living natural resources found in the water column, the seabed, and the subsoil thereof. ! In its … mile (M) = 1852mContiguous ZoneTerritorial Sea Baseline Territorial Sea Limited enforcement zone 24M12M 200M …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity