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… in Harmony with Nature” Biological diversity underpins ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecosystem services essential for human well-being. It … cent of terrestrial and inland water, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular …

… three objectives of the Convention, such as payment for ecosystem services, biodiversity offset mechanisms, fiscal … Outlook-4 : TEEB case Water Funds for conservation of ecosystem services in watersheds, Colombia, … Inland Waters Biodiversity Island Biodiversity Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Mountain Biodiversity Cross-cutting …

… Rights in Relation to Protected Areas • Jon Day, Director, Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Use, Great Barrier … the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and … land and water-use plans, the provision and regulation of coastal defences, maritime traffic and drainage. Key threats …

… to be a concrete example for valuing biodiversity and its ecosystem services, and for taking proper account of this … UNCLOS foresees different maritime zones within which coastal States can exercise different rights and are expected … ! In its internal waters and the territorial sea, the coastal State exercises sovereignty over the living and …

… climate and pollution). In addition, they provide numerous ecosystem services for instance by dispersing seeds and … or by encountering marine debris in marine and coastal areas; Noting that concerted effort needs to be made … other systems where marine debris can enter the marine and coastal environment and impact upon migratory species listed …

… the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and …

… for conversion to agriculture of forests and other ecosystem types important for bio- logical diversity; � use … territorial sea is considered part of the territory of the coastal State. It extends to 12 nautical miles beyond the … nautical miles beyond the baseline, is not a part of the coastal State’s territory. However, in accordance with …

… (SIDS) coalition consists of small island and low-lying coastal states. SIDS members are united by similar … Protection and Sustainable Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Northeast Pacific (Antigua …