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Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… and the environment. Access to safe water, human health, food production, economic development and … wetlands are important, and sometimes essential, for the health, welfare and safety of people who live in or near … Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) 10 harvest is linked to the health of wetland areas); agriculture, through the …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Traditional Knowledge, Innovation and Practices

… particularly in such fields as agriculture, fisheries, health, horticulture, forestry and environmental management … Many widely used products, such as plant-based medicines, health products and cosmetics, are derived from traditional … continue to rely on traditional medicine for primary health care n Traditional medicine adopted by other …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

The Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. In the event of damage, Parties must require the … http://www.informea.org/terms/health https://www.informea.org/en/terms/local-administration …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… of TK and biodiversity plays a critical role in their health care, food security, culture, religion, identity, … medicinal knowledge by international patent offices. The health care needs of more than 70 percent of the population, … are laid down, so as to ensure their identity, health and quality. The EU plant variety database includes …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Protected Areas

… environmental risks and hazards and support food and health security by maintaining crop diversity and species … and identity, in addition to their recreation, education, health and tourism benefits to millions of people worldwide n …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Fact sheet - The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… on biodiversity, also taking into account risks to human health. The Protocol establishes procedures for regulating … may have negative effects on biodiversity and human health The Protocol also requires Parties to ensure that LMOs …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Institutional Arrangements

… with food safety and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that deals with animal health. These are three standard-setting organizations …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the Convention on Biological Diversity

… significant economic costs and negatively affect human health. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) provides a … on local lifestyle, culture, community dynamics, and human health. Both social and environmental issues can be addressed …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Additional Reading - Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets

… for human well-being. It provides for food security, human health, the provision of clean air and water; it contributes … including services related to water, and contribute to health, livelihoods and well- being, are restored and …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Case Study - Opportunities provided by the Nagoya Protocol in specific cases of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agricultural sector

… fermented bread injera). Has great market potential in health food and organic food sector: Gluten-free, rich in … by the terms of the ABS agreement 2004: Foundation of Health Performance Food International (HPFI) – S&C treated as …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity