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… climate and pollution). In addition, they provide numerous ecosystem services for instance by dispersing seeds and … wildlife disease; illegal hunting and fishing; pollution; marine debris; poisoning; desertification and climate change. … (Raptors) Bukhara Deer Dugong High Andean Flamingos IOSEA Marine Turtles Middle-European Great Bustard Monk Seal in the …

… the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. The establishment of … areas cover about 12.9% of the Earth’s land surface n Marine protected areas cover 6.3% of territorial seas and … depend on protected forests, pastures, wetlands and marine areas for subsistence and livelihoods, protected areas …

… or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed … way in which nutrients and pollutants are recycled in the ecosystem. It is therefore not surprising that systems of … This was strictly hierarchical, the primary systems being marine, estuarine, riverine, lacustrine (pertaining to …

… or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed … with the maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem. The Convention Manual states that five major wetland types are generally recognized: Marine: coastal wetlands including coastal lagoons, rocky …

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

… 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 …

… in three programme areas; Biological Diversity and Marine Resources; Climate Change and Energy; and Trade, … Ruth Mackenzie is Director of the Biodiversity and Marine Resources Programme at the Foundation for … for conversion to agriculture of forests and other ecosystem types important for bio- logical diversity; � use …

… natural resources -- such as wildlife, air and the marine environment. Examples include the 1971 Convention on … Convention), the1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter … ing natural resources, global common resources, and the marine environment. Many of the second generation of more …

… and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals; …

… as wild endem- ic flora. Aquatic plants provide valuable ecosystem services. They are often the primary producers in … the protection of natural popula- tions of freshwater and marine plants will ensure their continued ecosystem services and sustain their natural environment and …