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

… They form a significant portion of its biodiversity and genetic resources and play a unique role as indicators of … http://www.informea.org/terms/genetic-resource http://www.informea.org/terms/ecosystem-service … wildlife disease; illegal hunting and fishing; pollution; marine debris; poisoning; desertification and climate change. …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

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

… of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity By 2020, at least 17 per cent of … and inland water, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for … the consolidated and agreed process in the Strategy for Resource Mobilization should increase substantially from the …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments

… ANNEX 4.2 CMS COP Resolution 10.4 (Bergen, 2011), Marine Debris … Network, and UNEP Regional Office for Africa), and other resource persons and organizations. The development of the … value of wild animals from environmental, ecological, genetic, scientific, aesthetic, recreational, cultural, …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

CBD: Mechanisms for Implementation - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… mechanisms As part of the Convention’s Strategy for resource mobilization Parties are exploring new and … used and benefits arising out of utilization of genetic resources are shared in a fair and equitable manner; … Inland Waters Biodiversity Island Biodiversity Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Mountain Biodiversity …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India

… Indu K Murthy Inland Wetlands: Ritesh Kumar Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: E Vivekanandan With inputs from: Ravindra … Biodiversity Action Plan NBFGR National Board of Fish Genetic Research NEP National Environment Policy NF Non … one who cuts the forest sustainability. Conservation and resource management is continues to remain as strongly rooted …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… to be made before funding and for the sustained use of the resource to be ensured. The needs of developed countries … or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed … It could also (iv) be of special value in maintaining genetic and ecological diversity or (v) play a major role as …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

UNEP Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… 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 … these processes for a long time and can be a very valuable resource. Media representatives can also be helpful in making …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… and seagrass beds, but also coral reefs and other marine areas no deeper than six metres at low tide, as well … species. Wetlands are also important storehouses of plant genetic material. Rice, for example, which is a common … international cooperation. In sum, wetlands constitute a resource of great economic, cultural, scientific and …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… or stewards from their region or from other regions as resource persons who may participate in discussions and help … natural resources, including land, water, air, climate and genetic resources, for the benefit of present and future … significant and devastating impact on the terrestrial and marine and freshwater environments, agriculture and forests. …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity