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Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments

… Marine, National Forest Service, General Directorate of Water, National Marine Fisheries Service, Chilean Antarctic … the meeting under conditions where they lack sleep, food, water and other amenities. All-night sessions are typical on … countries, or quasi-federal countries which devolve territorial management to these entities) and at local or …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… agricultural practices, improve supplies of potable water, more efficient industrial de- velopment processes for … affect in any way the sovereignty of States over their territorial sea established in accordance with international … affect in any way the sovereignty of States over their territorial sea established in accordance with international …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … high biodiversity, exceptional landscape values and water supplies crucial to the region. Threats include … C A S E S T U D Y • • • Target Attribute Mara River Water flow Water quality Forage extent / size Black rhino …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Protected Areas

… land surface n Marine protected areas cover 6.3% of territorial seas and 0.5% of the high seas n Well-managed … areas can provide vital ecosystem services, such as water purification and retention, erosion control, and can …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Terms of Reference for National Focal points

… Marine, National Forest Service, General Directorate of Water, National Marine Fisheries Service, Chilean Antarctic …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

The Implementation cycle I - Preparatory phase

… legislation in place (e.g. on nature conservation, water protection, environmental planning) provides an …
21 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

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

… Farming is intrinsically linked to access to land, water and other input factors, such as labour, knowledge and … they often mention issues such as land rights, access to water, seed and other related factors, such as access to …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… certain soil conditions such as heavy clay soil with high water holding capacity and fertility, and despite the … specific needs when it comes to the use of fertilizers and water, and the ideal production conditions must therefore be … varieties do not respond to excess application of water and fertilizers as most modern varieties do. In …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… cannot be sustained over the long run. As oil, clean water and arable land become scarcer, their cost as … Treaty of Westphalia (1648); it includes the principles of territorial integrity, border inviolability, and supremacy of … a principle of international law which holds that defined territorial areas and elements of humanity’s common cultural …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… asses- sments of the crops’ quality in terms of yield, water use and resistance to atmospheric condi- tions, disease … resources including, inter alia, healthy soils and clean water. Micro-organisms can improve soil nutrients for plant … Services like pollination and the provision of clean water are also known as ‘ecosystem services’. Article 6.2a) …
21 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity