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… defines “Wetlands” as “...areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, … does not exceed six meters.“ Another relevant term is wise use, that has been defined as the sustainable utilization of …

… 38 5.1 Recommendations on use of supplements, annexes and appendixes in ISPMs … after treatment may alter the effect of the treatment. - Water content of commodity: changes in commodity water content may reduce treatment efficacy (e.g. by reducing …

… fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of traditional biodiversity-related knowledge, … knowledge and the sharing of benefits arising from the use of such knowledge is further elaborated upon in article … lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider …

… security, human health, the provision of clean air and water; it contributes to local livelihoods, and economic … biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably. By 2020, at the latest, biodiversity … By 2020, at least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, …

… FAO. ISBN 978-92-5-109867-7 © FAO, 2017 FAO encourages the use, reproduction and dissemination of material in this … that have had severe effects on the environment are the water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) (Hill et al., 2011), … food webs, provide stability to landforms in and near the water line, filter sediments and provide nu- trients to the …

… any publication that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any … 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 …

… or brought indirectly to the sea by rivers, sewage, storm water or winds; 2. Encourages Parties to identify coastal and …

… its three objectives of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable benefit sharing. The components … 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 …

… the removal of pollutants by filtering the air and water, and protection from disasters such as landslides and … n Mitigate climate change n Absorb and store CO2 n Protect water channels and shores from erosion n Regulate … n Produce wood and fibre n Produce oxygen, purify air and water n Give cultural, intellectual, artistic and spiritual …

… Rights are central to the protection and continued use of traditional knowledge related to the conservation and … 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 …