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Major components of the Ramsar Convention- extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… 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, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Ecosystem Services

… 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 …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… Working De!nitions and Sectoral Approaches GR genetic resource ICG Informal Consultative Group ICNP … the living and non-living natural resources found in the water column, the seabed, and the subsoil thereof. ! In its … of living and non-living natural resources found in the water column, the seabed, and the subsoil thereof and …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

What is Agrodiversity

… used by culturally diverse peoples, and therefore land and water resources are used for production in different ways. …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Terms of Reference for National Focal points

… whilst also identifying activities, which require further resource allocation. 3. The Focal Point undertakes key … Marine, National Forest Service, General Directorate of Water, National Marine Fisheries Service, Chilean Antarctic …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Traditional Knowledge, Innovation and Practices

… use of biodiversity goes far beyond their role as natural resource managers. Their skills and techniques provide … issues such as climate change, desertification and water quality n Because of their close association to their …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Additional Reading - An Introduction to National Reporting

… of Finance and Economic Development Regional Natural Resource and Park Management Offices Ministry of Water Resources Addis Ababa City Administration Ministry of …
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

… The University of California filed patents on the genetic resource and potential medicinal uses of the biomolecule. … research by a public institution, transfer of the genetic resource and research results to a research-oriented company, … and under unsta- ble weather conditions, grows on water-logged soils, is used in South Africa for erosion …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

International Aspects of Implementation

… in national assistance frameworks such as climate change, water and waste management, chemicals and biodiversity …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

International System of Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage

… https://www.informea.org/en/terms/resource-accounting http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/ … in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity