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Factsheet - Ecosystem Services

… of people, whether in terms of wealth, nutrition or security. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, published in … seeds n Control agricultural pests and diseases n Produce food (such as crops, wild foods and spices, seafood) n …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… information on the use of the wildfowl resource for food, sport, amenity, scientific and other purposes; and a … the Netherlands and Sweden; a representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization; one from IUCN and the … intrusions that eternal vigilance is the price for their security. The Grado Declaration In 1991, IWRB organized a …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Policy Brief - Bioscience at a Crossroads: Implementing the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing in a Time of Scientific Technological and Industry Chang

… of biological materials, such as cosmetics, botanicals and food and beverages, INTRODUCTION Harvesting Prunus africana … personal care, botanical, industrial biotechnology, and food and beverage industries.3 RECENT SCIENTIFIC AND … with many companies citing the importance of legal security, clear and workable ABS procedures, and a responsive …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… village-based, small-scale accommodation, guiding and food services adjacent to the park. TMI and the park also … (meeting space, participant transport, lodging facilities, food, paper, markers, tape, printed materials, etc.). • … to women, children and youth, access and rights. • Security: health, social cohesion, cultural traditions, …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… living modified organisms intended for direct use as 85 food or feed, or for processing Article 12 Review of … living modified organisms intended for 215 direct use as food or feed, or for processing under Article 11 Annex III … of, for example, better health care, enhanced food security through sustainable agricultural practices, improve …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… and the environment. Access to safe water, human health, food production, economic development and geopolitical … has occurred recently between Ramsar and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Health … internationally important if it is an important source of food for fishes, spawning ground, nursery and/or migration …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity