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Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… environment (Ecosystem Components) interacting (through Ecological Processes) as a functional unit which provides a … “components“, “features“, “attributes“, “properties“ Ecological Processes within and between ecosystems … informed at the earliest possible time if the ecological character of any wetland in its territory and included in the …
Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… water cycle, water storage, water purification, and as an ecological basis for many forms of life, especially for fish. … economic return, whilst at the same time retaining their ecological and environmental integrity”. There follows a … and a general one being given) in the ecological character of these wetlands. The Commission was to G. V. T. …
Major components of the Ramsar Convention- extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Importance (Ramsar List) and ensure the maintenance of the ecological character of each Ramsar site (article 2(1)). Wetlands should … for the List on account of their international biological, ecological, botanical or hydrological significance (article …
An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
… 2001) 129. Measures of both a binding and non-binding character are contemplated within the UN/ ECE Aarhus … being realized. Furthermore, avail- able information about ecological relation- ships and environmental factors in … changes, about the interpretation of data, and about the ecological and environmental effects of LMOs. Scientifically …
Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India
… Economic valuation is one of the several diagnostic and ecological systems (Ostrom, 2009). Economic valuation has … resources have an important bearing on the environmental/ecological security and well-being of the country and people … properties of the ecosystem. The text of Ramsar ecological character, achieved through implementation of ecosystem …
Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… seeds; sharing knowledge and experience; promoting agro-ecological practices; conducting participatory crop … farmers was made in order to identify the various agro-ecological challenges faced by producers in different areas. … activities, have been cultivated in four different agro-ecological zones. Men and women farmers and scientists are …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… be outstanding examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and … or slightly modified areas, retaining their area natural character and influence, without permanent or significant … or near natural areas set aside to protect large-scale ecological processes, along with the species and ecosystems …
Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes … of plants that has been selected for a particular character or combination of characters, is distinct, uniform … terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes …
Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty
… area of land and/or sea designated to (a) protect the ecological integrity of one or more ecosystems for present … and nature over time has produced an area of distinct character with significant aesthetic, ecological and/or cultural value, and often with high …
Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments
… the ever-growing value of wild animals from environmental, ecological, genetic, scientific, aesthetic, recreational, … genetic resources and play a unique role as indicators of ecological change (e.g. climate and pollution). In addition, … in its wintering (resting) areas; 2.4 Description of the character of regular migrations, indicating the geographical …