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Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
… for example by oil rigs, but could also take the form of land reclamation, artificial islands or installations for … related to resources or not and whether they take place on land or at sea, have an impact on the marine environment and …
Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development
… history, wetlands have remained in disrepute. Drainage and reclamation have always been considered civilized actions. … - lakes, ponds, rivers and coastal fringes - and any land which is regularly or intermittently covered or … and it is governments who, in various ways, control land use within their borders. It is therefore surprising how …
Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India
… of India of ecosystems. For instance, when forest land is diverted or Afforestation (CA) over at least equal land area as the diverted forest land. In addition, a Net … affects biodiversity and human well-being in myriad ways. Reclamation of urban lakes in Bangalore and Chennai is …