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Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… that sustain life and are critical to human welfare. Eco-tourism Travel undertaken to witness sites or regions of … It involves a relatively small group of UNWTO World Tourism Organization. The UN specialized agency, which serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and practical source of tourism …
World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes
… of the Wild MEWT Minister of the Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (Botswana) NGO Non-Governmental Organization NWHS … resulting from the provision of ecosystem services, tourism along with recreational values. Creating more space … as sustainable livelihoods and in some places wilderness tourism practices, but accompany such efforts with a strong …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… certain types of fishing, agriculture, recreation and tourism. In such cases, it is not the activity itself that is … negative effects on freshwater supplies, biodiversity, tourism and fisheries.57 In many parts of the world, the … (usually the main actor in agriculture, fishery, industry, tourism and sometimes in water resource management) as a …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… Autonomous Prefecture Administrative Regulations for Tourism in the Southern Gansu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture … and implement national ecological protection; protect tourism; conserve key national ecological function areas and … villages and towns, water conservation, energy sources, tourism, and ecological construction prepared by a region, …
Capacity Development Needs and Priorities for Nature Conservation in South-Eastern Europe
… (e.g. Europarc European Charter for Sustainable Tourism, Council of Europe Diploma, IUCN Green List etc.). • … and enabling nature based public access and enjoyment (tourism and recreation). • Building understanding and … building. The strongest areas are law enforcement, tourism and recreation. There are also significant …
Evaluating effectiveness : A framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas
… Reprinted in 2003. Also available in Chinese. Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas: Guidelines for Planning and … Social Recreation Green space Scenic Economic Tourism Adjacent land values Sustainable resource harvesting … is for instance no point in planning to promote increased tourism without the resources to address this. The …
Perspectives and guidelines on food legislation, with a new model food law
… authorities may have been given responsibility for the tourism sector, such as hotels and restaurants, whereas still … authorities while in others, the ministry responsible for tourism may play a role. The licensing legislation generally … the operation of businesses, and there may be significant tourism implications for hotels, restaurants and the like. …
Sharing governance! A practical guide for marine protected areas in West Africa
… competition between different business sectors, including tourism, have also caused considerable environmental damage, … change decisions on fishing, shellfish collection and tourism. But you’ll have to get involved, not just sit back … the beaches •restricting or stopping the implantation of tourism infrastructure •building a huge cement barrier to …