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Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action
… and goals, and especially the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Programme of Work on Protected Areas. A full set … equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. With 193 Parties, the Convention has near … precious, protected areas— the jewel ecosystems, species, genetic diversity and associated values that societies agree …
International water governance: Conservation of freshwater ecosystems Vol. 1: International agreements compilation and analysis
… throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural … species that threaten ecosystems, habitats or species and genetic resources; and n prevent the deliberate or accidental … sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources, including by appropriate access to genetic …
Framework principles on Human Rights and the environment
… and sustainable use of the ecosystems and biological diversity on which the full enjoyment of human rights … activities, the use of their traditional know- ledge and genetic resources, or other activities in relation to their … 19, 29 (2) and 32. See also Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of …
Legislative and regulatory options for animal welfare
… other countries may enact only legislation. There is much diversity in national legislation on animal welfare. Animal … surgical procedures and drugs 4.6.6 Breeding and genetic engineering 77 78 81 Legislative and regulatory … treatment, surgical procedures, non- therapeutic drugs, genetic modification and breeding methods, as well as …
Manual for the National Focal Points for CMS and its Instruments
… value of wild animals from environmental, ecological, genetic, scientific, aesthetic, recreational, cultural, … They form a significant portion of its biodiversity and genetic resources and play a unique role as indicators of … global conventions, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea …
Forests and protected areas : Guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories
… recently been recognised by the Convention on Biological Diversity. But there is often confusion about what is meant … critical role in conservation of biodiversity, maintaining genetic resources, protecting important ecosystem functions … “island conserva- tion” approach – including the risks of genetic isolation, vulnerability to risk and climate change, …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… et al. (2004) report significantly lower abundance and diversity of estuarine macroinvertebrates present in areas … Urban-Ramirez, J. and Palsbøll, P.J. (1998). ‘Population genetic structure of North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, and … 7.1.1. Sublethal toxicity in biological systems 7.1.1.1. Genetic level Several studies show that PAHs may induce …
Guidelines for applying protected area management categories
… throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural … available in national parks and wilderness areas, from the genetic potential of wild species, and the environmental … In this context nature always refers to biodiversity, at genetic, species and ecosystem level, and often also refers …
Legal aspects in the implementation of CDM Forestry Principles
… throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural … instance, under Article 14 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Guidelines for Incorporating … (Forest Stewardship Council), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) or the World Bank Operational Policy for …
Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories. Best Practice Guidance on Recognising Protected Areas and Assigning Management Categories and Governance Types
… and goals, and especially the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Programme of Work on Protected Areas. A full set … equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. With 193 Parties, the Convention has near … available in national parks and wilderness areas, from the genetic potential of wild species, and the environmental …