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

… protection areas” required for the conservation of 74 vulnerable species. The Commission of the EC requested IWRB … way in which nutrients and pollutants are recycled in the ecosystem. It is therefore not surprising that systems of … wetland should support an appreciable number of a rare, vulnerable or endangered species or sub-species; or be of …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Forests and protected areas : Guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories

… maintaining genetic resources, protecting important ecosystem functions and helping to protect many fragile human … protection is an incidental consequence, and is vulnerable to political change. 4. Other conserved forests … uneconomic forests can become valuable (and hence vulnerable) if the price of timber changes or if technology …
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The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment

… popula- tions are slowly recovering, they are still very vulnerable and more surveys urgently needed. Brazil is … National International Lack of law enforcement Conflict Ecosystem depletion Human health Major routes from North to … during conflicts Parks, biodiversity hotspots, and other vulnerable habitats are increasingly being exploited by …
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Transitioning to a pollution-free planet

… and sustainable consumption and production, and improved ecosystem resilience to support cleaner and more sustainable … health and well-being, especially to women, children and vulnerable groups, ecosystem health and future generations … poverty and human rights, gender as well as protection of vulnerable groups. Mainstreaming such approaches requires the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines for applying protected area management categories

… 10 Definition of a protected area system and the ecosystem approach … of water. Many protected areas are also essential for vulnerable human societies and conserve places of value such … flooding. Low-lying islands and coastal land will be more vulnerable to erosion and loss of land and habitats as a …
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Women’s participation and gender considerations in country representation, planning and reporting to the BRS Conventions

… and the impact of hazardous chemicals and wastes on vulnerable groups such as women and children. The BRS Gender … How are women viewed? KEYWORDS WERE CATEGORISED AS: WHEN: Vulnerable Parties discuss women’s vulnerability, e.g. to … keywords mentioned in the initial NIPs 21 41% 33% 35% 2% Vulnerable Beneficiaries Stakeholders Agents of change …
18 Jun 2026 Document

Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… (species diversity) and the interrelationships of life (ecosystem diver- sity). In other words, the CBD is the … pest organisms. More diverse farming systems may be less vulnerable to pests and diseases and may offer greater food … to materials in national parks and other protected or vulnerable areas) and with procedures for plant collecting. …
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Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

… of a wider range of varieties and crops to ensure better ecosystem service provision. A good example would be the use … with poverty in most countries, the continent is very vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Prolonged … food-insecure regions of the world that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change on crop …
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Take greater account of the ocean in the climate regime

… Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Global Assessment report includes … marine and coastal ecosystems, giving priority to the most vulnerable and valued regions and ecosystems as determined by …
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Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… with particular regard for those who are made more vulnerable due to poverty. Article 12 recognizes a right to … the human rights obligations relating to the protection of vulnerable groups from environmental harm. “Human Rights … 2.3 Obligations relating to the Marginalized and those in Vulnerable Situations This lesson addresses the principles of …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance