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Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor
… short-term fluctuations in population size; or (v) a high vulnerability to either intrinsic or extrinsic factors. B. … or the number of subpopulations; or (iii) a high vulnerability to either intrinsic or extrinsic factors; or … or – levels or patterns of exploitation; or – a high vulnerability to either intrinsic or extrinsic factors; or – …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… of wetlands, build awareness of their values and vulnerability and, through a suite of measures, incentives … which are classified in relation to their importance and vulnerability, especially with regard to the flora and … around important wetlands in recognition of their vulnerability. In Vermont, Class I wetlands have a 100 foot …
Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… cally more heterogeneous varieties, thus in- creasing crop vulnerability. Disasters such as the Irish potato famine in … and adaptability to new environments, and to decrease vulnerability to disease. Traditional farmers are thus … crops, and deployment of genetic diversity to reduce crop vulnerability. In this sense, Article 6 and Article 5.2 …
Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation
… types of assessments such as HIAs. Climate change risk or vulnerability assessments do not only focus on analysing the … charge of the EIA process, to integrate climate risk and vulnerability assessments into all forms of assessment, and … • Efficiency in the utilization of natural resources; • Vulnerability and capacity of adaptation to climate change; …
Evaluating effectiveness : A framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas
… Criteria that are assessed Significance/ values Threats Vulnerability Stakeholders National context Protected area … areas of high ecological and social importance and vulnerability; Indicate the urgency and conservation priority … Threats Biological importance Socio-economic importance Vulnerability Protected area policies Policy environment …