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Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening

… to UPFG because green areas play a vital role in urban biodiversity. Suburban wetlands can be some of the most … areas in networks will improve biological conservation and biodiversity; greenbelts and greenways (linear parks) can … could be an effective tool in slowing down biodiversity loss. Legal and institutional aspects of urban, peri-urban …
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Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of habitats and … it is founded. Unlike previous Guides, due to unexpected loss of critical funding, this Guide was not able to utilise … of interested parties covering a range of agricultural or biodiversity issues and positions, including at least 28 from …
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An Ounce of Prevention: Snow Leopard Crime Revisited

… on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. … Protection Agency, Afghanistan; NABU (Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union); the Snow Leopard Network; … results in an opportunity to make up for the financial loss by selling the captured or killed Snow Leopard. Figure 1 …
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Speaking a common language: The uses and performance of the IUCN system of management categories for protected areas

… are vital to the achievement of global commitments to biodiversity conservation. But protected areas are far more … should always be a special policy for conservation of biodiversity Allows for conservation of natural resources, … between the traditionalists, who were opposed to the loss of all mention of national parks in particular and …
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The green belt of Europe: From vision to reality

… how the initiative fits into global efforts to protect biodiversity and link important natural areas. We hope that … heritage and help fulfil Europe’s commitments to halting biodiversity loss by 2010. The Green Belt will act as a symbol of unity …
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Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management

… 1 1.2 Tourism terms and definitions 2 2. Protected areas, biodiversity and conservation 5 2.1 A short history of … before, as the protected areas that harbour so much of our biodiversity are exposed to the pressures of unsustainable … in that country have ceased to be viable, due to a loss of land for conservation and to a decline in the number …
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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Equity in ABS Governance

… Equity and Equality in the Access and Benefit Sharing of Biodiversity Resources”. Published by: IUCN, The World … 9 Section I: Gender and Biodiversity .......................................... 13 … part exacerbated by fears that gains by women may signify loss by men of power, prestige and benefits. Mainstreaming a …
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Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action

… below. Ia Strict nature reserve: Strictly protected for biodiversity and also possibly geological/ geomorphological … environment and development challenges. IUCN works on biodiversity, climate change, energy, human livelihoods and … or by compensation measures for the theoretical loss of value: mechanisms include conservation easements and …
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Climate Change and POPs: Predicting the Impacts

… including increasing climate variability, will also affect biodiversity, and ecosystem composition, function, and … population migration related to temperature change and loss of arable land, increased exposure to insect vectors of … including increased climatic variability, can affect the biodiversity and thus ecosystem composition and functioning …
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Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor

… Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity 1.4 The Convention on Access to Information, … management. These interests range from the conservation of biodiversity and specific endangered species and their … necessary, and provide full compensation for any resulting loss or injury (article 16). Other useful standards can also …
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