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… social and cultural benefits; CONCERNED that marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) is … certain human activities, and noting the need to protect biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ), … support for Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 – at least 10% of coastal and marine areas are conserved by 2020 and (b) …

… economic development. Many aquatic ecosystems and their biodiversity depend on groundwater. Failure to manage … swamps and bogs in peatlands depend on groundwater, and coastal ecosystems such as salt marshes and mangroves can … the fresh groundwater. Saline intrusion is most common in coastal aquifers, where salty water from the sea flows inland …

… Strategic Plan Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets Thematic programmes of work … exchange relevant to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and improved international technical and … Inland Waters Biodiversity Island Biodiversity Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Mountain Biodiversity Cross-cutting …

… global system, and inte- grate them with all other sea and coastal uses and maritime sectors; • Ensuring better … of MPAs. Globally these include: • halting the decline of biodiversity by 2010; • encouraging the application of an … are well man- aged and integrated into broader ocean and coastal management. • Build a wide constituency with …

… are located in international river basins. Similarly, the Biodiversity Convention, ratified by 191 parties, aims to … and elaborate appropriate and integrated plans for coastal zone management, water resources and agriculture, and … has devastating ecological effects and also destroys local coastal economies and communities. Floodplains also need to …

… waterbirds and their habitats; AWARE that the decline in biodiversity along the EAAF is a clear indication of the … Diversity (CBD) and have adopted the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 and the Aichi Targets, of which … of conservation objectives; d. ensuring that enhanced coastal zone planning results in stability of the …

… and sustainable development David R. Hodas Energy and biodiversity: Understanding complex relationships Jeffrey A. … between 13 and 94cm by 2100. Sea level rise will inundate coastal areas, harming many highly populated and fertile … systems will be threatened; saltwater will intrude into coastal aquifers, freshwater wetlands may become brackish or …

… (or have already crossed) thresholds – experienced as biodiversity loss, climate change or atmospheric, freshwater … resilience in vulnerable parts of the city, including coastal protection actions, amendments to zoning and building … and mangroves, reefs and barrier islands that protect coastal communities and cities (Krchnak et al., 2011). • …

… is the water regime provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where … at the basin from its headwaters to the estuarine and coastal environments and including its wetlands, floodplains … destruction of our rivers and thereby the loss of their biodiversity and societal benefits. I hope this guide will be …

… pollutants; ii. Areas of pollution (air, water, marine and coastal, land/soil) including the cross-cutting categories of … originate on land or upstream and find their way to the coastal and marine environment through rivers, waterways, and … ecosystem services, especially in the preservation of biodiversity – make them increasingly attractive and …