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Interactions between aquaculture and the environment

… collaboration should be supported to address transboundary biodiversity impacts of introduced species as stated in UNEP/ … or viability of wild populations, their ecosystems or biodiversity in general. Guidelines • It is preferable that … for rehabilitation or recovery plans, in order to maintain biodiversity. © G uz el Y uc el -G ie r � Guide for the …
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Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development

… and health of rural ecosystems is fundamental for both biodiversity conservation and human well-being. The … on the value of ecosystem services and the implications of biodiversity loss. The Strategy also recommends inclusive … of habitats. It is recognized as one the 25 top global biodiversity hotspot and characterised as an area of …
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Community - based incentives for nature conservation

… economic forces, or perverse incentives, which underlie biodiversity degradation. Economic incentives present a … an overview of the role of economic incentives in global biodiversity policy; and • Presents a list of reference … send the wrong signals to communities about the value of biodiversity based goods and services. This in turn …
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Invasive Alien Species - a growing threat in Regional Seas

… human health consequences. Ecological impacts: They reduce biodiversity by displacing indigenous species through … the seafloor. Apart from their devastating impact on local biodiversity, the caulerpa beds impede commercial fishing and … and mariculture operations, as well as native biodiversity. Jan Haaga John Randall Charles Griffiths The …
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The Ecosystem Approach: Island voices Island choices

… and numerous partners such as the Global Islands Biodiversity Network and the Global Islands Voice. The … marine resources n Freshwater n Land n Energy n Tourism n Biodiversity resources n National institutions and … Brazil in 2006, also adopted a programme of work on island biodiversity (CBD, 2007). The CBD’s programme is wide …
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Additional Reading - CBD Programme of Work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperatioN

… which human civilizations have been built. Sustaining that biodiversity, in the face of considerable threats from human … Technological Advice and the Forth Trondheim Conference on Biodiversity. The programme of work provides concrete … the Convention to significantly reduce the current rate of biodiversity loss by 2010. I urge you to use this document …
18 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use

… and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of habitats and … supermarkets" because of the extensive food webs and rich biodiversity they support and as "kidneys of the landscape" … 41 % of all known fish:25 lakes known to house exceptional biodiversity include Lake Baikal in Asia and the African …
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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability

… (and are affected by) laws and policies on forestry, biodiversity and the environment, rural development, food … reducing harmful impacts on land and water resources, biodiversity and the climate. There is also the need to Case … legal framework applicable to deforestation, protection of biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and introduction of …
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Assessing forest landscape restoration opportunities at the national level: A guide to the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM)

… the National Commission for Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity, the National Commission of Natural Protected … Change (UNFCCC) as well as action towards achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 15 on restoration of at least 15 per cent … forest landscapes? 18 FLR and carbon storage 20 FLR and biodiversity 20 National and sub-national FLR assessments 21 …
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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 … of interested parties covering a range of agricultural or biodiversity issues and positions, including at least 28 from … the words “Recognizing the special nature of agricultural biodiversity, its distinctive features and problems needing …
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