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… to the well-being of all people in all places. Loss of such services will increasingly threaten humanity’s … surroundings; • Failure to conserve natural resources and biodiversity can undermine human rights, e.g. by destroying … facing our world, from climate change and the loss of biodiversity to air and water pollution. And the Convention’s …

… below. Ia Strict nature reserve: Strictly protected for biodiversity and also possibly geological/ geomorphological … mission is to engage in strong partnerships to conserve biodiversity for future generations. Under the leadership of … Stronger protection of corridors is needed to reduce the loss, erosion or fragmentation of important habitats. …

… the over exploitation of living marine resources and the loss of coastal habitats8. The degradation is being caused by … occur, has sometimes caused devastating damage to marine biodiversity, and local economies. This appears to be … water quality with consequential impacts on fisheries and biodiversity. • Effluent standards; • Permitting systems; • …

… being promoted as a methodology that integrates the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services into an overall strategy … management, energy, agriculture, health, risk management, biodiversity conservation, etc.) and levels (i.e., global, … on canopy From intercepted TranspirationInterception loss Direct throughfall Source: Adapted from: FAO Mountainous …

… including intact forest landscapes, play in maintaining biodiversity, providing ecosystem goods and services on which … intact forest landscapes, are irreplaceable in terms of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services including … and domestic legislation; NOTING with concern that the loss, degradation and fragmentation of primary forests, …

… 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 … significantly reduce the rate of biodiversity loss and advance sustainable livelihoods on islands through a …

… on specific issues. Example: AHTEG on climate change and biodiversity. AIA Advanced Informed Agreement 11 Alien … obligation (usually for States) under international law. Biodiversity Shorthand for biological diversity. Variability … Diversity (CBD) to halt the current and continuing rate of loss of plant diversity. Global Taxonomy Initiative …

… and wetlands. 15 These ecosystems support plant and animal biodiversity, but also provide goods and services that … value (US$/km2/year) area protected from flooding • Soil loss (kg/ha/year) • Sediment storage (kg/ha/year) • … 2 - 2000 Microclimate stabilization 10 Supporting services Biodiversity conservation 0.6 - 3600 Cultural and amenity …

… local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being. … (or have already crossed) thresholds – experienced as biodiversity loss, climate change or atmospheric, freshwater … broader economy against disruption. Diversity in nature is biodiversity, which helps to build, re-build and sustain the …

… (CBD) entered into force to promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the … to fund conservation initiatives and create incentives for biodiversity conservation. For the fi rst time, users of … change is rapid and accelerating. Moreover, biodiversity loss has increased at a rate that is unprecedented in recent …