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State of Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean
… the viability of species and their ability to adapt to climate change. For example, the remaining South American … | 3 use of aquifers as a result of population growth, climate change, social and economic development and … subregion and, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, most Andean glaciers will melt over the …
Land and water - the rights interface
… stress. Continued population growth and the effects of climate change, a phenomenon whose eventual impacts are not … D.C., p. 1. 12 Even in England, with its famously damp climate, an increase of 52 percent over the 1995 figure is … tenure patterns in Tanzania and Kenya, African Centre for Technology Studies, Nairobi; Derman, B., Ferguson, F. & …
Defining Nature-based Solutions
… 5.083 Advancing the role of nature-based solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation and their potential to contribute to the global climate change regulatory regime; 5.084 Promoting … address major societal challenges, such as food security, climate change, water security, human health, disaster risk, …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… lakes and other wetlands. Wetlands also contribute to climate stability. At micro-climatic level, localised … Changes to the water regime may also result from climate change predicted to occur as a result of increased … area as there is obviously a fragile balance between technology, economics and environmental considerations on the …
Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… actions. Other issues may concern all States, such as climate change or the depletion of the ozone layer, raising … only be confronted in cooperation (e.g. ozone depletion, climate change); c) States often benefit directly from … Organization (WMO) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The Economic and Social Council …
Transboundary Conservation. A systematic and integrated approach
… deploying nature- based solutions to global challenges in climate, food and development. IUCN supports scientific … and efficient use of raw materials; it has advanced climate action and promoted a use of natural resources that … partnership has recently emerged to help apply modern technology for tiger conservation and law enforcement. The …
Indicative Outline of an NBSAP
… (national development plans; poverty reduction strategies; climate change adaptation plans etc). Include an outline of … - mainstreaming into development, poverty reduction and climate change plans - actions and steps that will be taken … capacity development for NBSAP implementation, including a technology needs assessment - The human and technical needs …
Manual for the National Focal Points for CMS and its Instruments
… a unique role as indicators of ecological change (e.g. climate and pollution). In addition, they provide numerous … pollution; marine debris; poisoning; desertification and climate change. As a result, many once common migratory … in the form of capacity building, technical assistance and technology transfer that can promote the implementation of …
Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments
… a unique role as indicators of ecological change (e.g. climate and pollution). In addition, they provide numerous … pollution; marine debris; poisoning; desertification and climate change. As a result, many once common migratory … in the form of capacity building, technical assistance and technology transfer that can promote the implementation of …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… to bring about even bigger changes. Sea-level rise and climate-change impacts are also introducing uncertainties. … in Mountain Regions project (UNESCO) GLOCHAMOST Global and Climate Change in Mountain Sites - Coping Strategies for … area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape …