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Covering ABS: Addressing the need for sectoral, geographical,legal and international integration in the ABS regime - papers and studies of the ABS Project
… effect at higher trophic levels, making them attractive habitat for a wide range of organisms (Dower and Fee, 1999). … for a wide array of uniquely adapted organisms. Four main habitat types exist at seamounts: 1. Pelagic; 2. Hard … provide re-colonization oppor- tunities and create unique habitat for many organisms that could not otherwise thrive in …
Evaluating effectiveness : A framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas
… related to climate change, regional-scale issues such as habitat fragmentation and localized problems such as … hunting bans; process: staff not trained to recognise habitat conducted a control burn in breeding season, killing … was seen to require a strategy. Terrestrial and underwater habitat inventories are to continue. A Natura 2000 master …
3rd UNCCD Scientific Conference: Book of abstracts
… of water. The Oasis itself constitutes a fundamental habitat for the livelihoods of pastoral communities as well … process and all related climate changes. This habitat is extremely fragile; soil, water, and vegetation are … This project aims at the reconstructing of the Oasis habitat by starting an Oasis Effect with the establishment of …
Guidelines on Biofuels and Invasive Species
… is the second greatest threat to biodiversity after habitat destruction. Invasive species often out-compete … The term “naturalisation” implies “becoming part of the habitat or flora” but this isn’t strictly true, it is a … 3. SPReAd = (a) naturalisation – becines part of new habitat’s flora/fauna = (b) invasion – expands and impacts on …
Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation: The case of the Philippines
… of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s … forest products of USD 101 per ha/year, benefits from habitat fishery linkages (mainly the functioning of mangroves … water quality, flood control, ground water recharge, habitat protection, etc.), which include indirect use values …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar). Opened for signature 2 February 1971. … to develop their identity with a reference to their ‘habitat,’ thereby linking cultural preservation and land … zone regimes;, ... (l) protection of the traditional habitat and the traditional way of life of small ethnic …