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Primary microplastics in the oceans: a global evaluation of sources

… Road markings: weathering and abrasion by vehicles 36 6 5 Marine coatings: weathering, application & maintenance 36 6 6 … has however come at a cost. Plastic pollution in our marine environment is taking place on a staggering scale with … ocean each year. This is impacting our planet’s precious biodiversity and damaging the fragile ecosystems upon which …
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The Implementation cycle I - Preparatory phase

… 1: Full integration of Migratory Species into the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Advantages and … http://guyanachronicle.com/biodiversity-action-plan-to-be-revised/ Practical Example - … it would be unlikely that decisions dealing with marine issues are particularly relevant. For the development …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Recognising and respecting the territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities (ICCAs) overlapped by protected areas

… including commons, sacred sites, and locally managed marine areas, in ways that meet IUCN definitions of … 8(j) and 10(c) of the Convention, meeting the Aichi Biodiversity Targets 2011-2020, and advancing the Programme … the Plan of Action on Customary and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity, and the 2014 Chennai Guidance for the …
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Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), An Introduction to the IPPC Standard Setting Process

… how to get involved Protect the environment, forests and biodiversity Facilitate economic and trade development … food security. IPPC protects the environment, forests and biodiversity: Fighting against Invasive alien species IPPC … species can have a devastating impact on terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, on forests, agriculture …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

A critique of transboundary natural resource management in Southern Africa

… deforestation, reduced habitats for wildlife, threatened biodiversity, increas- ing pollution of the air and water and … the man- agement of land, terrestrial, aquatic and marine resources cannot be surrendered to global experts and … a global commons. The “regional commons” include rivers, marine resources, forests and wildlife that were once freely …
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Factsheet - Protected Areas

… area networks is a critical strategy not only for biodiversity conservation, but for securing ecosystem goods … areas cover about 12.9% of the Earth’s land surface n Marine protected areas cover 6.3% of territorial seas and … depend on protected forests, pastures, wetlands and marine areas for subsistence and livelihoods, protected areas …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Supporting implementation of the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and the African Agenda 2063

… and economic development plans/policies; NOTING that biodiversity has been a defining feature of Africa's history, … which requires, among others, reducing the loss of biodiversity, respecting rights of local communities, … genetic resources and effectively managing terrestrial and marine protected areas; and RECALLING further that Ethiopia, …
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Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), Standard Setting Process Factsheet,

… Committee Reviews Protect the environment, forests and biodiversity Facilitate economic and trade development … species can have a devastating impact on terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, on forests, agriculture and biodiversity. + The IPPC is the standard setting organization …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Terms of Reference for National Focal points

… Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine, National Forest Service, General Directorate of Water, National Marine Fisheries Service, Chilean Antarctic Institute, … Regularly exchange information with the Focal Points for (Biodiversity) MEAs, possibly through the creation of a …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Flow : The essentials of environmental flows

… destruction of our rivers and thereby the loss of their biodiversity and societal benefits. I hope this guide will be … such as rivers, wetlands, estuaries and near-coast marine ecosystems, provide a great variety of benefits to … measures in the international watercourses to preserve the marine environment, including the estuaries. There are …
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