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Values of protected landscapes and seascapes: protected landscapes and agrobiodiversity values

… in some situations. Large proportions of the species living in a region are likely to be found in agricultural … model of management should exclude the use of genetically modified crops. Many of these considerations should have a … Food and Agriculture Organisation GMO Genetically Modified Organism IBCH Indigenous Biocultural Heritage IBCHA …
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Guidelines for applying protected area management categories

… also have direct human benefits. People – both those living in or near protected areas and others from further … climate change are factored in, the entire planet has been modified. It therefore follows that terms such as “natural” … Ecosystem A dynamic complex of plant, animal and micro- organism communities and their non-living environment …
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Perspectives and guidelines on food legislation, with a new model food law

… Warning System on Food and Agriculture GM Genetically Modified GMO Genetically Modified Organism HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point IAC … proclaimed that “[e]veryone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and …
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Change : Adaptation of water resources management to climate change

… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 3. Living with Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … scenario analysis and vulnerability assessments. 3. Living with Uncertainty To adapt to climate change, water … survive on very little water. These are not genetically modified organisms (GMOs) but traditional crops used by …
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Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges

… to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems, which address societal challenges (e.g. … providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits. Living solutions inspired by, continuously supported by and … “strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable …
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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… The specific inclusion of management procedures for non-living natural resources, espe- cially water, land and soil, … introductions of exotic species, as well as of genetically modified organisms. These provisions are in line with … 46 Specimen is defined as “any animal or plant or micro organism, alive or dead.” 47 Product is defined as “any part …
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Interactions between aquaculture and the environment

… measures should be applied to minimise risks. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) The desired genetic improvements of … kept increasing for most groups, especially for the bottom-living animals. An average of one introduction every four … for special cases where the escapement of the aquaculture organism or its associated species is controlled (close …
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Compendiums on Human Rights and the Environment - Selected International legal materials and cases (Advanced Version)

… associated with mankind as a whole; and rights held by the living and rights held by future generations. This section … marked by interpretative approaches that emphasize the living character of human rights instruments, in light of … or mitigate pollution (Article 4(1)). iMO FUND was also modified by a Protocol adopted in 1992, which entered into …
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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use

… of Wetland Products 241 x 19.3 Introduction of Living Modified Organisms and Alien Species 243 19.3.1 Intentional … or block any river. The introduction of any plant, micro-organism or animal (whether alien or indigenous) into a lake …
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ITTO/IUCN guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in tropical timber production forests

… are concerned that the commercial use of genetically modified organisms will lead to unanticipated environmental … diversity, or biodiversity, is the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, … forest agency Habitat The area or environment in which an organism or ecological community normally lives or occurs …
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