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Sources of international water law
… on International Water Resources Development Law Service FAO Legal Office FAO LEGISLATIVE STUDY 65 Food and … watercourse which may have effects detrimental to the ecosystem of the watercourse resulting in significant harm to … are imposed when the quality of the receiving water or the ecosystem so requires; (e) at least biological treatment or …
Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention
… When this happened, wastes usually entered into the ecosystem, or were randomly burned, or left to rot, … particularly true where they are dependent on a particular ecosystem for their survival and their income. Our … regional and coordinating centres provide an effective service delivery mechanism for action at the regional level. …
Conservation measures for vultures, including banning the use of veterinary diclofenac
… livestock; FURTHER RECOGNISING that vultures contribute to ecosystem services on a large scale based on their unique … veterinary use; c. recognise in policy and planning the ecosystem service values of vultures, so as to favour actions that …
Best practice guidelines for the re-introduction of great apes
… wild, conservation measures such as habitat protection, ecosystem restoration, and law enforcement are underway, with … This may include re-establishing a flagship species in an ecosystem, maintaining or restoring natural biodiversity and … and forward biological samples to a qualified diagnostic service such as the Great Ape Health Monitor- ing Unit (see …
Transboundary Lakes and Reservoirs: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… the following questions, among others: (i) What human and ecosystem uses of the water resources are currently affected … the SIDS is in many cases inextricably linked to human and ecosystem health. Population density appears to be the main … threats to human health, and impairing the provision of ecosystem services of great economic relevance. 1 United …
Transboundary Aquifers and Groundwater Systems of Small Island Developing States: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… the following questions, among others: (i) What human and ecosystem uses of the water resources are currently affected … the SIDS is in many cases inextricably linked to human and ecosystem health. Population density appears to be the main … threats to human health, and impairing the provision of ecosystem services of great economic relevance. 1 United …
IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas: User Manual, Version 1.0 - The global standard for protected areas in the 21st Century
… areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, are conserved through effectively and … nature conservation outcomes and associated cultural, ecosystem services and social benefits (the ‘GLPCA Standard’) … the area’s major nature values as well as major ecosystem service and cultural values. In its self-assessment, the PA …
MEA Negotiator’s Handbook
… Negotiator’s Handbook 3-74 June 2007 Version 2.0 editing service is available, which can help avoid diffi culties … and restore the health and integrity of the Earth’s ecosystem. In view of the different contributions to global … health, environmental and other related matters. Ecosystem Dynamic complex of plant, animal, micro-organism …
Policy implementation and fisheries resource management: Lessons from Senegal
… and sustainable use of biodiversity, marine and coastal ecosystem man- agement, and cleaner industrial pro- duction … in Nairobi, Kenya, marked its first 30 years of service in 2002. During this time, in partnership with a … have lead to serious degradation of Senegal’s marine ecosystem, thus compromising the survival of many communities …