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… (last visited Oct. 10, 2014). 29 resources and to conserve biodiversity.”69 The agreement’s purpose is to “promote and … placed upon water by its various users, and the rate of loss of biodiversity in them surpasses that from other major biomes …

… have been the custodians and innovators of agricultural biodiversity. Through careful selection of their best seeds … insufficiently explored, and are in danger of erosion and loss, Considering that: a) in the history of mankind, … and negotiated in the light of the decisions on access to biodiversity and funding mechanisms of the 1992 UN Conference …

… forestry, land, water, fisheries, wildlife, food, biodiversity and genetic resources – literally hundreds of … to the three Framework Conventions on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Desertification; the oceans and seas (with … erosion, deforesta- tion, declining water tables and the loss of flora and fauna and the consequent subsis- tence …

… as being one of the most significant threats to global biodiversity. Within the AEWA region, the majority of … of their native range have no obvious impacts on native biodiversity. However, other species of introduced waterbirds … significant threat to native populations as it can cause a loss of genetic purity, and ultimately, extinction of a …

… • In a similar way, IUCN CEC explored the dimensions of biodiversity education and public awareness in an internet debate on biodiversity education and public awareness called BEPA; • … links between consumerism and pollution, biodiversity loss, poverty, resource waste and consumption patterns. …

… it is critical to remember that this harm goes beyond biodiversity. In many watersheds, freshwater fisheries serve … populations and/or support local commercial fishers. The loss of fisheries caused by on-stream dams can therefore … dams on fisheries is not simply a matter of ecology and biodiversity. There are situations where the fisheries …

… such as climate change, urban growth, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and poverty, which require collaborative solutions; …

… implementation of political and legal measures to prevent biodiversity loss and an increase in the risks of pollution; CONVINCED …

… pollution, displacement of indigenous culture, loss of biodiversity, overfishing, and natural disasters; and …

… risk research and analytics, catastrophe risk models, and loss prevention measures. There are many examples of … ecosystem services, especially in the preservation of biodiversity – make them increasingly attractive and … degradation and mitigate the effects of drought; the Aichi Biodiversity Targets; and efforts to secure land tenure under …