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Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation
… in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harness- ing the knowledge, resources … can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. … The 2017 global risk assessment is a clear reminder that environmental risks are a priority challenge worldwide with …
The economic lives of smallholder farmers - An analysis based on household data from nine countries
… climate and integrate smallholders 33 into markets is a standard and passive policy prescription. Would this be … productivity increases, the Green Revolution has caused environmental damage. Excessive and inappropriate use of …
Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs
… organic pollutants. For this to be achieved under variable environmental conditions and a multitude of physical, … organic pollutants. For this to be achieved under variable environmental conditions and a multitude of physical, … beyond, the Convention clearly stated that the required standard of evidence would be based on the need for …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… to increasing land scarcity caused by population growth, environmental degradation, changing climate conditions, and … impacts and do not increase vulnerability. 7. Environmental impacts due to a project are quantified and … and Woodhouse (2005 at 359) observe that even during "standard" customary land transactions, there is a shift …
Access to and use of marine genetic resources: understanding the legal framework
… aeCOAST Marine Research, Esplanadestraat ecoast.be bIUCN Environmental Law Centre, Gode Germany cEnvironmental … CNA for terrestrial bioprospecting is the Department of Environmental Affairs, but for MGR the Oceans and Coasts …
Reference Guide - European Union Wildlife Trade Regulations
… 157 Standard references for nomenclature to be used pursuant to … of the Regulations, including Customs, police and environmental inspection services. These authorities must … wildlife trade controls (e.g. Customs, police services and environmental inspectorates) and is chaired by a …
Marine protected areas and climate change - Adaptation and mitigation synergies, opportunities and challenges
… in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources … can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. … cross-fertilization is happening little by little. The standard mantra of coupling conservation with delivering …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… of changing world perceptions, priorities, and trends in environmental thinking. The official name of the treaty, The … the Earth’s land surface; Mitsch and Gosselink, in their standard textbook Wetlands, 4th ed. (2007), suggest 4 to 6% … Efforts to support water allocation to ecosystems, such as environmental flows, placing upper limits on water …