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Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… life. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (1973) seeks to regulate … transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with … 1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation: The case of the Philippines

… importance of local and traditional knowledge, as well as species diversity. Furthermore, it provides co-benefits such … the Philippines is stated as the world’s third most vulnerable country to extreme climate events and natural … according to the World Bank. The list of top 50 most vulnerable regions in Southeast Asia also includes 16 of the …
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Transboundary Water Governance - Adaptation to Climate Change

… efforts become more focused on assisting the most vulnerable countries develop adaptation plans. Furthermore, … on identifying immediate adaptation needs for the most vulnerable countries, 1 Joshua Roberts, Staff Lawyer (U.S. … water containing a geographically distinct assemblage of species, natural communities, and environmental …
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Global Land Outlook

… temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, soil erosion, species loss and increased water scarcity will likely alter … reduced soil health and ecosystem resilience make us more vulnerable to extreme weather events and the impacts of … production have led to overstocking and overgrazing of vulnerable rangeland systems while at the same time …
25 May 2026 Literature

Biodiversity: My hotel in action - A guide to sustainable use of biological resources in the Caribbean

… helps to motivate commitments to the conservation of wild species and their habitats. A global, research-driven and … are listed as either Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable. These include: • Mammals: 1,131 species (21 … and shrinking living spaces are making elephants highly vulnerable to climate change, and Caribbean coral reefs could …
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Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… food is generated from just 12 plant and five animal species. Of the 4 percent of the 250 000 to 300 000 known plant species that are edible for humans, we only use 150 to 200 … ples of the genetic variability of the species. They are vulnerable to pests and diseases and bad weather conditions, …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 2 - Legal Mechanisms to Address Maritime Impacts on Mediterranean Biodiversity

… Diversity CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals EC European Community EEZ Exclusive … effect, to the consequent detriment of the particularly vulnerable marine environment of the Special Area. Achieving … or scientific attributes where such attributes may be vulnerable to damage by international shipping activities. In …
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Depend on nature: Ecosystem services supporting human livelihoods

… Adaptation Plans of Action. • Restore ecosystems at vulnerable sites to buffer livelihood options and conserve … programmes to control and/or eradicate invasive alien species that threaten livelihoods and ecosystem productivity. … are needed to effectively manage ecosystems that are vulnerable to these threats and to ensure sustainable …
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The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security

… for its ability to thrive, agriculture is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters © FA O /A si m H af ee z One … rural populations. The agricultural sector is particularly vulnerable to natural hazards and disasters.4 The observed … scarcity. Drought-associated mortality can vary across species and classes of stock, with cattle, horses, donkeys …
25 May 2026 Literature

European Union overseas coastal and marine protected areas - overview of coastal and marine conservation efforts in the European Union's overseas countries and territories and outermost regions

… in EU Overseas MPAs & MPA networks 131 5 Marine Invasive Species 136 5 1 The threat of invasive lionfish in the … Programme – World Conservation Monitoring Centre vmes Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems wcPa World Commission on … wild en Endangered High risk of extinction in the wild vU Vulnerable High risk of endangerment in the wild nT Near …
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