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… The principal framework for expressing the ‘usefulness’ of biodiversity is through the concept of ecosystem services. … the link between, on one hand, the interactions of species with each other and with the physical environment; … removal of pollutants by filtering the air and water, and protection from disasters such as landslides and coastal …

… guidance: Bridging Information Introduction The purpose of this paper is to assist the Chemical Review Committee (CRC) in judging the acceptability of a notification of final regulatory action, with respect to … zones to protect sensitive areas such as water bodies or species habitats; whether such zones are enforceable in the …

… on Wetlands Fact Sheet 8 Peatlands cover only 3% of the Earth’s land surface, but store more carbon than all … wet for a better future Peatlands occur in a great variety of forms and are present in more than half of all Ramsar … the vegetation. Paludiculture of native peat swamp species is being piloted with local communities. Peatland …

… sacred lakes in recent times has led to increasing problems of water shortage, flooding, and lack of clean water, and in … Peninsula, wetlands and springs have had legal Islamic protection since the 11th cen- tury. Called himas, these … wetlands provide the only breed- ing grounds for some bird species and support a unique flora as well as rare mammals. …

… Disclaimer The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the … mercury from surface waters into the deep oceans. In some species of Arctic marine animals, mercury content has … of Experts on Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP). Scope and coverage This update to the …

… for a sustainable future Copenhagen, 17 May 2017 Report of the EEA Scientific Committee Seminar Chemicals for a … Cyprus Guests Laura Burke, Director, Environmental Protection Agency, Ireland Michael Scoullos, European … to the (urban) sources, such as air, water and sensitive species, might serve better as an early warning system for …

… and Jacklyn DeMar, Arnold & Porter LLP The regulation of natural resources by developing countries, including through limits on the harvesting of local fish or the extraction of lumber, has evolved into a … in transporting illegal timber, as well as endangered species, out of the country and across multiple borders.6 …

… WCC-2016-Res-078-EN Supporting implementation of the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and the African Agenda 2063 … ACKNOWLEDGING that in African conditions, conservation of species, ecosystems and genes (variability, diversity and …

… WCC-2016-Res-013-EN Terminating the hunting of captive-bred lions (Panthera leo) and other predators and … prohibition by the South African Government on the capture of wild lions for breeding or keeping in captivity; CONCERNED … aspects, taking into account Threatened or Protected Species (ToPS) regulations, legislation and IUCN guidelines …

… Effective water governance capacity is the foundation of efficient management of water resources. Water governance … legislation 50 3.3 Water allocation 54 3.4 Water quality protection 58 3.5 Incorporating conservation into water law … conservation of natural habitats for animal and plant species along or within a watercourse, creating obligations …