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Counting coastal ecosystems as an economic part of development infrastructure
… fi rewood; construction materials; medicines; fodder; tourism and recreational resources. • Indirect values. The … or agricultural applications of wild species; future tourism developments; or novel possibilities for resource … that resource-based industries (such as fi sheries and tourism) play in coastal economies, and these values are …
The Ecosystem Approach: Island voices Island choices
… based on only one or two sectors, commonly agriculture and tourism. This makes them highly susceptible to economic … resources, coastal and marine resources, energy and tourism (UNGA, 1999). Issues relevant to small island … and marine resources n Freshwater n Land n Energy n Tourism n Biodiversity resources n National institutions and …
Values of protected landscapes and seascapes: protected landscapes and agrobiodiversity values
… Nepal • Promoting supplementary economic activity, such as tourism – e.g. Potato Park, Gaspé, Garrotxa • Developing … and certification, developing value-added products, agro-tourism, etc., all designed to underpin traditional land use … poverty alleviation options associated with eco- tourism, non-traditional forest products, ethnobotany and …
International environmental governance: An international regime for protected areas
… activity such as watersheds n Economic reasons such as tourism n Recreational purposes n Research purposes n … by F. Burhenne-Guilmin, 8 July 2003. (Category VI) and eco-tourism (Category II) is illustrated by the scope of the … Areas 31 101Roberto, J. and Salom, P. “Sustainable Tourism: Emerging Global and Regional Regulation”, 13 …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… products, including herbal medicines; and recreation and tourism opportunities. In addition, wetlands have special … (WHO, with a joint publication in 2011), and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO, MOU signed in 2010), … celebrated round the world with the theme of “Wetlands and Tourism”. February 2012 Launch of the Convention’s Scientific …
Towards a Representative Network of Marine Protected Areas in Libya
… AND WATER DESALINATION....................... 17 1.6. TOURISM … at the present time from fishing practices, unsustainable tourism, coastal development, pollution and the exacerbating … resources - historic sites - wrecks Social resources - tourism and leisure - swimming and diving - yachting and …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… Coastal tourism … Maritime–based tourism … Coastal tourism … 108 Tourism … 133 Coastal tourism … It harms wildlife, safety of sea transport, fisheries, tourism, recreation, it threat- ens marine ecosystems and … include: construction, household goods, packaging, coastal tourism, and food and drink packaging. How much of this …
Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability - A Legal Component of a Natural Resource Governance Framework
… of conservation, commercial and recreational fishing, tourism, and employment. Under the Marine Parks Act 2007 … the loss of value of fishing licences, and issues of tourism. Many of the communities depend on the fishing … generating new economic growth, based on more passive tourism such as environmental tourism, rather than fishing …
Large Marine Ecosystems: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… oceans, such as food provisioning, carbon storage, and tourism. Priority should be given to improving ocean health … coastal populations (current and in 2100); fisheries and tourism revenues from LMEs; contribution of fish to animal … include fish for food and trade, cultural services for tourism and recreation, coastal protection from flooding and …