Search results
98 Results
Sorted by relevance
Guidelines for the application of IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria (Version 1.0)
… box represents uncertainty in the collapse definition. The blue area represents the probability that the ecosystem is … green hexagons, the elements of the abiotic environment by blue hexagons, biotic processes by green ovals, abiotic … produce biomass, decompose organic matter and recycle carbon, water and nutrients, and also reduces the stability …
The Role of legal instruments to support Green low-emission and climate-resilient development - A guidebook on assessing, selecting and implementing legal instruments
… Moving in the right direction towards a low-emission, carbon-resilient future; Facilitating rapid implementation … frame- work of our nation enable or hinder a low-emission carbon-resilient future? PROPERTY: How does our current … No. 34.548/MINAE; Decree No. 36.823/MINAET Ecological Blue Flag Program; Regulation of creation and functioning of …
Handbook for the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution and its Protocols
… Technical and scientific abbreviations AC Activated carbon process AD Air dried AS Ammonia scrubbing BAT Best … encouragement of low-VOC-content products (e.g. the “Blue Angel” scheme); (c) Fiscal incentives linked to VOC … hydrophobic properties and/or to protect wood against blue stain; (i) “One-pack performance coatings” means …
Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… two of its likely host species, the Pied Fantail and Hill Blue Flycatcher (Diamond et al. 1987) (Box 2–2). Is isolation … and feeding areas (Burbidge 1985). In Ontario, Canada, Blue Jays were observed closely following fencerows on … significant impacts on the global climate. The presence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere contributes to a …
Transboundary water governance and climate change adaptation: international law, policy guidelines and best practice application
… of erosion, provision of atmospheric oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide, control of the vast majority of agricultural … Biofuels and implications for agricultural water use: blue impacts of green energy. Water Policy, Vol. 10, …
Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use: Lessons learned from ecological networks
… only known population of forest hyena. 20 Ba'aka hunting blue duiker Elephants in bai eco_networks_2004 13-01-2004 … and link the work to international developments (such as carbon sequestration programmes). Further Information • …
Transboundary Water Governance - Adaptation to Climate Change
… to sediment loading, chemical composition, total organic carbon content, and microbial quality.2 Climate variability … components of the water cycle are generally recognized. “Blue water” is all water that is controlled by physical … 24 See Falkenmark, M. and Rockstrom, J. (2006). “The New Blue and Green Water Paradigm: Breaking New Ground for Water …
Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability
… FAO Food and Agriculture Organization FCPF Forest Carbon Partnership Facility FIP Forest Investment Program GAS … from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, enhancement of carbon stock, sustainable management of forests, and … more generally. The sections highlighted in light blue indicate that that provision in the respective agreement …
Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… the risk of lake ‘burping’, where large levels of carbon dioxide are released from deep within the lake … that the future of coral reefs is bleak unless atmospheric carbon dioxide levels can be reduced to below 350 parts per … people who want to be engaged. Photo: Leona’s Little Blue @ Xerces Society 34 2011 Update Future Goals Success …
Persistent Organic Pollutants: Contaminated Site Investigation and Management Toolkit
… of synthetic organic chemicals, characterized by multiple carbon-chlorine bonds, high chemical stability and high … for dyes such as phthalocyanine copper, turquoise blue, indigotin, new indigotin, phthalocyanine blue, etc; (2) living quarters of the former plant; (3) …