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Lessons learnt in the establishment and management of protected areas by indigenous and local communities in South Asia. TILCEPA report

… What is a community? What are the Objectives of Community Conservation? What criteria can be used to call an area, a … some to arrest degradation of environment leading to soil erosion, land slides and other related problems, and so … 3. Communities facing ecological hardships such as reduced soil fertility because of soil erosion; reduced availability …
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In the front line : Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs

… mangroves and coral reefs In the front line UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre 219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge … fertilizers, alters the composition and structure of the soil. Eventually ponds are abandoned, sometimes after only … floods Reduction of beach erosion Reduction of beach and soil erosion Formation of beaches and islands Stabilization …
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Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… is a precondition for achieving its three objectives of conservation, sustainable use, and fair and equitable benefit … She leases land from the local school, and due to the soil quality of these fields she can grow a large amount of … even through anadi rice can only be grown under certain soil conditions such as heavy clay soil with high water …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Guidelines for the application of IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria (Version 1.0)

… Ecosystems Categories and Criteria INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE Lucie M. Bland, David A. Keith, … the elimination of groups of plant species eliminated by a soil-borne disease. The novel ecosystem replacing the … of rangelands Proportional cover of bare ground, soil density, soil compaction indices, remote sensing indices …
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Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… not only on the environment it is in (air, water or soil) but also the mix of other pollutants that are present … EFFECT Acidification and eutrophication of water and soil, crop damage, climate change (both warming and cooling … in demand for land for food production, housing and nature conservation, against a limited supply. Although many …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Persistent Organic Pollutants: Contaminated Site Investigation and Management Toolkit

… Fasheng Li, Director and Research Professor Department of Soil Pollution Control Chinese Research Academy of … Agency, Ghana Hashim Babiker, Professor, Dept. of Soil, University of El Gezira, Sudan O.O. Dada, Director and … Eisa M. Abdellatif, President of the Sudanese Environment Conservation Society from 1992 to 1997 and currently Chief …
18 Jun 2026 Document

Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability

… pesticides; increased water pollution and eutrophication; soil degradation and erosion; uncontrolled cultivation; … its first National Energy Strategy focusing on energy conservation and alternative energy development. Highlighting … applicable to the agricultural sector (water and soil protection, environmental impact assessment and …
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From reference levels to results reporting: REDD+ under the UNFCCC

… from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and … in developing countries SAE stratified area estimate SC soil carbon SMF sustainable management of forests TA … biomass • Belowground biomass • Dead wood • Litter • Soil carbon • Carbon dioxide (CO2) • Carbon monoxide (CO) • …
18 Jun 2026 Literature

Biodiversity Risks and Opportunities in the Apparel Sector

… Carbone, D. Cator, D. Challender INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE Authors: Deviah Aiama, Programme … can utilise agrochemicals which can pollute waterways and soil if unsustainably managed. Pulp mills can discharge many … contributing to excessive nutrient loads in waterways and soil High magnitude of impact: Excessive nutrient loads in …
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Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats

… Trade in Endangered Species CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals COP 16 … this section examines the current state of our air, soil, and water, focusing on the main criminal challenges and … criminal activity that threatens the integrity of our air, soil, and water;  Biodiversity refers to the world’s flora …
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