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Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document

… and releasing the water gradually. One of the largest freshwater bodies in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap has been the … being drained. In addition, dam construction has decreased freshwater flow into the lake. Overfishing and illegal … de- velopment of this area. The Armagnac Ponds retain freshwater for irrigation and for watering stock such as …
31 May 2026 Document

Mediterranean marine protected areas and climate change: a guide to regional monitoring and adaptation opportunities

… biodiversity and the sustainable use of marine and freshwater resources in Mediterranean high priority areas”. … salinity could increase by 0.5 ppt by 2100 depending on freshwater inputs, ocean circulation and other factors with a … 1999, 2002). Episodic weather events such as storms change freshwater flows and the export of nutrients to coastal …
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Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… productivity - aquaculture productivity (freshwater) - mariculture productivity (brackish/saltwater) … - tiger shark in some marine ecosystems - beaver in some freshwater habitats - black-tailed prairie dogs and prairies … diversity Available nutrients and sunlight penetration in freshwater lakes In-flow of fertilizers and activities …
31 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Poverty and conservation: Landscapes, people and power

… in Senegal focused on non-timber forest products, game and freshwater fisheries. It found that, in the surveyed areas, … stands of Ceriops. The villagers exchange ideas with fishery researchers to help with monitoring methods and … and well-being of rural people. Integrated management of freshwater and wetland resources is necessary to meet the …
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Identification and gap analysis of key biodiversity areas : Targets for comprehensive protected area systems

… Cardenas E5-75 y Japon, Quito, Ecuador. 7. IUCN/SSC Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme, 219c Huntingdon … because the primary threat for most terrestrial and freshwater species is the destruction of their habitats … 1994). These gaps are undoubtedly even more serious in freshwater and marine biomes (Chape et al. 2003). The Fifth …
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Feasibility study on establishing transboundary cooperation in the potential Tara-Drina National Park

… tourism plan for Tara, resources (preserved mountain area, freshwater resources, etc.) in this area could be used for … and the chil- dren’s camp complex on Mitrovac. Clean freshwater resources are also potential for economic develop- ment. This is reflected partly in fishery development (600 t of fish is produced in the Perucac …
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Pay : Establishing payments for watershed services

… supplying food and non-food products from water flows • Freshwater supply • Crop and fruit production • Livestock … that supports a subsistence, commercial or recreational fishery. Thus, beneficiaries of watershed services include … Watershed services provided • Salinity control • Freshwater supply • Water quality control • Freshwater supply …
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The long and winding road: negotiating a treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction

… Sea Area R&D Research and development RFB Regional fishery body RFMO Regional Fisheries Management Organisation … Aquatic Conservation.” Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. Clark, N.A. et al. (2015). “Evaluating … Marine Mammals.” Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. Noyes, J.E. (2012). “The Common …
31 May 2026 Literature

Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges

… that approximately 2.5 million hectares of land and freshwater resources could directly benefit from FLR in terms … River water and sediment diversions. The Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Structure, upstream from New Orleans, … being removed in Jean Lafitte Park. Furthermore, abundant freshwater and nutrient input into the preserve from the …
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UNEP. The first 40 years

… loss of large areas of productive land, contamination of freshwater sources and the displacement of millions of people … feedbacks to Goal One. Climate change, biodiversity loss, freshwater supply, over-use of fertilizers, and many MALMÖ, … The reform of harmful subsidies, such as many of the fishery and fossil fuel subsidies, and the use of taxation …
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