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Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… tools 16 4.6 Protected Area tools 17 4.7 Threatened Species tools 20 4.8 Invasive Species tools 21 5. Socio-Economic tools 22 5.1 Food Security … trade- offs. BEFS also uses existing household data and vulnerable populations and stunting data to assess sub …
UN Watercourses Convention User’s Guide
… reading 180 Article 22 | Introduction of Alien or New Species 181 22.1 Commentary 181 22.2 Application 182 22.3 … states’ (riparian non-contracting states) when they are vulnerable to transboundary harm through an international … apply to these parties. However, where ‘other states’ are vulnerable to events taking place within an international …
Implementing conservation and sustainable management of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction
… ABNJ; RECALLING also IUCN’s commitment to protecting species that rely on marine areas beyond national … Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas (EBSA), Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VME) and other important areas … while protecting marine biodiversity, safeguarding vulnerable species and habitats, and maintaining ecosystem …
Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
… of regional food production dependent upon crop species originating in other regions of diversity 58 7.1 … with poverty in most countries, the continent is very vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Prolonged … food-insecure regions of the world that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change on crop …
UNEP’s Compendium of Innovative Laws: promoting Green Economy & Sustainable Development
… improvement of livelihoods and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable groups; promotion of productive activities, social … The telestes polylepis, a critically endangered freshwater species found in Croatia Figure 6: Coastal erosion negatively … improve the livelihoods and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable groups; promote productive activities; promote …
Brochure - Sustainable Ocean Initiative
… recovery plans and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on threatened species and vulnerable eco- systems and the impacts of fisheries on … anthro- pogenic pressures on coral reefs, and other vulnerable ecosystems impacted by climate change or ocean …
Concepts for Industry Co-Regulation of Bio-fuel Weeds
… generation bio-energy inputs include waste material or species that are not consumed by humans and domestic stock. … Law e-Journal Issue 2010 (1) 2 includes native species, woody or grassy weeds, exotic species and plants … by property rights, is also used to protect interests vulnerable to third party harm, or to obtain recompense for …
Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… project teams and action groups, focusing in particular on species and biodiversity conservation and the management of … the world's freshwater fish are thought to be endangered, vulnerable or recently extinct, mostly due to degradation of … Inland wetlands at the ends of rivers are particularly vulnerable to this type of impact, usually caused by water …
Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures
… physical effects of marine vessels on benthic habitats and species … An enclosed sea such as the Mediterranean is particularly vulnerable to ship-associated impacts due to a high-volume of … the protection of critical and productive habitats, and vulnerable and endangered species in particular. The …
Assessing forest landscape restoration opportunities at the national level: A guide to the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM)
… these connections thereby facilitating the movement of species (e.g. during migration). • The potential of … Restoration, by ensuring that a greater diversity of species are found in a given habitat, can be used to improve … of FLR: • Improve the resilience and productivity of vulnerable forest land • Control erosion and improve …