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Large-scale marine protected areas - Guidelines for design and management
… large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and ecosystems, which also have environmentally and … or a living feature such as an ancient grove. IV. Habitat/species management area: Areas to protect particular species or habitats, where management reflects this priority. …
IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2 - A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites
… World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), IUCN Member organisations, … spectacular sights. They harbour unique ecosystems and species, support livelihoods, contribute to climate stability … have high or very high impacts in the future. Invasive species, climate change and tourism impacts are the biggest …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… . . . . . . . . . . 101 ARTICLE 33: INTRODUCTION OF ALIEN SPECIES OR MODIFIED ORGANISMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … being constantly introduced, but many endangered and other species are still being devastated at an alarming rate . All … biological diversity, George Rabb, the Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission also attended and contributed …
The Implementation cycle II - Preparatory phase
… Points for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and its Instruments Book: Unit … towards the conservation and sustainable use of migratory species. Efficient communication will strengthen the … synergies and cooperation in the governance of migratory species conservation and management. In this regard, the …
Introduction to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine biodiversity … and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species The need for the protection and preservation of …
Introductory Course to Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine biodiversity … and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species The need for the protection and preservation of …
Introduction to the International Legal Framework on Marine Biodiversity - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine biodiversity … and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species The need for the protection and preservation of …
Introduction to the Rotterdam Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine biodiversity … and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species The need for the protection and preservation of …
Introduction to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine biodiversity … and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species The need for the protection and preservation of …
Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
… contents 1. Why protecting the marine environment? Endemic species Other uses 2. Impact of human activities Industrial … and infrastructure development Fisheries Invasive alien species Climate change 3. Definition of marine biodiversity … and tourism, also provides them with an income. Endemic species The need for the protection and preservation of …