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Factsheet - Ecosystem Services

… and detoxify pollution n Generate, maintain and renew soil fertility (nutrient cycling) n Pollinate crops and …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Support for Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) in Africa

… will see the demand soar for already scarce resources of soil, crops and water; AWARE that FLR can increase soil fertility and food security, improve availability and …
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Feasibility study on establishing transboundary cooperation in the potential Tara-Drina National Park

… of the region’s groundwa- ter, surface water, air and soil can be evaluated as very favourable, which is a … however, the issue remains at the regional level. Soil quality is generally good, reflecting also the land use pattern. Degrada- tion and pollution of soil is connected mainly with solid waste management. …
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Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… varieties and apply ecological principles in maintaining soil fertility and in combating diseases, weeds and pests; c) … healthy soils and clean water. Micro-organisms can improve soil nutrients for plant growth and protect plants from … and spiritual benefits; and supporting services such as soil formation, photosynthesis, and nutrient cycling.31 For …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Preservation of oasis ecosystems

… thanks to their different components: climate, water, soil, vegetation, micro-organisms, animals and people, but …
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Guidance to Designated National Authorities on the operation of the Rotterdam Convention

… method: (How product was used e.g. hand, bucket & brush, soil injection, spray (backpack, tractor mounted, etc), drip … other wildlife that ingest granular insecticides used for soil treatment. Such incidents may result from the … (e.g. broadcast application rather than injection into the soil) or from the behaviour of non-target organisms (e.g. …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Introduction to the Minamata Convention on Mercury - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… occurs naturally but can be released into air, water and soil through anthropogenic activity such as mining, metal and …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

The Role of Indigenous and Local Communities

… status of flora and fauna, productivity of major crops and soil fertility has also been investigated. Some findings … yields due to weakening of traditional knowledge about soil enhancement practices as well as increased pest damage …
19 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Invasive Alien Species - a threat to biodiversity

… alien species. People not only transport species on soil-contaminated equipment etc. accidentally, but many … • Don’t carry fruit, seeds, live plants, berries, soil, insects, snails, lizards, snakes or other animals while … countries • Don't transport items such as hay, wood, soil, sod or gravel from one part to another of the same …
19 Jun 2026 Literature

Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

… companies  and  associations,  laws  on  environment,  soil  conservation,  wildlife,  protected  areas,  plant  … d remedying, as appropriate, negative impacts on air, land, soil,  water, forests and biodiversity;  ii. … tillage, crop and grazing rotation and permanent soil cover, as well as balanced  …
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