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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… use of renewable resources 8 2.1 Land, soil and water 8 2.2 Species and genetic diversity 9 2.3 Conservation … the management of water resources, whether underground, surface or rain water, in a way to maintain them at the … ressources aquatiques, qu’elles soient souterraines, de surface ou pluviales, de manière à les maintenir aux plus …
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Croatia and marine protected areas: Legal and insituttional framework assessment for conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity and establishment of MPAs

… area system covers approximately 8,45% of the total surface area of the country (740,220.37 ha) or 12.06% of the … situation, status of the natural resources and ecosystems, surface covered by the Marine Protected Area national system, … the use of natural resources (fishery, forestry, hunting, water- management etc.) has to be pursued on the basis of the …
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Integrating Economics into Resource and Environmental Management Some Recent Experiences in the Pacific

… ‘management’ and bilateral negotiations with distant water fishing nations. In light of her review, she also … in coastal protection. With the projected increases in sea surface temperatures, coral reef ecosystems will be greatly … wages $/day Unskilled wages $/day Whole coconuts Travel A: Surface (days) B: Air (hours) Imported Diesel Kerosene $/L …
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Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation

… and widespread deterioration in the quality of air, water and soils – the basic resources on which all of life … the global population increases, less and less of Earth’s surface remains free from human interference. Human … 1993a). The rising water table brings salt to the soil surface and an estimated 62,500ha of land is going out of …
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Interactions between aquaculture and the environment

… place in the same environment. Neither does it cover fresh water aquaculture, although some examples are taken from this … accumulation of microorganisms, plants, or animals on the surface of structures submerged in the sea water. It is a … 2003. Invasive species: A global concern bubbling to the surface. International Conference on the Impact of Global …
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Helping nature help us - Transforming disaster risk reduction through ecosystem management

… and services for basic needs (such as food, medicine, water, shelter) as well as livelihood opportunities (such as … ecosystem services, despite covering only 1.5% of Earth’s surface. They are critical for flood control and drought … environment include, for example, pollution of ground and surface water and over-extraction of fuel wood used to …
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Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks

… that people can enjoy ambient natural environment, clean water and clear skies. Furthermore, we aim to contribute to … of MIDAs (indicating year of inscription of the site, its surface area and geographical coordinates) is appended to … a natural World Heritage site and a Ramsar Site, with the surface areas of the latter two international designations …
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Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges

… 2.1 Nature-based Solutions for water security … of near- permanent water stress, where net withdrawals of surface and groundwater meet or exceed the available supply, … in developing countries is discharged directly into surface water bodies, creating severe risks for human health …
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Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting

… and sends out early personal invitations by e-mail and surface mail (in some cases via courier) to those members … after treatment may alter the effect of the treatment. - Water content of commodity: changes in commodity water … egg tolerance. Because eggs are always laid very near the surface and late instar larvae are often deep in the fruit …
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Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter Management for the wider Caribbean Region 2014

… litter being swept in our oceans, settling throughout the water column, congregating in floating garbage patches, … of natural resources, minimising effects of mining on surface water and groundwater. Environmental Protection Act … 1998) – The Board established under this Act controls the surface water supplied to the Georgetown Municipality and …
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