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Sharing governance! A practical guide for marine protected areas in West Africa

… have contributed directly to the collapse of stocks (ecological crisis) but also to the socio-economic crises that … to the principle of equity, and is today at the roots of ecological movements that understand that the natural … this point, which tells something about the innovative character of this work... Throughout the region, MPA managers …
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International water governance: Conservation of freshwater ecosystems Vol. 1: International agreements compilation and analysis

… the allocation and management of water for maintaining the ecological functions of wetlands.” The Resolution urges the … for domestic livestock and industrial use, as well as ecological water requirements. Parties acknowledge the need … established by each Party that fulfil one of the following character- istics: areas of high commercial, industrial or …
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Initiating effective transboundary conservation - A practitioner’s guideline based on the experience from the Dinaric Arc

… their planning, often treating the whole area as a single ecological unit Level 5 Full cooperation • Planning for the … referred to as a Peace Park) is part of a large ecological region that straddles the national borders of … biosphere reserve, with an emphasis on its transboundary character, was a workshop for stakeholders on the “Relevance …
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World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes

… Intactness of ecological processes … the importance of protecting areas with a high degree of ecological integrity becomes ever more apparent for both … “state-shift” (Barnosky 2012, Ostberg et al. 2014), an ecological transformation which could exceed the changes …
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Transboundary protected areas for peace and co-operation

… terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes … terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part; this includes … or private, as appropriate. It shall be clearly neutral in character and have no intent to give strategic advantage to …
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Note 5: Evaluating the risk to Ramsar Sites from climate change induced sea level rise

… the commitments of its member countries to main- tain the ecological character of their Wetlands of International Importance and …
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Pay : Establishing payments for watershed services

… public good. Nationwide schemes thus tend to have a public character while more site-specific schemes can more readily … The municipality is subject to water shortages. The Ecological Corporation for the Development of Renewable … by multi-disciplinary teams combining hydrological, ecological, economic, legal and social expertise and know …
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Tools for measuring, modelling, and valuing ecosystem services : Guidance for Key Biodiversity Areas, natural World Heritage sites, and protected areas

… or slightly modified areas, retaining their natural character and influence, without permanent or significant … Large natural or near-natural areas protecting large-scale ecological processes with characteristic species and … time has produced a distinct character with significant ecological, biological, cultural and scenic value: and where …
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The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Western Africa

… growing levels of development and population, unless the ecological requirements of freshwater species are given much … J. and Hammond, A. 1998. Watersheds of the World: Ecological Value and Vulnerability. Washington DC, World … The discovery demonstrates Atewa’s isolated highland character, despite its modest elevation. It is, for instance, …
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Compendium of Good Practices on Human Rights and the Environment

… problem; and an online searchable database of traditional ecological knowledge to prevent private companies from … “reasonable and other measures to prevent pollution and ecological degradation, to promote conservation, and to … public health, natural resources, noise, neighbourhood character, community services, and water infrastructure. For …
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