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Culture and wetlands: A Ramsar guidance document

… economic, cultural, scientific and recreational value, the loss of which would be irrepa- rable……” During the more than … to our lives and play an integral part in culture. Their loss, which equates to the loss of diversity within and among … today, reeds are still exploited for thatching roofs. The habitat management that supports their continued use often …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Energy law and sustainable development

… waste heat from cooling systems into aquatic ecosystems, loss of habitat and soil salting in the wake of hydroelectric dam … direct, such as pollution from combustion or flooding of habitat to make a hydroelectric dam. Other impacts are …
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African solutions in a rapidly changing world: nature-based solutions to climate change by African innovators in protected areas

… Removal of invasive species has minimized biodiversity loss, availed more suitable habitat for wildlife and reduced conflicts caused when … and livestock. 3. restoration of degraded habitats Natural habitat is restored in five key national parks in order to …
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Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment - Report of the Secretary-General

… direct and indirect sources and activities, ranging from habitat fragmentation, pollution and the introduction of … species to climate change. 114 Drivers of biodiversity loss are often complex, multiple and interlinked, and require … of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat of 1971 was the first international agreement to …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Final: Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment

… direct and indirect sources and activities, ranging from habitat fragmentation, pollution and the introduction of … species to climate change. 114 Drivers of biodiversity loss are often complex, multiple and interlinked, and require … of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat of 1971 was the first international agreement to …
19 Jun 2026 Document

Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action

… as a cave, or a living feature such as an ancient grove IV Habitat/species management area: Areas to protect particular … taking action on various issues, including resource use, habitat maintenance and restoration, etc. The term “active … or by compensation measures for the theoretical loss of value: mechanisms include conservation easements and …
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Covering ABS: Addressing the need for sectoral, geographical,legal and international integration in the ABS regime - papers and studies of the ABS Project

… Government rescission or alteration for other causes – the loss of a vested right 92 8.4 Summary conclusion 94 9 … effect at higher trophic levels, making them attractive habitat for a wide range of organisms (Dower and Fee, 1999). … for a wide array of uniquely adapted organisms. Four main habitat types exist at seamounts: 1. Pelagic; 2. Hard …
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Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers

… a wide range of other pressures, from climate change to loss of access to traditional territories. ILCs use community … wetlands conservation, watershed protection and species, habitat and biodiversity conservation (von Braun, 2009). … broader local population places significant pressures on habitat for medicinal plants required by the Traditional …
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Marine litter legislation: a toolkit for policy makers

… with other environmental concerns (emissions, leachate, habitat degradation) and social concerns (land-use, health … can Chemistry Council to reduce pellet, flake, and powder loss by resin producers; and JPIF, n.d. 72 Cal. Water Code § … research, recreation, and restoration of the marine habitat.254 Artificial reefs may be created in underwater …
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Markets and Incentives in Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy. Using Economic and Financial Tools to Sustain Forest Livelihoods and Landscapes

… Both poverty and wealth may act as drivers of forest loss. In some cases the basic requirements for human survival … growth and development can also act to encourage forest loss. They set the underlying economic conditions which cause … regulation of water fl ows, and conservation of habitat for wild species. Creating markets for these …
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