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World Wildlife Crime Report - Trafficking in protected species

… for this report indicate that certain markets are vulnerable to the infiltration of illegally sourced or … In these instances, captive breeding facilities may be vulnerable to becoming laundering operations. These risks are … ivory seizures, it appears that the Selous Mikumi/Niassa Ecosystem (until 2013) and the Ruaha Rungwa Ecosystem (from …
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Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… duties, substantive duties, duties relating to people in vulnerable situations, and so forth. to his initial surprise, … resources or environmental issues seem to be particularly vulnerable to attacks and violations of their rights under … feel that they have no choice but to defend the ecosystem upon which they depend. to such individuals, …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Compendiums on Human Rights and the Environment - Selected International legal materials and cases (Advanced Version)

… and impacts of environmental hazards, like loss of ecosystem services, climate change and environmental … same time, inadequate housing can leave individuals more vulnerable to environmental threats such as pollution, … under this convention. in particular, women are more vulnerable to climate change impacts, natural disasters, and …
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Women as change-makers in the governance of shared waters

… with the health of water-related ecosystems, and the ecosystem services that are derived from well-managed … et al., 2012). Women are also active in conservation and ecosystem protection: there are plenty of initiatives of … authority over ensuring distribution of water to the more vulnerable members of the community. Decisions made by women …
18 Jun 2026 Literature

Maritime Traffic Effects on Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea. Volume 1 - Review of Impacts, Priority Areas and Mitigation Measures

… decline in biodiversity and irreparable alterations to ecosystem functions. The capacity of oceans to recover from … An enclosed sea such as the Mediterranean is particularly vulnerable to ship-associated impacts due to a high-volume of … the protection of critical and productive habitats, and vulnerable and endangered species in particular. The …
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UNEP - Our Planet Magazine - Making Our Future Chemical Safe - Edition from Sept 2015

… environmental problems. Local species and eco- systems are vulnerable to chemical pollutants. Ozone-depleting substances … ra ry Countries should mitigate the underlying causes of ecosystem degradation, while simultaneously improving human … causing dramatic effects on the health of the most vulnerable—especially children, the poor and indigenous …
18 Jun 2026 Document

European charter on hunting and biodiversity

… . . . . . . 26 4.2 Appendix 2 – Malawi Principles for the Ecosystem Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … across national borders, particularly endangered and vulnerable species (including migrants) and their habitats. … harvestable species 3.5.1 Rationale: Wildlife species are vulnerable to pollutants and other human impacts on their …
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Governance of Protected Areas: From understanding to action

… the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. The definition is … women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and vulnerable.” And Target 18 calls for respect for the … Voluntary conservation that has no legal recognition is vulnerable when land and water are appropriated for …
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Our sustainable future: the role of the Basel Convention

… When this happened, wastes usually entered into the ecosystem, or were randomly burned, or left to rot, … are improperly disposed can impact humans; (d) Countries vulnerable to natural disasters such as earthquakes or … particularly women, children and the elderly, are the most vulnerable to such impacts; this is particularly true where …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation

… a legal requirement in many countries, and the concept of ecosystem services can help in assessing these; however, … use of impact assessments as a means of protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems from significant adverse impacts … to reinforce public participation, including with vulnerable groups [31] • Need to strengthen impact …
18 Jun 2026 Literature