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Share - Managing water across boundaries
… economy impacts Regional fragmentation • Flood and drought mitigation • Erosion and sediment management • Wetlands and … two agendas include some of the same goals, such as flood mitigation or the maintenance of environmental flows, there … flow regulation, water storage, and drought and flood mitigation in order to yield sig- nificant net benefits. A …
Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation
… area. Consequently, degradation or destruction of stopover wetland habitats, or excessive hunting at these points, can … Surface drainage patterns • Ground water accession • Flood mitigation and control • Sedimentation and holding capacity … between aquatic and terrestrial zones is also favoured by wetland birds, such as herons, egrets, and kingfishers, that …
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… on Biological Diversity, the Ramsar Convention on Wetland, and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) have … to energy security, rural development and climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies. In response to the risks …
Indigenous and traditional peoples and climate change
… Current pressing issues in relation to climate change mitigation measures ................................. 38 … knowledge to learn from for future adaptation to and mitigation of climate change. Nevertheless, the magnitude of … to risk reduction and appropriate adaptation and mitigation, particularly in areas with high risk and high …