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Wetland ecosystem services Factsheet 7 - Wetland products

… of protein for one billion people and accounts for at least 15% of animal protein in the diets of a further two … hatchery and nursery grounds for global fisheries. For at least 150 million people worldwide, fish provide not only … in parts of south-east Asia, Africa and other developing country regions. Certain wetland plants provide a whole range …
21 Jun 2026 Document

Guidelines for the application of IUCN Red List of Ecosystems Categories and Criteria (Version 1.0)

… on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (LC), Data Deficient (DD), and Not Evaluated … 1. Introduction The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems was developed to promote a consistent global framework for …
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Integrating Economics into Resource and Environmental Management Some Recent Experiences in the Pacific

… part of IUCN or SOPAC concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … reduce the likelihood that disasters will occur – or at least will lessen the scale of their impact. Accordingly, … Government of Samoa, in collaboration with other agencies, developed a plan of action to reduce flood risks in the lower …
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Land and water - the rights interface

… Nations concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or … they are often to promote business continuity at least in the case of richer countries. As regards housing, … food, clothing and housing. The "Right to water" was developed in General Comment 15 on the Covenant by the …
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The economic value of wild resources in Senegal : A preliminary evaluation of non-timber forest products, game and freshwater fisheries

… on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … in two major producing regions in Senegal would add at least CFA F 1.4 billion per annum (US$ 2 million) to national … of sustainable use of wild resources in Senegal was developed by the IUCN Senegal Office, with support from the …
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Biodiversity for Business: A guide to using knowledge products delivered through IUCN

… part of IUCN and WBCSD concerning the legal status of any country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or … delivered through IUCN Acknowledgements This guide was developed by the International Union for Conservation of … to whether they meet the quantitative thresholds under at least one of the five criteria. Assessments are undertaken by …
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Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs

… hundred man-made chemicals. Many are harmless (or at least are so far thought to be). Others, however, may cause … out and so preventing them from biting people. Hardly any country still sprays DDT on crops, but over 20 countries use … strategies. To date, over a hundred such NIPs have been developed. • Over time, through national action plans, …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Modern water rights : Theory and practice

… rights it is important to clearly recognize that each country faces unique water issues. What is normal and … regulated either as part of a water rights regime, or at least in close co-ordination with it. Thus, depending on the … food, clothing and housing. The "Right to water" was developed in General Comment 15 on the Covenant by the …
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Ridding the world of POPs: a Guide to the Stockholm Convention Persitent Organic Polluants

… hundred man-made chemicals. Many are harmless (or at least are so far thought to be). Others, however, may cause … disposal or for a permitted use for which the importing country has obtained an exemption. • It will require Parties … good things. The United Nations Environment Programme has developed a master list of voluntary projects on POPs showing …
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Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… Manual is designed as a reference tool. As such, UNEP has developed a variety of ways to find information in the … after becoming a Party. In such ] [20] Biodiversity Country study in GeorGia After Georgia ratified the CBD in … of climate change. In particular, the COP decided that the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) “should be assisted in …
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