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Guidelines for Reintroductions and other Conservation Translocations (Version 1.0)
… of the focal species locally or globally, and/or restoring natural ecosystem functions or processes. A translocation … from those experienced by these organisms in their natural habitats. These differences may include the density … is the restoration of a component of local cultural heritage. While such small-scale, community- driven …
The Ecosystem Approach: Island voices Island choices
… and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. … capacity and to support global alliances to safeguard natural resources at local, regional and global levels. … Environmental Health Institute n The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has been conducting capacity building and …
Legal frameworks for REDD: design and implementation at the national level
… © 2009 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … chiefly by agricultural conversion, forest product and natural resource extraction and infrastructure development.15 … among other biomes, which is declared part of the national heritage. Furthermore, it states that unoccupied lands or …
Introduction to the CMS Family - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… innumerable forms are an irreplaceable part of the Earth’s natural system which must be conserved for the good of … Preamble of the CMS What is Migration? Migration is a natural phenomenon by which individuals of given species move … species of wild animals are part of the world’s natural heritage. They form a significant portion of its biodiversity …
Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field
… material, clean water and air, and protection from natural hazards. Ecosystems, however, are under increasing … 2010 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … Managed Marine Area [LMMA] networks6 and the Vatu-i-Ra Heritage Seascape Project), mangrove rehabilitation (e.g. …
Regional Sea Agreements
… other measure aimed at conserving, protecting or restoring natural processes, ecosystems or populations for which the … nature, historical, cultural and aesthetic resources and heritage of the Black Sea states for present and future … regional measures to protect, conserve and manage their natural biological diversity with particular emphasis on …
Mapping Biodiversity Priorities - a practical, science-based approach to national biodiversity assessment and prioritisation to inform strategy and action planning
… of ecosystems and species, and where do they occur? – What natural areas or sites play an ecological infrastructureG … type, species or ecological process should remain in a natural or near-natural state to ensure persistence of … coral reef ecosystem in the world, and a recognised World Heritage Site. It extends for 2 300 km along the eastern …
UNEP Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… focus on sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources. First generation agreements primarily address the preservation and use of particular natural resources -- such as wildlife, air and the marine … the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention) http://whc.unesco.org …