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The green belt of Europe: From vision to reality

… Altogether, biologists identified some 5,000 species of animal in the Donau-Auen National Park. Also many species … Neusiedler is a biogeographical border region for many animal and plant species. The 320km2 lake has an average … in many places they are still in remarkably good health. But it is clear that adequate nature protection is …
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UN Environment foresight brief: marine plastics litter and microplastics

… consumer and household goods, furniture, sport, and the health and safety sectors altogether taking up more than 22 … al. 2017). The impacts of plastics on human and ecological health still requires some study as information on exposure … II of the Basel Convention and are known to have harmful health effects (UNEP 2016). Such impacts may include …
21 Jun 2026 Document

Forest fires and the law: a guide for national drafters based on the fire management voluntary guidelines

… are a major and continuing threat to human life, health and livelihoods, to economic development and to the … in vegetation structure and corresponding loss of animal species. Effects of fires crossing from fire- adapted … unwanted vegetation, for agriculture or forestry purposes, animal husbandry or land clearing or for maintaining healthy …
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Spring: Managing groundwater sustainability

… in groundwater availability and quality impact human health, livelihoods, food security and national economic … problems or make the water unacceptable for human or animal use (Figure 2.6). Figure 2.6 Chemical constituents … elevated nitrate concentrations from fertilisers and animal waste as well as more exotic compounds from …
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Transboundary Air Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… of international legislation in this field. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2012 around 7 … across sectors to improve air quality to protect human health and the environment and to formulate action plans and … air quality standards, taking into account the World Health Organization Air Quality Guidelines and other relevant …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Climate and Atmosphere

Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use: Lessons learned from ecological networks

… about 1200 species of butterflies. The characteristic animal species include the vicuña, the spectacled bear, the … – live below the poverty line, lacking access to basic health care, clean water and education. At the same time, the … woman eco_networks_2004 13-01-2004 23:15 Pagina 36 health care. Nearly half the children are underweight and …
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Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management

… earliest national parks contained hot springs and health-related tourism ©Paul F. J. Eagles protected areas – … direct impact on the environment, from vegetation removal, animal disturbance elimination of habitats, impacts on … environment (e.g. vegetation removal, weed transmission, animal disturbance). n Fire frequency may change due to …
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Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting

… OCS Online Comment System OIE World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Épizooties) PCE … International Plant Protection Convention T P P T APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) 2002. Importation …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Wildlife protection and trafficking assessment in Kenya - Drivers and trends of transnational wildlife crime in Kenya and its role as a transit point for trafficked species in East Africa

… for the Regulation of Whaling IFAW International Fund for Animal Welfare IGO Inter-Governmental Organization IPZ … Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions PAC Problem Animal Control PIKE Proportion of Illegally Killed Elephants … for the community, 60% of which is spent on education, health and development. Northern Kenya is characterized by …
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Factsheet - Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities

… on food security, poverty alleviation, and ecosystem health, as well as the resulting economic and social … land-based and sea-based sources on economies, ecosystems, animal welfare and human health. The plans can be used all over the world, regardless …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater