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The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. An issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners
… prudence”, meaning that “the introduction of animal and plant species and of modern technologies into the forest and … (see Decisions IV/7, V/4, VI/9), the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (Decision VI/9), or the deliberations of … leads to predictable reductions; a ban on toxic chemical production will usually end production. Precautionary …
Groundwater in international law: Compilation of treaties and other legal instruments
… imbalances that adversely affect land resource production systems; (d) "mitigating the effects of drought" … their respective territory and to inspect any facilities, plant, equipment, construction or natural feature relevant … to: (a) prohibit the introduction of exotic animal or plant species; (b) prohibit the use or release of toxic …
Review of laws, policies and economic instruments related to payment for ecosystem services in Vietnam
… resources, there is no mechanism for them to gain from the production of ecosystem services — even though land and … do not have to pay land use fees (Article 33). Natural production forest land and plantation forest land may be … and Development 2004, Article 24.3.a). The amount of production forest that may be assigned to one individual or …
Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories. Best Practice Guidance on Recognising Protected Areas and Assigning Management Categories and Governance Types
… Bangkok in 2004, resulting in a resolution calling for the production of the guidelines presented in this book. In the … in coastal and marine areas. Many of the world’s wild plant and animal species do not have viable populations in … and environmental features or scenery, where native plant and animal species, habitats and geodiversity sites are …
The rise of environmental crime - A growing threat to natural resources, peace, development and security
… and Colombia – which currently have the largest cocaine production in the world, illegal gold mining is becoming a … destroying the very platform on which our health, food production, economy 16 and ultimately wellbeing is … environmental crimes An ecosystem is a dynamic complex of plant, animal and microorganism communities and the …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… Bleu Regional Activity Centre (PB/RAC). Graphic design and production Final layout and production were prepared by … for conservation and use of indigenous or traditional plant varieties and domestic animal breeds, valuing … approximately 8,500 macroscopic fauna, over 1,300 plant species and 2,500 species from other taxonomic groups. …
Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 3 Wetlands as an early source of food and raw materials
… wetlands. At Kalambo Falls on Lake Tanganyika, wood and plant remains are well-preserved and remind us that early people were also gathering plant foods and other resources from wetlands. Soon after the … f w e tl a n d s evolved into more intensive wetland taro production. In Japan, farming in wetlands was added to the …
State of Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean
… are very high in the region: thus, 50 per cent of the plant life of the Caribbean is unique. This biodiversity also … endangered or threatened, and 7 of the 20 countries whose plant varieties are the most threatened. 12. The most severe … in natural ecosystems and in systems of crop and livestock production. Countries of the region aim to make major strides …
Guidelines for applying protected area management categories
… Bangkok in 2004, resulting in a resolution calling for the production of the guidelines presented in this book. In the … in coastal and marine areas. Many of the world’s wild plant and animal species do not have viable populations in … and environmental features or scenery, where native plant and animal species, habitats and geodiversity sites are …
UN Watercourses Convention User’s Guide
… to a number of individuals who assisted in the design and production of the Guide, including Ms Samantha McKay, Editor, … their respective territory and to inspect any facilities, plant, equipment, construction or natural feature relevant … - will occur but the water may be contaminated and affect plant and aquatic life downstream in state B, and some water …