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Indicative Outline of an NBSAP

… by in-depth studies annexed to the main NBSAP 1. Values of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the country and their contribution to Human well-being - Importance of biodiversity for the country. Highlight contribution to human … other values. 2. Causes and consequences of biodiversity loss - Main threats to biodiversity (and ecosystems) and …
18 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Briefing Note 2: Wetlands and water storage: current and future trends and issues

… impli- cations including crop failure, thirst, power cuts, loss of transport links, and degradation of ecosystem … than em- ploying ecological language such as ‘biodiversity’, ‘eco- systems’, or ‘ecosystem services’. Who … Davidson, N.C. & Delany, S. 1999. Biodiversity impacts of large dams: waterbirds. Appendix to: …
18 May 2026 Document

Landscape conservation law. Present trends and perspectives in international and comparative law.

… that such areas are essential for the conservation of biodiversity and, indeed, for human wellbeing and development. Long before words like biodiversity and sustainable development were known, the … to the continent-wide erosion of landscape values and the loss of landscape variety and diversity. Nor is it the only …
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The valuation of ecosystem services: Are the challenges too many to ensure the maintenance of ecosystem integrity?

… study, which is named “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)” was initiated in 2007 and a first … 2008. Available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/biodiversity/economics/pdf/teeb_report.pdf. Various TEEB … parks, rivers and lakes, or the costs that result from the loss of these elements of nature.8 When applied to …
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Law for water management: a guide to concepts and effective approaches

… the prevalence of outbreaks of infectious disease; lead to loss of land (as a result of rising sea levels); damage fish … as well as the degradation of ecosystem function and biodiversity, suggest an emerging crisis in the water … 3.3.3. Navigation 3.3.4. Recreation 3.4. Ecosystem and biodiversity uses 23 27 27 29 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 34 36 36 …
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Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies

… natural assimilation thresholds negatively affect biodiversity and natural capacity for regeneration. This is … higher that the natural rate of renewal, which reduces biodiversity and weakens the ecosystems’ capacity to … of the property holders in the institutional framework, loss of exclusivity over material and/or immaterial yield), …
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Development of an analytical tool to assess national biosecurity legislation

… HEALTH V. FOOD SAFETY VI. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES AND BIODIVERSITY VII. LIVING MODIFIED ORGANISMS VIII. OTHER … May 2007. Introduction 6 horticulture, fisheries, native biodiversity and human health. Appropriate responses include … preservation of the environment and protection against the loss of biodiversity. Increasing awareness of these threats …
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Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… of non-compliance after becoming a Party. In such ] [20] Biodiversity Country study in GeorGia After Georgia ratified the CBD in 1994, it undertook a Biodiversity Country Study. This study was required by the … WiTH anD enFOrCemenT OF meas�2 tion (due to trade, habitat loss, by-catch, etc.) throughout much or all of their range; …
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CBD: Mechanisms for Implementation - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Strategic Plan Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets Thematic programmes of work … exchange relevant to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and improved international technical and … plan is to "take effective and urgent action to halt the loss of biodiversity in order to ensure that by 2020 …
18 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches

… on: • Food prices/security • Increased GHG emissions • Loss of biodiversity • Land rights and other equity issues Aim of … to promote synergies between bioenergy production and biodiversity conservation and livelihood development. This …
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