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Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… to occur annually as a result of the way we use natural resources and impact the environment to support global … in drinking water, and other micro-pollutants in fresh and marine water. Some, such as those coming from abandoned … in demand for land for food production, housing and nature conservation, against a limited supply. Although many …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… climate change, invasive species, overexploitation of resources and many forms of pollution. Global Biodiversity … impact assessment as a key instrument for achieving the conservation, sustainable use and equitable sharing … from all sources including inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Introduction to the CMS Family - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… for the National Focal Points for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and … form a significant portion of its biodiversity and genetic resources and play a unique role as indicators of ecological … wildlife disease; illegal hunting and fishing; pollution; marine debris; poisoning; desertification and climate change. …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats

… to the exploitation of the environment and its natural resources are insidious, with implications for every aspect … Trade in Endangered Species CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals COP 16 … o Paws II (biodiversity crimes in Asia) 11 o Pesc-Am (marine protected species and high risk fishing vessels …
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Case Study - Opportunities provided by the Nagoya Protocol in specific cases of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agricultural sector

… Bahamas The Bahamas (provider): Salinispora tropica is a marine actinomycete bacteria, until now exclusively found in … must cover possible changes of ownership over genetic resources, derivatives, information and IPR through … agreement between the Ethiopian Institute of Biodiversity Conservation (IBC), EARO and HPFI Implementation of the S&C …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Linking Landscapes - Exploring the relationships between World Heritage cultural landscapes and IUCN protected areas

… Switzerland Copyright: © 2013 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for educational or … Park in South Africa or the Hawaiian Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument have in common with the Indian Rock …
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MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… owing to ”the lack of the necessary expertise and resources.” This handbook is intended, among other things, to … deserve special mention: • Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and other Matter (known … 73/78 – adopted in 1973 and 1978) • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (known as …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Biodiversity for Business: A guide to using knowledge products delivered through IUCN

… products delivered through IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION … International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for educational or … is applicable across biomes (freshwater, terrestrial and marine). Although mainly applied through national-level …
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Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation

… enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, IUCN is … diverse environmental network, harness- ing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations … Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Energy. The Marine and Coastal Resource Management Act of 2015, …
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Take greater account of the ocean in the climate regime

… the adverse effects of climate change on ecosystems and marine species, notably through sea level rise, increased sea … conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development; The World Conservation Congress, at its session in Hawai‘i, United …
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