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Improving governance of pastoral lands

… are not necessarily covered by “land” rights, including water, salt pans and trees, and how these rights interact … Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Goal 8. Promote sustained, … 95 does not necessarily compel polluters to reduce their pollution by requiring them to internalize their costs. …
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Wilderness Protected Areas: Management Guidelines for IUCN categories 1b protected areas

… impact on the planet is now so pervasive (as a result of pollution, climate change, rampant industrial infrastructure, … of Indigenous Peoples and local communities to land, water, natural resource and culture, we will seek to redress … governing body responsible for the uses of the land and water within the wilderness area. 2. Democracy—All partners …
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World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes

… meet this standard in an era of climate change and global pollution (Venter et al. 2016, Halpern et al. 2016). However, … Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: 96. Bernard, E., Penna, L.A.O & … when the brown- wrinkled Mother Earth was still covered by water, the crown of the Earth—the mountains of Altai were …
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Restoring Forest Landscapes - An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration

… services can be affected when ecosystems become degraded. Water quality can decline, carbon can be emitted into the … Kenya, was excavated down to 1 m above the brackish water table. Casuarina equisetifolia was planted directly … and expansion of housing settlements; and • industrial pollution of rivers. Behind each of these direct causes is a …
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The rise of environmental crime - A growing threat to natural resources, peace, development and security

… chlorine- free. Inks are vegetable-based and coatings are water- based. UNEP’s distribution policy aims to reduce its … wildlife trade Forestry crimes Fisheries crimes Waste, pollution White collar environmental crimes Environmental … food security and our economies. Ecosystems provide clean water supply, clean air and secure food and ultimately both …
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Guidance on the Practical Application of the Espoo Convention

… For example the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (1979) (http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/), the … and International Lakes (http://www.unece.org/env/water) and the Convention on Access to Information, Public … context include activities with air pollutants or water pollutants, activities potentially affecting migrating …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Biodiversity Planning Law. International and National

… on Wetlands of International Importance, Especially as Water- fowl Habitat 1971;4 • Convention on International … protection initiative. Much of this law relates to pollution control, environmental impact assessment and the … and rehabilitation. A similar provi- sion relating to water is found in Article 8. The agreement also contains …
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Factsheet - Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans

… issues; n Improved management of coastal zones; n Reduced pollution in coastal waters; n Cast light on marine litter, … addressing: n Land-based sources of marine and coastal pollution; n Ship-generated marine pollution, such as oil, chemicals, litter, and invasive …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

Transboundary protected areas for peace and co-operation

… control of problems such as fire, pests, poaching, marine pollution and smuggling. Box 2.1 lists other examples of … Aqaba. Its Environmental Appendix refers to protection of water sources, nature reserves and protected areas, pest … linkages. Coordination is needed along migratory flyways, water routes and mountain ranges so as to promote rational …
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Managing Natural World Heritage

… in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of … of pesticides and fertilizers, major public works, mining, pollution, logging, firewood collection, etc. (iii) Human … high biodiversity, exceptional landscape values and water supplies crucial to the region. Threats include …
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