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Aspects of Trans-boundary Snow Leopard Conservation in Central Asia
… of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an environmental treaty under the aegis of the United Nations … Kachibekova, representing the Kyrgyz State Agency on Environmental Protection and Forestry. The workshop consisted … and advice from IUCN Caprinae Specialist Group. This uses standard field recording forms and has now also been used in …
World Heritage, Wilderness and Large Landscapes and Seascapes
… in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources … can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. … as there are few places on Earth that meet this standard in an era of climate change and global pollution …
Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities - Lessons learned and guidelines for implementation
… in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harness- ing the knowledge, resources … can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. … The 2017 global risk assessment is a clear reminder that environmental risks are a priority challenge worldwide with …
The economic lives of smallholder farmers - An analysis based on household data from nine countries
… climate and integrate smallholders 33 into markets is a standard and passive policy prescription. Would this be … productivity increases, the Green Revolution has caused environmental damage. Excessive and inappropriate use of …
Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs
… organic pollutants. For this to be achieved under variable environmental conditions and a multitude of physical, … organic pollutants. For this to be achieved under variable environmental conditions and a multitude of physical, … beyond, the Convention clearly stated that the required standard of evidence would be based on the need for …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… to increasing land scarcity caused by population growth, environmental degradation, changing climate conditions, and … impacts and do not increase vulnerability. 7. Environmental impacts due to a project are quantified and … and Woodhouse (2005 at 359) observe that even during "standard" customary land transactions, there is a shift …
Access to and use of marine genetic resources: understanding the legal framework
… aeCOAST Marine Research, Esplanadestraat ecoast.be bIUCN Environmental Law Centre, Gode Germany cEnvironmental … CNA for terrestrial bioprospecting is the Department of Environmental Affairs, but for MGR the Oceans and Coasts …