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Principles of phytosanitary legislation

… in conformity with international regulations 41 2.3.3 The shortage of facilities for implementation 41 2.4 Asia and … in Asia, 197I (E*) 34. Systematic index of international water resources 2. Wildlife and national park legislation in … Propiedad, tenencia y redistribución de tierras en la 10. Water law in selected European countries (Belgium, …
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Protected landscapes and cultural and spiritual values

… landscape (when applicable), past and current land- and water-use practices and their links to cultural and spiritual … trade routes, historic settlements, intricate land and water-use systems, and traces of sophisticated social … and dated at around 1533 (Ortner 1989). Although a shortage of reli- able data prevents a definitive chronology …
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Pay : Establishing payments for watershed services

… for watershed services is an emerging innovation in water management. This guide offers a hands-on explanation of … or restoring watershed services critical for downstream water security. About IUCN IUCN, the International Union for … and ecologically sustainable. www.iucn.org About the IUCN Water and Nature Initiative The IUCN Water and Nature …
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The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study

… promote the conservation of agricultural resources 31 1. Water resources 32 2. Soil resources 34 3. Genetic resources … in the poorer countries. This leads to a chronic food shortage which is laboriously confronted through a variety of … agricultural production, such as measures to safeguard water and soil resources. This study, therefore, is far from …
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International trade rules and the agriculture sector: selected implementation issues

… in that most developing countries have more than enough "water" between their bound and applied tariffs, and it is legal to use this water in response to any future unduly low-priced imports or … For example, it was claimed that it created an artificial shortage of railway transport capacities in early 2004 in …
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Invasive Alien Species - a threat to biodiversity

… mollusc diversity, and electric power generation; the water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) blocking waterways, … nutrient levels in the lake, promoting infestation by water hyacinths. - ! e Nile perch’s palatable bone-free white … adhering to vehicles, machinery and animals, as well as by water and wind. Because of its devastating e$ ect on crop …
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Evaluating effectiveness : A framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas

… scarcer. Conversely, some agencies have found that shortage of staff and funds increases the need for … Unfortunately, the commitment to setting aside land and water has yet to be always matched with similar commitments … Ecosystem services/ functions Catchment management and water supply Soil conservation Climate and disaster …
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Legal and institutional aspects of urban and peri-urban foresty and greening

… product supply (agricultural products, wood energy and water), erosion, sand encroachment and floods. On the other … level, such as those relating to air quality and drinking water standards, have impacts on sub-national level … results in an increasing use of charcoal. Growing fuel shortage leads to overcutting of the remaining trees and …
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African solutions in a rapidly changing world: nature-based solutions to climate change by African innovators in protected areas

… include, improved education standards, reduction in water borne diseases, and improved mangrove productivity. 3. … habitats, management of invasive species, enhancement of water supply for people and wildlife during the dry seasons, … for KWS staff and local communities. Impacts Protection of water sources and provision of more watering points in …
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Integrating Economics into Resource and Environmental Management Some Recent Experiences in the Pacific

… ‘management’ and bilateral negotiations with distant water fishing nations. In light of her review, she also … appear to have set the scene for selection of future water interventions, with SOPAC being requested to ensure … In the case of both Kiribati and Tuvalu, the dire shortage of aggregate on the atolls had raised questions …
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