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Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?

… llama and guanaco, as well as a number of non-ungulate species. Many pastoralists keep a range of different species … to mountain grazing zones66. The spread of invasive alien species is a significant threat in many pastoral … ideal for dune stabilisation, has quickly become an alien invasive to the point where over 10 million hectares of …
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Groundwater in international law: Compilation of treaties and other legal instruments

… investigated or monitored. Article 22 - Introduction of alien or new species Watercourse States shall take all measures necessary to prevent the introduction of species, alien or new, into an international watercourse which may …
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Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability

… spread of genetically modified organisms or of invasive alien species; and emissions from burning biomass and its adverse … biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and introduction of alien species into the natural environment? • Are appropriate …
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Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies

… areas against illegal activities that threatened protected species. At the same time, scientific ecology recognised that … of many ecological funds and threaten the survival of many species. In such a context, the goals of conservation and … preservation of genetic diversity, sustainable use of species and ecosystems (IUCN/WWF/UNEP, 1980). 37 Caring for …
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Lessons learnt in the establishment and management of protected areas by indigenous and local communities in South Asia. TILCEPA report

… of a high number of endemic and threatened habitats and species in South Asia and threats faced by these demands that … leads towards maintenance or enhancement of a habitat and species therein. b) Local communities are the major players … with a common natural resource base (ecosystems and species). Or A group of people not necessarily traditionally …
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The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment

… Diversity CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species DALYs Disability-adjusted Life Years EIA … pollution and the introduction of invasive alien species are the main threats to these ecosystems and … measures necessary to prevent the introduction of species, alien or new, into an international watercourse which may …
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Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India

… CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora CLAMFIL Clam Filtration Model … the viability of ecosystems (Vos et al. 2008). Invasive Alien Species are one of the major threats to biodiversity … world’s important ‘biodiversity hotspots’, the invasion of alien plants is beset with ecological, economic and social …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

In the front line : Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs

… have yet achieved this. ❏ Reefs, involving numerous species with very different life histories and poorly … impacts to both reefs and mangroves. The introduction of alien species is a threat to marine ecosystems that is … introduced to reefs in Guam via ships’ hulls, and other alien species are spreading on the reefs of Hawaii, …
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Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts

… on human health, agriculture, drinking water and aquatic species. However the effluent—if properly collected and … of natural resources and the spread of invasive alien species facilitated through global trade, both made … capacity of certain species, many of which are alien invasives, i.e. not native to the ecosystem. With the …
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Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting

… layer. (2) Utility in the management of non indigenous species which are pests of plants (such as some invasive alien species). (3) Contribution to the protection of the … including climate change, plant pests (including invasive alien species), trade, food aid, new production technologies …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity