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The Ramsar Toolkit (3rd edition);|The Ramsar Handbooks for the Wise use of wetlands, 3rd edition
Biodiversity Conservation
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2007
The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) is an intergovernmental treaty whose mission is the "conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world"
Evaluating effectiveness: a framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas
Biodiversity Conservation
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Hockings Marc ...[et al.]

2006
The evaluation of management effectiveness is generally achieved by the assessment of series of criteria (represented by carefully selected indicators) against agreed objectives or standards. The following definitions refer specifically to the context of protected area management effectiveness.
Guide for National Ozone officers
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UNEP DTIE

2005
This guide is a summary of the many important issues that concern a National Ozone Officer (NOO) and the international agencies that assist the NOO. The NOO’s own Government as well as the international agencies are involved in the protection of the ozone layer. our government has ratified the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and has committed itself to reduce in stages, and finally phase out. the production and consumption of these substances by fixed dates. If the government does not fulfil these commitments, it will be held to be in non-compliance with serious consequences for the country.
Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use : lessons learned from ecological networks
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Bennett, Graham

2004
The importance of strengthening ecological coherence and resilience as necessary conditions for both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development has attracted growing attention in recent years in a wide range of conservation and development fora. The World Summit on Sustainable Development, that was held in Johannesburg in September 2002, adopted the goal of securing by 2010 a significant reduction in the current rate of biodiversity loss. In setting out how this can be achieved within the context of sustainable development, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation called for the promotion of ‘national and regional ecological networks and corridors’.
FLOW: The essentials of environmental flows
Environmental Governance
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Bergkamp, G.

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Dyson, M.

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Scanlon, J. (eds)

2003
An environmental flow is the water regime provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and where flows are regulated. Environmental flows provide critical contributions to river health, economic development and poverty alleviation. They ensure the continued availability of the many benefits that healthy river and groundwater systems bring to society. It is increasingly clear that, in the mid and long term, failure to meet environmental flow require-ments has disastrous consequences for many river users. Addressing the water needs of aquatic ecosystems will often mean reducing the water use of one or more sectors. These are tough choices, but they have to be made to ensure the long-term health of the basin and the activities it encom-passes.
Special Report: First International Conference on the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary Held in Auckland
Biodiversity Conservation, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment
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The inaugural International Conference on the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary convened in Auckland, New Zealand, bringing together scientists and conservationists to address the extensive and tragic history of whale overexploitation in the Southern Hemisphere. Dr. Scott Baker from the University of Auckland emphasized the importance of viewing the sanctuary not only as a protective measure for whales but also as a means to enhance understanding of these marine mammals and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. The conference underscored the need for comprehensive conservation strategies to safeguard whale populations and their environments.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Became Law, That Was Agreed Upon Earth Summit
Environmental Governance, Climate Change Resilience, Biodiversity Conservation, Anamua: Treasures of the Pacific Environment
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This is an audio recording published by Radio Australia (approx. 26 minutes) via the SPREP Library. It reports that the UNFCCC, negotiated at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit with over 150 signatory nations, became international law less than two years later. While its goal—to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations to prevent human‑driven climate disruption—has faced criticism for lacking adequate strength, it marked the first global treaty on climate under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities." The episode also features a group of 25 environmental advocates from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands sharing their experiences in Japan, highlighting the environmental toll of unsustainable logging and efforts to raise awareness among consumers and officials
Conserving biodiversity sustaining livelihoods : experiences from GEF-UNDP biological diversity projects : lessons learned
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UNDP/GEF

Biological diversity is the variety and variability of all species of plants, animals and microorganisms, as well as the ecosystems they compose. It serves and sustains our lives in countless ways by providing food, fuel, shelter, and medicines. Conserving biodiversity is in our self-interest.

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