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Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
GIWA Methodology Testing in the Baltic Region - Detailed Impact Assessment - Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Indicators, GIWA - Global International Waters Assessment, UNEP/GEF. The 2nd Baltic Test Team Meeting
Author: GIWA Methodology Testing in the Baltic Region - Causal Chain Analysis Component, GIWA - Global International Waters Assessment, UNEP/GEF. The 2nd Baltic Test Team Meeting
Author: GIWA Methodology Testing in the Baltic Region - Scoping/Scaling Component, GIWA - Global International Waters Assessment, UNEP/GEF. The 1st Baltic Test Team Meeting, St. Petersburg, Russia
Author: Global International Waters Assessment
Author: Ain LäänePublisher:
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Category : Aquatic resources conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Baltic sea region, one of the largest brackish water areas in the world. As a semi-enclosed sea, it is very sensitive to antrhopogenic pressures. Pollution remains the overarching problem. Eutrophication and overexploitation of fisheries remain severe problems. Policy options to mitigate these conditions are based on the Helsinki Convention and the EU Wate Framework Directive.
GIWA Regional Assessments: Baltic Sea
Author: Global International Waters Assessment
Author: A. LääneGlobal International Waters Assessment
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Category : Baltic Sea Region
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Baltic Sea region, one of the largest brackish water areas in the world. It is a semi-enclosed sea, which together with other physical as well as socio-economic characteristics makes it very sensitive to anthropogenic pressures. Eutrophication remains the most pressing problem in the region, as nitrogen and phosphorus inputs are still too high, despite considerable efforts to reduce discharges. The issue of overexploitation of fish is also considered as a severe problem, mainly due to the overutilization of fishing quotas, high exploitation rate and oversized fleet capacity. The past and present status and future prospects of these issues are discussed, and they are traced back to their root causes. Policy options to mitigate these problems are proposed, which are closely connected to the basic principles of the Helsinki Convention and EU Water Framework Directive to cater for a harmonized implementation of water protection measures in the Baltic Sea States.--Publisher's description.
Global International Waters Assessment
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Category : Amazon Basin
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
This report presents the assessment of the Amazon Basin, the largest basin on the planet and also one of the least understood. Although sparsely inhabited, the Basin is subject to extensive anthropogenic impacts through deforestation, mining, hydropower generation and agricultural activities that all have contributed to considerable changes in aquatic habitats and communities. The root causes of habitat and community modification are identified in the Madeira Basin, shared by Brazil, Bolivia and Peru, and potential policy options are presented.
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
Author: Barbara J. LauschePublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2831712459
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The central aim of this publication is to consider the key elements of a modern, comprehensive, and effective legal framework for successful management of protected areas. They provide practical guidance for all those involved in developing, improving, or reviewing national legislation on protected areas, be they legal drafters and practitioners, protected area managers, interested NGOs, or scholars. These guidelines include fifteen case studies, eight dealing with the protected area legislation of individual countries and six cases dealing with specific sites providing fundamental solutions that stand the test of time.
The United Nations World Water Development Report 4
Author: UnescoPublisher:
ISBN: 9789231042355
Category : Risk assessment
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
In the World Water Development Report (WWDR) series, the WWDR4 represents a milestone. While providing a comprehensive assessment of the world’s water resources it also introduces a strong thematic element. Building on the WWDR3 in the recognition of the externalities, the WWDR4 elaborates on the interactions between water and the drivers of change. The WWDR4 describes the major changes, uncertainties, and risks taking place in the world and their links to water resources. It gives account of the status and the trends related to water supplies, uses, management, institutions and financing; highlights regional hotspots, and addresses issues such as gender equality, water-related disasters, health and the role of ecosystems.