Transcription of CBD GUIDELINES The Ecosystem Approach
{{id}} {{{paragraph}}}
Biological diversity - the variety of life on Earth and the natural patterns itforms - is increasingly threatened by human activities. management of theEarth's biodiversity resources with the aim to reach the three objectives of theConvention on Biological Diversity: the conservation and sustainable use ofbiological diversity, and the equitable sharing of benefits arising from theutilization of genetic resources, presents a formidable challenge forhumankind. The processes linking ecosystems and species are complex, and anaction taken in one location may have unforeseen consequences elsewhere,often far away and many years later.
forest management, integrated river-basin management, integrated marine and coastal area management, and responsible fisheries approaches. These approach-es may support the implementation of the ecosystem approach in various sectors and biomes. Other related approaches, such as biosphere reserves, protected
Domain:
Source:
Link to this page:
Please notify us if you found a problem with this document:
{{id}} {{{paragraph}}}