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Guidelines for Sustainable Management of Wetlands.

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Sustainable use Wetlands Ecosystem preservation Education Financing Internal trade International trade Monitoring Research Sustainable development Tourism Trade in species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These guidelines aim to provide for sustainable management of wetlands that would contribute to (i) improve livelihoods while maintaining ecosystem functions; (ii) facilitate and provide a framework for sustainable management of wetlands; and (iii) maintain essential ecological and hydrological functions. The proposed framework is built on 3 hierarchical levels. The first is the level with the overall vision and which is responsible for setting the stage for the next levels. The next level is the management objectives specifically designed to achieve the vision. Finally is the lowest level that contains (i) the specific details and targets and (ii) timeframes and responsibilities required to operationalize each objective, and it deals with short term activities undertaken at a more localized scale.

Full text
English
Website
www.vpo.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Special fund, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity, Precautionary principle, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Plant protection, Coastal zone management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX