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Proceedings of the International Conference on Wetlands: The People 's Role in Wetlands Management

Author
Marchand M., Haes, H.A.U.,de (eds)
Date
1990
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-041450)
Publisher | Place of publication
Centre for Environmental Studies of Leiden University | Leiden, Netherlands
ISBN
N: 90-5191-038-X
Pages
872 p.
Conference name | place | date
International Conference on Wetlands: The People's Role in Wetlands Management | Leiden | 19890605 -19890608
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, China, El Salvador, France, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Togo, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, Venezuela, Boliv. Rep. of, Zambia
Subject
Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Mangroves Coastal zone management Land-use planning Protected area Wetlands
Abstract

Conclusions include: - a discussion of the following considerations: general; legal; planning, economic, organizational, information, education and research; Also the Ramsar Convention; Keynotes; and Workshops: I: Mangroves; II: Coastal wetlands and lagoons; III: Floodplains; IV: Man-made wetlands: V: Poaching, wildlife cropping and sport hunting; VI: Traditional uses: risks and potentials for wise use; VII: People and national parks; VIII: Perception, awareness, education and communication; IX: Enhancing participation in planning and development processes; X: People's reactions towards regulations and incentives; XI: Conflict handling; XII: Integrated water- and wetland management; XIII: Ramsar, participation and wise use; XIV: Science and participation; XV: Regional development and the role of donor agencies in participatory wetland management;

Other references

Treaty

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat

Treaty | Multilateral | Ramsar |

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Monitoring, Management/conservation, Migratory species, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Land-use planning

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000531)