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The mangrove, seagrass and coral reef ecosystems are of paramount ecological importance but have already undergone great degradation, which is advancing at an alarming rate. If present trends continue, the natural resource basis of the economy and ecology of tropical coastal regions will soon be ruined. This was the unanimous conclusion of the 110 scientists from 23 countries who gathered in…
This report on alternative livelihood systems for marginal lands was prepared in response to Preparatory Committee for UNCED decision 1/15, on "Soil loss and desertification and drought" of August 1990. The decision inter alia called for "an analysis of alternative sustainable systems of production of marginal lands. The majority of the people living in dryland areas derive their…
The world has a unique opportunity to use global markets for the benefit of all nations and all people. The 2002 Report looks at the workings of these global markets - at how they meet, or fail to meet, the needs of the world's poorest people. The outcome of this task highlights a serious problem: the richest 20% of the population now receives 150 times the income of the poorest 20%. While…
Past and present human intervention in the utilization and manipulation of environmental resources are having unanticipated consequences. The often-indiscriminate destruction of forests and woodlands, and the spectre of land degradation resulting in decreased productivity with dire social consequences is generally recognized. The earth's soils are being washed away, rendered sterile or…
Desertification control bulletin is an international bulletin published in six monthly intervals by UNEP to disseminate information and knowledge on desertification problems and to present news on the programmes, activities and achievements in the implementation of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification around the world. ( The bulletin is ceased in 2000. UNCCD library collection has most of…
Desertification control bulletin is an international bulletin published in six monthly intervals by UNEP to disseminate information and knowledge on desertification problems and to present news on the programmes, activities and achievements in the implementation of the Plan of Action to Combat Desertification around the world. ( The bulletin is ceased in 2000. UNCCD library collection has most of…