Definition(s)
The management of human use of the marine ecosystems so that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit to present generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. (Source: drafted from World Conservation Strategyâ IUCN, UNEP and WWF, 1980).
In other languages
French
préservation des ressources marines
Russian
сохранение морских ресурсов
Spanish
conservación de recursos marinos
Chinese, Simplified
海洋资源保护
Arabic
الحفاظ على الموارد البحرية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with marine resources conservation
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Basel Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Jeddah Convention | 17 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |
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Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea | 3 documents |