Definition(s)
Ecosystem management is a process that aims to conserve major ecological services and restore natural resources while meeting the socioeconomic, political and cultural and needs of current and future generations. The principal objective of ecosystem management is the efficient maintenance and ethical use of natural resources. Source: Wikipedia/Lackey, R.T. 'Seven pillars of ecosystem management', Landscape and Urban Planning Vol. 40: p. 21-30.
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Alternative labels:
integerated ecosystem management
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In other languages
French
gestion des écosystèmes
Russian
регулирование экосистем
Spanish
gestión de los ecosistemas
Arabic
إدارة النظام الإيكولوجي
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73 multilateral treaties
39 bilateral treaties
86 national legislations
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2 environmental goals and declarationsMultilateral environment agreements tagged with ecosystem management
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Jeddah Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs1 document |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |