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Biological diversity
Land and Agriculture
Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

Generally, the world's natural resources as handed down to the present generation, and specifically, the earth's outstanding physical, biological and geological formations, and habitats of threatened species of animals and plants and areas with scientific, conservation or aesthetic value. (Source: GEMET/WHC / OED)

Hierarchy

In other languages

French
patrimoine naturel
Russian
природное наследие
Spanish
patrimonio natural
Chinese, Simplified
自然遗产
Arabic
تراث طبيعي

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with natural heritage

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with natural heritage. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat
United Nations Environment Assembly