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| Doc Name:
| The World Bank and biodiversity - 1988-2005 : Mountains to coral reefs |
| Keywords:
| action plans, agricultural production, agricultural productivity, Agriculture, agrobiodiversity, Alien Species, Amazonian ecosystems, animals, Aquatic Resources, Atlantic Forest, Barrier Reef, Basin, Biodiversity, biodiversity activities, Biodiversity Conservation, Biodiversity Convention, biodiversity costs, biodiversity funds, biodiversity impacts, biodiversity investments, biodiversity loss, biodiversity management, Biodiversity Project, biodiversity projects, biodiversity value, biological corridors, Biological Diversity, Biological resources, Biosphere, Biosphere Reserve, Bird, Bird Areas, Brazilian Amazon, Brazilian Rain Forest, breeding, buffalo, buffer zone, buffer zones, Carbon Sequestration, causes of biodiversity loss, civil strife, Climate, Climate Change, coast, coastal protection, coastal zone, coastal zone management, coastline, community involvement, community participation, Congo Basin, conservation activities, conservation areas, conservation corridors, conservation efforts, Conservation Fund, conservation initiatives, conservation management, conservation of biodiversity, conservation planning, conservation priorities, conservationists, Coral, Coral Reef, Coral Reefs, crane, cranes, Critical Ecosystems, critical habitats, crop damage, Crop Protection, crops, Deforestation, desert ecosystems, discharge, dry forests, ducks, Ecology, Ecosystem, Ecosystem Assessment, ecosystem management, Ecosystem Services, Ecosystems, elephants, encroachment, Endemic Bird Areas, environmental benefits, environmental concerns, environmental conditions, environmental degradation, environmental education, environmental sustainability, exotic plants, farming practices, farms, field guides, fish, fish species, fisheries, flood control, floods, Floristic Region, food security, food source, Forest, Forest Conservation, Forest ecosystems, Forest Governance, Forest Law, Forest Law Enforcement, Forest Protection, forestry, Freshwater, freshwater biodiversity, Freshwater Ecosystems, Genetic, Genetic diversity, gorillas, grassland, grasslands, Harm, hotspots, Human disturbances, illegal wildlife, illegal wildlife trade, images, Indigenous Peoples, Invasive Alien Species, Invasive Species, key sites, Lakes, Land Management, land use, land use strategies, landscape, Landscapes, large marine ecosystems, legislation, livelihoods, Livestock, local communities, Lowland Forests, mallard, mammals, Marine Conservation, marine ecosystems, Marine Resources, Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, Mongolian Steppe, monitoring wildlife trade, mountain ecosystems, mountain habitats, Mountains, municipal governments, musk deer, National Biodiversity, national park, national parks, native species, natural disasters, natural ecosystems, natural habitats, Natural Resource, Natural Resource Management, natural resources, Nature, nature conservation, nest, nest sites, owls, Penguins, plant, pond, ponds, preservation, Protected Areas, qualitative assessments, Rain Forest, rain forests, Rainforest, Red List, Reef, regional development banks, reserve management, reserves, rodent, sacred groves, savanna, seed funding, sewage, sewage treatment, snail, Snails, snow leopard, soil conservation, soils, streams, Sustainable Development, sustainable forest management, sustainable management, sustainable natural resource, sustainable natural resource management, sustainable use of biodiversity, temperate forests, tigers, tourism, tourism development, Trees, tropical forest, trust funds, variety, wetland, wetland ecosystems, Wetlands, wilderness, wilderness areas, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Trade, Zoological Society,
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| Language:
| English |
| Region:
| The World Region ; |
| Rep Title:
| The World Bank and biodiversity - 1988-2005 : Mountains to coral reefs |
| Topics:
| Environment ; Water Resources ; Finance and Financial Sector Development |
| SubTopics:
| Wildlife Resources ; Wetlands ; Ecosystems and Natural Habitats ; Banks & Banking Reform ; Biodiversity |
| Unit Owning:
| Environment Department (ENV) |
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| The conservation and sustainable use of natural ecosystems and biodiversity are critical elements of the Bank's overarching mission - to alleviate poverty and support sustainable development. This study looks at all aspects of biodiversity - the foundation and mainstay of agriculture, forests, fisheries, soil conservation, and water quality, through the biological resources that provide the raw materials for livelihoods, sustenance, trade, medicines, and industry. It further reviews genetic diversity which provides the basis for new breeding programs, improved crops, enhanced agricultural production, and food security, in contrast to natural habitats and ecosystems that provide services which reduce human vulnerability, in addition to the natural hazards, i.e., drought, floods, tsunamis, and hurricanes. Further addressed are the forests, grasslands, freshwater, and marine and other natural ecosystems, that provide global environmental benefits, such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and nutrient and hydrological cycling. Sound ecosystem management provide countless streams of benefits to, and opportunities for, human societies, while it also supports the web of life. Biodiversity conservation contributes to environmental sustainability, a critical Millennium Development Goal (MDG), and a central pillar of Bank assistance. The report examines the Bank biodiversity portfolio, reviews the implementation of the Biodiversity Convention, and focuses on mainstreaming biodiversity in development: through natural resource management programs, to include agriculture, as well as mainstreaming biodiversity in infrastructure projects. Also reviewed is the work with civil society, namely the involvement of indigenous peoples, and the approach towards conservation of protected areas. Notwithstanding, also described is conservation work with the private sector, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and public-private partnerships, including engaging the scientific community, with a view to attracting youth and the relevant learning. Finally, the report explores new challenges and opportunities, specifically on the subject of invasive alien species, climate change and how it affects biodiversity, and, on forestry and the relevant forest law enforcement and governance. Further challenges include wildlife trade, improving land management, and impact monitoring. |
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