UN, United Nations (2011) Protection of coral reefs for sustainable livelihoods and development: Report of the Secretary-General. United Nations (UN).
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Often referred to as the "rain forests of the sea", tropical coral reefs rank among the most biologically rich and productive global ecosystems and are representing social, economic and environmental benefits for millions of people. Despite their importance, coral reefs are facing numerous local and global threats caused by human activity and climate change. Unsustainable fishing practices, coastal development, pollution, ocean warming and ocean acidification have already damaged one fifth of the coral reefs beyond repair and predictions are alarming should no change occur. Concerted global, national, regional and local efforts are therefore urgently required. Protection, resilience building, recovery, conservation and adaptation measures need to be implemented in an integrated, coherent manner and tailored to regional, national and local community needs, while involving all stakeholders. Rio+20 will offer the opportunity to review progress made to date as well as the remaining gaps in the implementation of the principles of the Rio Declaration, Agenda 21, the marine-related goals and targets set in the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPoI) as well as other ocean-related international agreements. In addition, it could serve to secure renewed political commitment by formulating concrete, ocean and coral reef related measures and actions.
| Item Type: | Documents |
|---|---|
| Class Number: | 500.PRO069 |
| Keywords: | UN, Sustainable Development, Coral Reefs, Conservation, Livelihood, UNCSD, Legislation, Socio-economic Aspects, Environmental Impact, MAP, Protected Areas, Green Economy, Rio Declaration, UNCED, National Parks, Tamil Nadu, Indigenous People, Local Communities |
| Subjects: | Biodiversity |
| Depositing User: | Varsha V icsf |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2022 04:22 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Jul 2022 04:22 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/15262 |
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