IUCN

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) advocates an ecosystem approach to environmental management, and spells out the principles in its Appendix 1. However, applying these principles can sometimes be less than straightforward. This book tells the story of an ecosystem approach to the rehabilitation of the lower delta of the Senegal River in Mauritania, in and around Diawling National Park.

After an introduction to the European common agricultural policy and to sustainable rural development, examples are given on how sustainable rural development takes place in various regions of Poland. Prepared in the framework of the project "Integrating Nature Protection and Agricultural Policy".

After a general overview of the state of Poland's surface waters, the influence of agricultural activity on the (ground and surface) water quality is highlighted, and rules on how to protect water resources by applying suitable agricultural practices are being formulated. This document is developed within the project "Integrating nature protection and agricultural policy".