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Environmental issues and sustainable futures : a critical guide to recent books, reports, and periodicals

1996

Tanks and thyme : biodiversity in the former Soviet military areas in central Europe

1996

Large areas previously occupied by Warsaw Pact forces have been vacated in Central and Eastern Europe after the political changes in 1989 and 1990. Many of these areas are potentially rich in natural resources and variety of habitats.

Guía de procedimientos para el manejo de humedales en Costa Rica

1996 Aguilar Rojas, Grethel | Windevoxhel Lora, Néstor José | Córdoba Muñoz, Rocío | Calvo Cruz, Victor |

An inventory of wetlands of the Lao P.D.R.

1996 Claridge, Gordon |

Wetlands play a very important role in the lives of the people of Lao PDR. The majority of the population of 4.1 million live in the wetland rich Mekong basin and are dependent on wetlands for subsistence and income generation. In addition to freshwater fish - the principal source of animal protein in the country - a wide range of other wetland products are utilised. The waters of the Mekong and its tributaries are also significant for hydro-power generation and irrigation capacity.

Participatory strategic planning for strengthening EIA capacity : proceedings of the workshop..., 15-18 September 1996

1996

Summarizes the proceedings of participatory workshop, organized by IUCN's Regional EIA Programme in Kathmandu from 15-18 September 1996. The workshop reviewed the existing systems of EIA in South Asian countries and examined the strengths and weaknesses of the current EIA system to formulate the strategies and priority action plans to strengthen EIA systems throughout South Asia