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The use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. (source: WCMC)

Background from Wikipedia

Sustainable use is the use of resources at a rate which will meet the needs of the present without impairing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The concept was notably put forth by the Brundtland Commission in 1987.

Uganda: Resolving Common Resource Conflicts  -  22 Oct 2007
AllAfrica.com,The grazing areas are among the typical CPR and designing property regimes that allow sustainable use requires rules that limit access.

Clean beaches committee okays US$78mn water plan - Mexico  -  22 Oct 2007
Business News Americas,Other directives include the efficient disposal of solid waste, the sustainable use of natural resources, measures to ensure the continual participation

Norwegian fisheries and aquaculture: Meeting the challenges  -  22 Oct 2007
Fish Update,...resource management reflects the best scientific advice available, taking into account the principle of the precautionary approach and sustainable use.

An Appreciation Of Al Gore  -  22 Oct 2007
Forbes,...ensuring the equitable and sustainable use of natural resources, and raising awareness of the linkages between ecological stress and conflict.

Turnbull announces $174m for water saving measures  -  22 Oct 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,...in all of our cities," Mr Turnbull said. "This builds on our commitment to ensuring that we have a more sustainable use of water ... at a grassroots level."

Biodiversity research strategies for a sustainable future  -  Oct 21, 2007
Times of Malta,Long-term scientific research efforts, such as those by the Conservation Biology Research Group at the University, are fundamental for sustainable use and

Organic v conventional - the showdown  -  Oct 21, 2007
Freshinfo,It wants them to encourage their elected representative to support the environment committee’s amendments to the directive, governing sustainable use of

Sustainable use of fisheries resources vital: Caricom deputy ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
Sun St.Kitts/Nevis,As a result, Caricom heads of government have placed the issue of the sustainable use of fisheries resources high on the regional agenda, while fishery

Liberia: President Sirleaf Addresses Diamond Conference  -  Oct 16, 2007
AllAfrica.com,...partnership needed to create conditions for the sustainable use of the country's mineral resources to overcome poverty and promote human development.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A sustainable future for Hammams  -  Oct 15, 2007
EUROPA,Different innovative approaches are developed for the sustainable use of the various sites. The researchers also assessed the risks involved in renovating

WORKING GROUP ON ARTICLE 8(J) HIGHLIGHTS:  -  Oct 19, 2007
Earth Negotiations Bulletin,On financial mechanisms for the retention of TK, CAMEROON proposed “providing funding� and AUSTRALIA added “relating to the conservation and sustainable use

Fact Sheet: Guarding Against Over-Fishing Through Cooperative ...  -  Oct 19, 2007
Whitehouse.gov (press release),...including $8 million for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument; $25 million to end over-fishing and ensure sustainable use of ocean resources,

Bringing pesticides legislation into the 21st century  -  Oct 17, 2007
Parlamento Europeo (Comunicados de prensa),The package consists of a Thematic Strategy on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (a set of policy guidelines) together with legislation to implement the

The Week Ahead 22-28 October 2007  -  Oct 19, 2007
European Parliament (press release),These cover placing on the market and day-to-day use (both co-decision, first reading), and a sustainable use strategy (own-initiative) (debate Monday,

WORKING GROUP ON ARTICLE 8(J) HIGHLIGHTS:  -  Oct 18, 2007
Earth Negotiations Bulletin,NEW ZEALAND requested to clarify throughout the text that the focus was on TK related to conservation and sustainable use. BRAZIL asked for references to

FIFTH MEETINGS OF THE WORKING GROUPS ON ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING ...  -  Oct 7, 2007
Earth Negotiations Bulletin,There are currently 190 parties to the Convention, which aims to promote the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components,

AWDC conference concludes with interestng views  -  Oct 18, 2007
Diamond World Magazine,During the scheduled gala dinner HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf spoke on the sustainable use of Liberia's diamond resources, and the making of Liberia as

'Legal' path plan for off-roaders  -  Sep 26, 2007
BBC News,...of soil as an environmental tool, and CCW's access people talking about 'sustainable' use of off-road recreational vehicles in the Cambrian Mountains.

Expanded NPFS to gulp $324m - FAO Rep  -  Oct 18, 2007
The Tide,It is not only crop production, it involves livestock, fisheries, forestry and sustainable use of natural resource�, he added.

EU: the environmental safeguard becomes a strategic target  -  Oct 10, 2007
Equilibri.net (subscription),...it is therefore necessary to find a strategy guaranteeing a more sustainable use of resources, through tax instruments and monetary incentives.

Biofuels Plans May Cause Water Shortages  -  Oct 10, 2007
The Associated PressIWMI is a Sri Lanka-based nonprofit scientific institute that focuses on sustainable use of water and land resources. It has 100 scientists from 16

Turkey: Organic agriculture in İzmir helps environmental protection  -  Oct 18, 2007
FreshPlaza,..."Organic agriculture provides product of high quality and promotes sustainable use of natural resources," said Naci Özgen, Ersezgin Companies Group food

Diet With A Little Meat Uses Less Land Than Many Vegetarian Diets  -  Oct 8, 2007
Science Daily (press release)A large pool of such land is available in New York state because for sustainable use, most farmland requires a crop rotation with such perennial crops as

Green Building Moves Outdoors: New Rating System to Encourage ...  -  Oct 6, 2007
Earthtimes.org,The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native

Marine parks bill is on its way  -  Oct 17, 2007
Whyalla News,...multiple use in order to protect marine and estuarine ecosystems, while also providing for the continued ecologically sustainable use of suitable areas.

This WEEK in the European Union  -  Oct 19, 2007
EUobserver.com,The reports cover day-to-day use of pesticides, placing them on the market and sustainable use of pesticides. Meanwhile, on Thursday, MEPs are to vote on

Church’s environment commission does not comment on Ramla l-Hamra ...  -  Oct 2, 2007
Malta Independent Online,Speaking about sustainable use of land, Prof. Axiak said: “Being sustainable in your choices, means making an extra effort to find alternative sites that

Union to help companies protect global biodiversity  -  Oct 5, 2007
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com,The union aims to support the contribution of the private sector to the sustainable use of biodiversity, recognising the need for support and input from

Poverty is affecting people, says Kumar  -  Oct 17, 2007
Fiji Times,...and 2008 that would ultimately contribute to speed economic recovery, sustainable use of natural resources, poverty reduction and food security for all.

Namibia: Environment Bill in Parliament  -  Sep 25, 2007
AllAfrica.com,In t he context of resource utilisation and conservation, as well as land use, this is underpinned by the concept of sustainable use and development without

Concern marks World Food Day in Timor Leste  -  Oct 17, 2007
Reuters AlertNet,Policies to preserve Timor’s fisheries, land and forestry resources are urgently needed for sustainable use of the country’s natural resources, according to

King of Sweden sounds the alarm about global warming  -  Oct 17, 2007
Afrique en ligne,Sustainable use of natural resources is really a precondition for economic development. Consequently, there should be no conflict between economic growth

WORKING GROUP ON ARTICLE 8(J) HIGHLIGHTS:  -  Oct 17, 2007
Earth Negotiations Bulletin,...indigenous and local communities; interactions between conservation, sustainable use and TK; and linking the Millennium Development Goals and TK.

Uganda: Evicting Basongora is Not the Solution  -  Oct 3, 2007
AllAfrica.com,Pastoralists practice dual roles of conservation and sustainable use of dry lands that cannot be devoted to any other use without the input of technology

Back to the future: The Outer Space Treaty turns 40  -  Oct 15, 2007
The Space Review,...seem to provide boundless room for operations, the limited availability of suitable orbits coupled with growing contamination threaten sustainable use.

Oil prices to keep rising  -  Oct 14, 2007
Malaysia Star,...however, the crucial issues of demand–supply, speculative positions and geopolitical risks will have to be weighed to ensure more sustainable use of oil

CEO coalition supports emissions reduction  -  Oct 1, 2007
National Post,The coalition of CEOs also urged "price signals" to encourage sustainable use of energy, which could include "emissions trading" and "environmental taxation

Home > News > Latin America Reading of World Developme...  -  Oct 19, 2007
World Bank Group,So there's a lot we can do to develop sustainable use plans for the forests and for the lands that have already been cut, for the watersheds,

Iwokrama needs to become example of sustainability -Commonwealth ...  -  Oct 16, 2007
Stabroek News,The work of the Centre is the geographical zonation of the Iwokrama Forest into two spatially equal zones: a Sustainable Use Area (SUA) and a Wilderness

Winds of Change Blowing Across the Educational Front  -  Sep 22, 2007
Arab News,...provide critical information for the protection and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems along the Saudi coast in the northern and central Red Sea.

Pygmies save sacred sites via satellite  -  Oct 12, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,..."But the company deserves credit for setting a benchmark for the sustainable use of forests which recognises rights of the indigenous people.

Loudoun Goes Green  -  Oct 10, 2007
Loudoun Connection,Its mission statement is "to promote the development of a local community economy based on environmental stewardship and the sustainable use of resources,"

Ministry, industry join hands to seek subsidy for sulphur  -  Oct 15, 2007
Livemint,The GoM, headed by agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, is looking into issues such as the sustainable use of fertilizers, apart from fertilizer pricing and

Satellites will help farmers to be water-wise  -  Sep 26, 2007
The Herald Eastern Cape,The department launched its water-wise and biodiversity campaign to address problems such as efficient water usage, pollution and the sustainable use of

Image caption: A fair organised by Werkzeitraum introduces ...  -  Sep 25, 2007
Swissinfo,They show how skilled craftsmen contribute to the sustainable use of resources. "Carpenters use only as much wood as appears in the finished product," Meyer

Chefredaktör och ansvarig utgivare:  -  Oct 2, 2007
Ny Teknik,Particular attention is placed on the development of new systems for the long-term sustainable use of natural resources. Job Description: The successful

Beijing 2008 – “Greenâ€? Stadium, Underground Path  -  Oct 16, 2007
GamesBids.com...energy in building, ecological preservation, sustainable use of resources and use of environmentally friendly construction materials, said authorities.

Case for effective sea, coastal management  -  Oct 1, 2007
Daily News - TSN,..."To make sure that there is sustainable use of the ocean and coastal areas and by considering current and future use of resources, it is imperative that

The Central Forest Reserve – A protected area of SKN  -  Sep 26, 2007
Sun St.Kitts/Nevis,The project aims to increase the involvement of the civil society and the private sector in the management and sustainable use of the area.

Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting  -  Oct 15, 2007
Stabroek News,But even as some studies point to the need to conserve, others point to sustainable use for economic means. A project by Kerry Prince, Kalamandeen and

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