Sentences with phrase «conservation management initiatives»

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It includes a commitment to operate sustainably in terms of raw material sourcing, greenhouse gas emissions, energy conservation, water management, biodiversity, community initiatives and health and nutrition.

Trainings will showcase water and land management best practices, successful examples from other communities, and will provide resources, advice, and support for local conservation, restoration, and sustainable development initiatives.

In addition to Mass Audubon, the state's largest nature conservation nonprofit, partners in the NWF initiative include the Ipswich River Watershed Association, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Boston University, University of New Hampshire, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Office of Coastal Zoneconservation nonprofit, partners in the NWF initiative include the Ipswich River Watershed Association, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Boston University, University of New Hampshire, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Office of Coastal ZoneConservation and Recreation and Office of Coastal Zone Management.

«These results highlight the potential for an infusion of resources and staff at established MPAs — and at MPAs in the pipeline — to enhance MPA management and ensure that MPAs realize their full potential,» said Dr. Helen Fox of the National Geographic Society, who led the research initiative together with Dr. Michael B. Mascia of Conservation International.

Both of these birds are high conservation priorities in the Northeast, and hybrid identification and monitoring can aid in management and conservation initiatives for Saltmarsh and Nelson's sparrows,» said Walsh, who conducted the study as part of her doctoral research under the mentorship of Kovach.

The programme includes seven metrics to measure performance, such as recycling, litter management and power conservation, and schools can apply for coveted «Green Flag» status to recognise their environmental initiatives.

-- Maintain an open dialogue with community grassroots conservation groups like Wildsight and The Elk River Alliance and other local organizations to communicate initiatives, management decisions, restrictions and openings when it is possible.

The technical support mission built on initiatives from the World Heritage Centre and UNESCO's World Heritage Marine Programme to increase management effectiveness by using spatial planning approaches as a key - tool in marine conservation.

Combining the numbers from Ecosystem Marketplace's latest Forest Carbon Markets report, which identifies 168 conservation projects under carbon management that protects over 25 million hectares of forest, with the business sector's rising interest in REDD and other forest carbon initiatives indicate incentives - based schemes for conservation are working.

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, as well as promoting the conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD +) is a voluntary initiative that developing countries may participate in as a contribution to climate change mitigation.

Domestic and unilateral initiatives in the conservation and sustainable management of forests have shown progress and provide insight into best practices; yet much more action is needed.

This is also in line with UNEP's Green Economy initiative as for the same dollar, euro, peso or yuan not only are we combating climate change, but potentially delivering additional economic, environmental and developmental benefits from improved water supplies, soil stabilization and reduced biodiversity losses alongside new kinds of green jobs in natural resource management and conservation.

Much of the blame for this can, of course, be attributed to lax regulations; in the U.S., the first (and last) major wave of national legislation addressing ocean and coastal conservation was enacted in the 1970s, with the enactment of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), amongst others.In recent years, we've seen coastal states taking the initiative in forming regional partnerships aimed at protecting and promoting their dwindling oceanic and coastal resources.

Areas of Expertise * Site Analysis & Development * Instituting Cost Conservation Measures * Supporting Multiple Business Locations * Multi-Million Dollar Budget Management * Resolving Ground Contamination Initiatives * Creating a Shared Project Management Vision * Conflict / Dispute Resolution & Root Cause Analysis * Strict Adherence to HSE Regulations * Manage Projects from concept through completion * Highly organized appro...

Key Highlights: • Oversaw all permitting initiatives for Oil Conservation Division and Bureau Land Management.

Indigenous people are fully supportive of land and biodiversity conservation and this is evidenced by the constant efforts of Indigenous people to engage in land management and caring for country initiatives.