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Input for the 2020 targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity

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Input for CBD-WGRI in 2010

Language(s): English , Author(s): kemi.seesink@wetlands.org

Input from Wetlands International on the draft targets for 2020 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Attached the proposed targets and a column with our proposed changes. This has been provided to the Contracting Parties at the CBD-WGRI meeting in Nairobi, May 2010.

Main issue for Wetlands International is a specific target on ecosystems for fresh water.

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Wetlands and Livelihoods Programme

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