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| Foreword |
| Executive Summary |
| ISME Action Plan for the Sustainable Management of Mangroves 2004-2009 |
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1. Background and justification
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2. Origin of the International Society of Mangrove Ecosystems |
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3. Key Issues, Responses/ Activities |
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Over-use(forestry,fisheries) |
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Aquaculture |
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Pollution/sedimentation(including oil/gas) |
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Hydrological modification(inland and coastal) |
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Coastal land use changes -agriculture, infrastructure and buildings, reclamation,etc. |
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Lack of appropriate legislation and enforcement of regulations |
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Shortage of capacity, mangrove specialists, managers,technicians |
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Inadequate communication,education, public awareness and participation |
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Climate change/sea-level rise |
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4.Activities at Global level |
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5.Conclusion |
| Reference |
| Appendix 1 ITTO Decision9(XXIX) |
| Appendix 2 Charter for Mangroves |
