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| Submission |
| ID |
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111680 |
| Submitting Entity |
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The Nature Conservancy |
| Submitted for |
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Thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-13) |
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| Main Information |
| Title |
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Beyond the Source: The environmental, economic and community benefits of source water protection |
| Description |
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The report analyzes the source watersheds of more than 4,000 large cities around the world. It illustrates how nature-based solutions such as reforestation, forest protection, and improved agriculture practices can be implemented at a scale to make a difference in mitigating and adapting to climate change, conserving biodiversity, and contributing to the health and well-being of billions of people. |
| Web Link |
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/doc/case-studies/inc/cs-inc-nature cons-report-en.pdf |
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| Additional Information |
| Countries |
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Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Brazil
China
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Kenya
Peru
United States of America |
| Ecosystems |
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Inland Waters Biodiversity |
| Regions |
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Africa
Asia and the Pacific
Latin America and the Caribbean
Western Europe and Others |
| Incentive Measures |
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Economic Valuation |
| Keywords |
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Water resources
Wetlands ecosystems
Agricultural biodiversity
Climate change
Economics, trade and incentive measures
Forest biodiversity
Health |
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