What is it about?
Small island developing states have been effective in ensuring that their special interests are reflected in international agreements for environment and conservation
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Why is it important?
Islands as center of evolution and biodiversity face special challenges in conservation. It is important that international conventions and agreements take account of island specificity and support their conservation efforts.
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In my half-century of work with islands, I have helped to build recognition of their special needs, and supported them in becoming recognized internationally. This article documents their success in international negotiations.
Arthur Dahl
International Environment Forum
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This page is a summary of: Island conservation issues in international conventions and agreements, Environmental Conservation, April 2017, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s0376892917000224.
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