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Promote the development of methods to quantify (in economic terms) freshwater ecosystem functions. When appropriate, incorporate environmental accounting into analyzes of the overall economic performance of a country or region in order to take environmental losses into account.
which, in general, has a very low replenishment rate. Misuse may result in serious ecological, economic and social damage. Ensure an adequate balance between promotion of privatization and globalization of the region's economy and strengthening the capacity of government agencies for developing and implementing adequate control and enforcement of environmental standards
Promote the effective implementation of national and international ecosystem and biodiversity conservation agreements that relate to water management including, for example, migratory birds that live in wetlands, conservation of wetlands of international value, etc. Plan for sustainable resource use and land-use planning from local, national and international perspectives.
Possible Implementation Activities
Support development of national environmental strategies regarding water use and coordinate these with regional and global strategies for sustainable development, in accordance with the requirements of Agenda 21. Ensure genuine and broad participation of civil society and the local scientific community.
Discourage unsustainable use of water resources. Pay special attention to groundwater use, as the available evidence indicates that there is a widespread tendency to overuse this resource
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Give priority to sustainable development over economic growth while seeking an adequate overall balance between ecosystem conservation and development.
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Facilitate active participation of NGOs, local governments, universities and other civil organizations in environmental decision-making.
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Strengthen government and private institutions that safeguard basic environmental quality and promote research on more sustainable resource use.
Promote transparency and understanding of tradeoffs in resource use, including green accounting efforts.
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