Threats to Biodiversity Sample Clauses

Threats to Biodiversity. As part of WWF’s strategic planning, a threats analysis (see Table 1) and conceptual model (see Figure 2) identified the most immediate threats and drivers to biodiversity loss.
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Threats to Biodiversity. The Ruvuma Landscape is undergoing an extraordinary transformation that could either lead to ecological and social degradation seen elsewhere in Africa, exacerbated by climate change, or a more secure future through protection, management, and sustainable use of the unique natural assets now at risk. The demands on this landscape are so great that trade-offs among the services and values have become the rule. The challenge is compounded as growing degradation reduces the landscape’s ability to support livelihoods, economic development, and economic opportunities. This combination of ever-growing demands seriously diminishes the prospects for achieving core development and sustainability goals, including those of the Millennium Development Goals and Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. The need to identify and mediate these trade-offs is critical in securing sustainable ecosystems and livelihoods (see Figure 3).
Threats to Biodiversity. Although 75 percent of the natural cover of the ECR is still intact, a result of the inaccessibility of the ecoregion, the ECR is poised for a potentially dramatic transformation in the coming years from multiple pressures ranging from large-scale infrastructure projects to mining and petroleum development and ill-planned agricultural projects that will likely increase current rates of ecosystem loss and fragmentation. Development projects such as these are also expected to lead to new colonization and settlement, bringing with it further loss of forest cover. Together, these transformative forces will reduce the current ecological integrity of the region and, in so doing, reduce its resiliency to the expected manifestations of climate change, while potentially exacerbating regional climate changes, the number one threat facing the region (see Figure 5). In 2008, WWF and Fundación Natura completed a climate change vulnerability analysis for the ECR. The study revealed that significant shifts in precipitation and temperature will affect the distribution of ecosystems throughout the ecoregion, along with the plant and animal composition of each ecosystem. These changes may eventually result in local extinctions of vulnerable species, and will undoubtedly impair environmental flows of critical importance for the Amazon biome. According to analyses, three sites (Alto Fragua – Indi Wasi National Park in Colombia, the Sangay – Llanganates biological corridor in Ecuador, and the Tabaconas Namballe Sanctuary in Peru) and 2 Regional migrants include the golden-plumed parakeet (Leptosittaca branickii), a creature adapted to regional migrations over a wide altitudinal range. Species such as the red-bellied grackle (Hypopyrrhus pyrohypogaster) are threatened and endemic to the region. Large blocks of forest and xxxxxx of the Amazonian slopes of the ECR provide critical habitat for endangered and emblematic species such as the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) and the mountain tapir (Tapirus pinchaque). their buffer zones were identified as among the most vulnerable, and adaptation measures are needed for their effective management (see Annex F). Road, waterway and port development aim to enable greater economic integration across the Andes, Amazon and Pacific, especially as part of the Initiative for Regional Infrastructure Integration in South America (IIRSA). Further compounding these threats to biodiversity is increased development of mining and oil exploitation in ...

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  • Diversity The Employer and the Union recognize the values of diversity in the workplace and will work cooperatively toward achieving a work environment that reflects the interests of a diverse work force.

  • Supplier Diversity Seller shall comply with Xxxxx’s Supplier Diversity Program in accordance with Appendix V.

  • Vaccinations Contractor understands, acknowledges, and agrees that, pursuant to Article II of the General Appropriations Act, none of the General Revenue Funds appropriated to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) may be used for the purpose of promoting or advertising COVID-19 vaccinations in the 2024-25 biennium. It is also the intent of the legislature that to the extent allowed by federal law, any federal funds allocated to DSHS shall be expended for activities other than promoting or advertising COVID-19 vaccinations. Contractor represents and warrants that it is not ineligible, nor will it be ineligible during the term of this Contract, to receive appropriated funding pursuant to Article II.

  • Medical Verification The Town may require medical verification of an employee’s absence if the Town perceives the employee is abusing sick leave or has used an excessive amount of sick leave. The Town may require medical verification of an employee’s absence to verify that the employee is able to return to work with or without restrictions.

  • Vaccination and Inoculation ‌ (a) The Employer agrees to take all reasonable precautions to limit the spread of infectious diseases among employees, including in-service seminars for employees. Where the Employer or Occupational Health and Safety Committee identifies high risk areas which expose employees to infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available, such immunizations shall be provided at no cost to the employee. The Committee may consult with the Medical Health Officer. Where the Medical Health Officer identifies such a risk, the immunization shall also be provided at no cost. The Employer shall provide Hepatitis B vaccine, free of charge, to those employees who may be exposed to bodily fluids or other sources of infection. (b) An employee may be required by the Employer, at the request of and at the expense of the Employer, to take a medical examination by a physician of the employee's choice. Employees may be required to take skin tests, x-ray examination, vaccination, and other immunization (with the exception of a rubella vaccination when the employee is of the opinion that a pregnancy is possible), unless the employee's physician has advised in writing that such a procedure may have an adverse effect on the employee's health.

  • Influenza Vaccine Upon recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health, all employees shall be required, on an annual basis to be vaccinated and or to take antiviral medication for influenza. If the costs of such medication are not covered by some other sources, the Employer will pay the cost for such medication. If the employee fails to take the required medication, she may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the home until such time as the employee has been cleared by the public health or the Employer to return to the work environment. The only exception to this would be employees for whom taking the medication will result in the employee being physically ill to the extent that she cannot attend work. Upon written direction from the employee’s physician of such medical condition in consultation with the Employer’s physician, (if requested), the employee will be permitted to access their sick bank, if any, during any outbreak period. If there is a dispute between the physicians, the employee will be placed on unpaid leave. If the employee gets sick as a reaction to the drug and applies for WSIB the Employer will not oppose the application. If an employee is pregnant and her physician believes the pregnancy could be in jeopardy as a result of the influenza inoculation and/or the antiviral medication she shall be eligible for sick leave in circumstances where she is not allowed to attend at work as a result of an outbreak. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

  • The Contractor must 16.1.1. treat all Authority Protected Information as confidential and safeguard it accordingly, implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect Authority Protected Information against disclosure; 16.1.2. only use the Authority Protected Information for the purposes of performing its obligations under the Framework Agreement; 16.1.3. only disclose the Authority Protected Information to such Contractor Representatives that are directly involved in the performance of the Framework Agreement and need to know the information; and 16.1.4. not disclose any Authority Protected Information without the prior written consent of the Authority.

  • XXXREAS the Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the "1940 Act") as an open-end, series management investment company; and

  • Clinical 1.1 Provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care and individual case management to a specific group of patients/clients including assessment, intervention and evaluation. 1.2 Undertakes clinical shifts at the direction of senior staff and the Nursing Director including participation on the on-call/after-hours/weekend roster if required. 1.3 Responsible and accountable for patient safety and quality of care through planning, coordinating, performing, facilitating, and evaluating the delivery of patient care relating to a particular group of patients, clients or staff in the practice setting. 1.4 Monitors, reviews and reports upon the standard of nursing practice to ensure that colleagues are working within the scope of nursing practice, following appropriate clinical pathways, policies, procedures and adopting a risk management approach in patient care delivery. 1.5 Participates in xxxx rounds/case conferences as appropriate. 1.6 Educates patients/carers in post discharge management and organises discharge summaries/referrals to other services, as appropriate. 1.7 Supports and liaises with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care. 1.8 Completes clinical documentation and undertakes other administrative/management tasks as required. 1.9 Participates in departmental and other meetings as required to meet organisational and service objectives. 1.10 Develops and seeks to implement change utilising expert clinical knowledge through research and evidence based best practice. 1.11 Monitors and maintains availability of consumable stock. 1.12 Complies with and demonstrates a positive commitment to Regulations, Acts and Policies relevant to nursing including the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia, the Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia, the National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse and the Poisons Act 2014 and Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016. 1.13 Promotes and participates in team building and decision making. 1.14 Responsible for the clinical supervision of nurses at Level 1 and/or Enrolled Nurses/ Assistants in Nursing under their supervision.

  • Contractor Staff All employees of the Contractor, or of its subcontractors, who perform Project Based IT Consulting Services under the resulting Authorized User Agreement, shall possess the necessary qualifications, training, licenses, and permits as may be required within the jurisdiction where the services specified are to be provided or performed, and shall be legally entitled to work in such jurisdiction. All persons, corporations, or other legal entities that perform Services under the Contract on behalf of Contractor shall, in performing the Services, comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws concerning employment in the United States. The following requirements shall apply in addition to the requirements of Appendix B, section 42, Employees, Subcontractors and Agents, unless otherwise agreed to by the Authorized User:

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