Steppe managementThe productivity of steppe pastureland goes hand in hand with steppe biodiversity as besides management drought is the limiting factor. Steppes are in generallly lacking the large herbivores which in the past grazed the steppe. Agriculture took over their influence. Steppe conservation means therefore optimising the agricultural management resulting in increassed rural economy and biodiversity. Extensive husbandry is one of the key words in improved management.
Integrated Coastal and Marine ManagementIn the Coastal Zone a comlex interaction of ecosystems, natural resources and thier managment (or lack of management ) are coming togehter. 2/3 of the world population can be found near the coastal zone. Improved management of the coastal zone means therefore creating win-win situation by bringing coastal and marine stakeholders togehter. This process has to be done on local, regional and national level. On policy and users level. Only in this way