translate English to French: • Conversely, ecological networks are a potential source of socio-economic wealth, and their conservation provides guarantees on sustainable development: the quality of landscapes, fauna and flora, fosters the development of tourist activities; proper watercourse management limits the destructive effects of flooding and the consequences of prolonged drought on water consumption; international co-operation in the area of sensible management of natural resources helps harmonise relations between the counties involved, enhances their security and optimises ecological services.
La deuxième Conférence intergouvernementale « Biodiversité en Europe » (Budapest, Hongrie) note que la prise en compte de la conservation et de