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Integrating mining and biodiversity conservation: Case studies from around the world
… and Biodiversity Conservation Indigenous peoples and the heritage of future generations The activity of mining … heritage of future generations – the biological as well as cultural heritage – is not adversely affected by the … are inherently values-based and have highly systematic cultural traditions of ascertaining excellent, best, mediocre …
Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment
… impact assessment within a given country are the result of cultural, socio-economic and natural conditions. The … that the Akwé: Kon Voluntary Guidelines for the Conduct of Cultural, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments … is always required. Examples can be scenic landscapes, heritage sites, sacred sites; etc. • Areas with other …
Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues
… where societies develop. It is on this land that all cultural, economic and productive activities occur, the land … land, weather patterns and variability, as well as the cultural circumstances of the populations who live in a … these factors; they also include effects on the cultural heritage or socio-economic conditions resulting from …
Mapping Biodiversity Priorities - a practical, science-based approach to national biodiversity assessment and prioritisation to inform strategy and action planning
… threatened, endemic, rare, or of particular ecological, cultural or socio-economic significance. ● Do not feel that … coral reef ecosystem in the world, and a recognised World Heritage Site. It extends for 2 300 km along the eastern … (such as flood control and water purification), and cultural services (such as recreational benefits). 10. …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… participation, association and expression, as well as cultural rights. Although there is growing international … the right to life. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), the body of experts appointed to … and its biodiversity, the environment and the national heritage are the responsibility of everyone.” A program …
Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation
… from wider issues of governance and the influence of cultural traditions in each individual country and region. … from wider issues of governance and the influence of cultural traditions (1) The global and regional policy … and socio-economic conditions; physical and cultural heritage; the current use of lands and resources for …
Explaining Ocean Warming: Causes, scale, effects and consequences
… effects on commercial fisheries and regulatory and cultural services Proliferation of sea defences (adaptation … positive and negative effects on primary production and cultural services Range extension, species invasion and … S, Marrs S. 2012. Seabirds in Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Trend Note 21. Scottish Natural Heritage, Inverness. …