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Integrating mining and biodiversity conservation: Case studies from around the world

… restoration processes, together with improved scientific knowledge, can help conserve biodiversity. They also show … or evolutionary functions; or their continued use by indigenous peoples who are still pursuing ‘traditional’ … ie w Perspectives on Mining and Biodiversity Conservation Indigenous peoples and the heritage of future generations The …
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Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… and on Lands and Waters Traditionally Occupied or used by Indigenous and Local Communities (decision VII/16 F, annex) … view This section provides an overview of the minimum knowledge required to address biodiversity in impact … and information sharing between experts and local / indigenous groups. 3.1 What is biodiversity? The Convention …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation

… specific provisions related to the participation of indigenous peoples. 4. Despite growing recognition of SEAs as … and SEAs. This will be achieved through expanding their knowledge base with respect to recent developments and trends … way that supports the full and effective participation of indigenous and local communities during EIA processes (CBD …
17 Jun 2026 Literature

Proposing goals for the coverage of protected areas based on management certification and assessment systems

… on Protected Areas (WCPA) Strategic Plan 2009–2012, on knowledge, science and the management of protected areas, … in private ownership; and land and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities; and through the … in mind the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and ALSO AWARE, however, that there is a …
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Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Project. InforMEA is steered by the MEA Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Initiative with the support of UN … the context of the right to food, the right to health, and indigenous rights to property, natural resources, and … the context of the right to food, the right to health, and indigenous rights to property, natural resources, and …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Explaining Ocean Warming: Causes, scale, effects and consequences

… the oceans. The present report addresses that gap in our knowledge. It is the most comprehensive review available of … new thermally defined habitats for previously denied non-indigenous species (e.g. newly observed warm-water species in … A, Johns D. 2001b. Case history and persistence of the non-indigenous diatom Coscinodiscus wailesii in the north- east …
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Mapping Biodiversity Priorities - a practical, science-based approach to national biodiversity assessment and prioritisation to inform strategy and action planning

… data carefully considered before it is included. Expert knowledge can be included where appropriate, and often plays … types, elevation, geology, and rainfall. ● Expert or local knowledge can be used to assist in the classification and … data. Other sources of evidence such as expert or indigenous knowledge can also be incorporated. The purpose of …
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Governance of Shared Waters - Legal and Institutional Issues

… of agree- ments by States. What is necessary is to promote knowledge of the rule of law and of what such rules actually … settlements, their crops, their economy, their personal knowledge of nature, as well as any relevant policy and … prejudice to national regulations for the protection of indigenous cultures and natural resources. Article XIV: The …
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