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Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… 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 … instruments. The 1981 African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR or Banjul Charter) contains several …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson 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 a tool to … way that supports the full and effective participation of indigenous and local communities during EIA processes (CBD …
21 Jun 2026 Literature

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

… or evolutionary functions; or their continued use by indigenous peoples who are still pursuing ‘traditional’ lifestyles based … 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) … and information sharing between experts and local / indigenous groups. 3.1 What is biodiversity? The Convention … system. For example, the introduction of the predatory non-indigenous Nile perch in lake Victoria has upset the entire …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… in private ownership; and land and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities; and through the recognition of … in mind the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; and ALSO AWARE, however, that there is a …
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Explaining Ocean Warming: Causes, scale, effects and consequences

… 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 … scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge …
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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. 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

… Parties so as to raise the standard of living of their peoples and so as to achieve total incorporation of their … prejudice to national regulations for the protection of indigenous cultures and natural resources. Article XIV: The …
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