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Indigenous and traditional peoples and climate change

… in areas threatened by sea level rise, areas liable to drought and desertification, areas prone to natural disasters … land to compensate for loss of soil fertility, fires and drought caused by climate change. Indigenous people will need … availability as well as numerous strategies to escape drought (Bonkoungou and Niamir-Fuller 2001). Drylands that …
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Lessons learnt in the establishment and management of protected areas by indigenous and local communities in South Asia. TILCEPA report

… no fodder or water outside the forest thanks to a severe drought. Villagers are supported by political leaders who are … hunting of Shangai, a threatened antelope23. • In the drought-prone area of Rajasthan in India, Bhaonta-Kolyala is … only ensured a year round availability of water (in this drought-prone area) but has also increased soil fertility. …
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Protected landscapes and cultural and spiritual values

… the Gebaliya under the dual pressures of a long- lasting drought and the necessity for paid work to feed their … has been suffering for the last 15 years from a long-term drought. Recent tourist development has greatly exacerbated … of the Bedouin communities, are threat- ened by increasing drought due to global warming. Many areas in Egypt’s Eastern …
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Framework principles on Human Rights and the environment

… Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa, art. …
19 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Indigenous and local communities and protected areas: Towards equity and enhanced conservation. Guidance on policy and practice for co-managed protected areas and community conserved areas

… were impor tant as a last refuge for grazing in case of drought, a reserve for medical and ritual plants and for … commer cial purposes, with no regard to sustainability. Drought during the last decade arrived on top of all these …
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Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas

… rights of use. However, in case of dire need, such as a drought or any other emergency, another village may also …
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Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers

… honour the deities of the mountain and petition against drought and heavy snow. The group that performs the ritual at …
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