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The Sacred Dimension of Protected Areas: Proceedings of the Second Workshop of the Delos Initiative - Ouranoupolis 2007
… en- vironmental mitigation —wherever that is possible— and preservation meas- ures and techniques whose ultimate goal, … celestial of- fering. While Mount Mani-san has a unique ecosystem –it is the home of many migratory birds, well … that contain a rich source of information about the ecosystem. The painting by Mawalan Marika (Mawalan II …
Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers
… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Guideline 1.2 Ecosystem services and human well-being . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Guideline 2.7 Ecosystem approach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … sites. Furthermore, effective action in support of the preservation and effective management of sacred natural sites …
Protected landscapes and cultural and spiritual values
… heritage. Unlike other values, such as agrobiodiversity or ecosystem services, which are relevant to many protected … are identified in its management plan, including an ecosystem approach, conservation of traditional cultural and … (1981) Sinai Development Study – Phase 1. A plan for the preservation, enhancement and management of the sensitive …
Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… and restore the health and integrity of the Earth’s ecosystem. In view of the different contributions to global … to combating the introduction of exogenous species into an ecosystem. Article V(4) of the 1976 Convention on … should be involved in, the management, development and preservation of the resources on which they rely. Principle …
Safeguarding indigenous lands, territories and resources from unsustainable developments
… including on food security, biodiversity, climate and the preservation of culture; The World Conservation Congress, at … developments as well as other forms of land and ecosystem degradation; 2. RECOMMENDS that governments work …
Principles and Guidelines on Indigenous and Traditional Peoples and Protected Areas
… resources using methods that maintain the integrity of the ecosystem and that have been used traditionally by indigenous … area). II. Protected area managed mainly for ecosystem conservation and recreation . Natural areas of land …
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
… able use of natural resources, the pres er va tion of ecosystem services and inte gra tion with broader social … can be part of the dynamic pattern of conser va tion.12 n Ecosystem manage ment is best under stood as an adap tive … 1998; Beresford and Phil lips, 2000; CBD Deci sion V/6 Ecosystem Approach, Nairobi, 2000; Turner et al., 2001; and …
Indigenous and traditional peoples and climate change
… change. It leads to alteration of surface properties of an ecosystem (e.g. albedo, roughness length) and changes the efficiency of ecosystem exchange of water, energy and CO2 with the … to adapt to new circumstances and alter their traditional ecosystem management systems. In many places, for instance in …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… It also affirms that Parties shall promote the protection, preservation and improvement of the environment. Article 10 … to life: encompasses within its ambit the protection and preservation of the environment, ecological balance, freedom …