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Dramatic growth in laws to protect environment, but widespread failure to enforce, finds report

24 Jan 2019 News in

Wildlife law and the empowerment of the poor

… of the poor to varying extents by granting local and indigenous communities clear and secure rights to conserve … I - OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION 1. INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK 1.1 Species-based international agreements 1.1.1 The Convention … legal tools that empower the poor, particularly local and indigenous communities. Several experts have contributed in …
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Document - Freshwater Law and Governance: Global and Regional Perspectives for Sustainability

… 59 3.4.3. Rights of Indigenous Peoples … 70 4.1.3. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) ............... 72 4.1.4. … 93 5.5.6. Involvement of Indigenous … CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora CMS Convention on the …
25 May 2026 Document in Marine and Freshwater

Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements

… of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the Secretariat of … and resource management, major groups (e.g. women, indigenous people, business and unions), and means of … and on lands and waters traditionally occupied or used by indigenous and local communities. Related to CBD. 14 B …
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MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (known as CITES – adopted in … relevant interests may also be invited (e.g. at CBD COP4 indigenous and community representatives joined Parties to … of other MEAs, environmental NGOs , representatives of indigenous groups, industry, etc. As mentioned in section …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… of renewable resources 8 2.1 Land, soil and water 8 2.2 Species and genetic diversity 9 2.3 Conservation areas 10 3. … of local communities including farmers’ rights. Access to indigenous knowledge must be subject to the prior informed … and emphasizes “the enormous contribution that local and indigenous communities and farmers of all regions of the …
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Role of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

… Diversity, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, Convention on the … the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities relevant for the … Convention with the full and effective participation of indigenous and local communities, at all relevant levels …
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Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… Disposal, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), Convention on … affected businesses and business associations, and indigenous persons. q If a decision is made to participate in … I countries with regard the funding of the development of indigenous know-how. Technical assistance programs were quite …
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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… of renewable resources 8 2.1 Land, soil and water 8 2.2 Species and genetic diversity 9 2.3 Conservation areas 10 3. … of local communities including farmers’ rights. Access to indigenous knowledge must be subject to the prior informed … and emphasizes “the enormous contribution that local and indigenous communities and farmers of all regions of the …
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Auditing the Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs): A Primer for Auditors

… Thus, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) seeks to ensure that no wildlife species becomes or remains subject to unsustainable … women, indigenous people, business and unions), and means of  … negotiate an international agreement. Indigenous  people/s …
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