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… as individuals and populations and in the longer term as species and ecosystems. It has been forecast that the global … and more secure future for all. Principle 20 Role of indigenous people and local communities in sustainable use of soil States shall recognise the vital role of indigenous people and their communities and other local …

… temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, soil erosion, species loss and increased water scarcity will likely alter … that benefit humans and sustain ecosystem functions. Indigenous and local communities often consider land to be a … transfer of wealth, and a sense of place and belonging. Indigenous and local communities often consider land to be a …

… and the customary law of traditional societies and indigenous peoples, through to the laws of States and the … soil is accommodated within the general definition of a species, where a species “accommodates the grouping and … • Outline any land and land tenure issues including indigenous and local community rights relevant to sustainable …

… desertification, trade in hazardous wastes, endangered species, the ozone layer, and wetlands all relate, in one way … include: People who live and farm in a traditional manner; indigenous people who live close to the land;79 … of Poverty’. 79 See J A Cohan, 'Environmental Rights of Indigenous Peoples under the Alien Tort Claims Act, the …

… management, biosphere reserves, protected areas, species conservation plans, but IEM can successfully … forms of relevant information, including scientific and indigenous and local knowledge, innovations and practices. … use, the status and rights of gender, protection of indigenous interests, knowledge and techniques. 4. Protection …