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UN Environment Policy : Promoting Greater Protection for Environmental Defenders

… rights rights violations can partly be explained of indigenous and local communities' communities into forced … and development projects”. 3 Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 4 UN General Assembly Resolution 68/181, … to address crucial to recognize and support the indigenous peoples and local • Be responding directly to the peace and …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Special Rapporteur on the Environment_2016 Report

… holders, including the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, the Special Rapporteur on the right to food and the … on human rights, the right to health, the rights of indigenous peoples, local communities, migrants, children, …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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 …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… on traditional knowledge and genetic resources held by indigenous peoples and local communities, the procedures for its … be used to ensure compliance with the CBD’s provisions on indigenous peoples. The final paper of Part III, by Juliette …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… 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 … of the knowledge, practice and innovations of indigenous peoples and local communities (Article 8(j)). • Framework for …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda

… within a country’s border (for example in villages, indigenous lands), and beyond the borders (for example in the … of the Declaration proclaims that the just struggle of the peoples of all countries against pollution should be … of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Towards a Pollution Free Planet - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… internal 2014; Arrebola 2015). This is especially true for indigenous populations in Programme 2015). between pesticides … as their main food source. This is especially true for indigenous peoples, such as those living in the circumpolar region of …
22 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

D1 - Ecosystem Approach and Ecosystem Services

… forms of relevant information, including scientific and indigenous and local knowledge, innovations and practices. …
22 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introduction to International Environmental Governance (IEG) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… include the following sectors: Women Children and Youth Indigenous Peoples Non-Governmental Organizations Local Authorities … positions on issues of interest to the continent and its peoples; to achieve peace and security in Africa; and to …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance