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Principles and concepts of international environmental law (Part 2) - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… 5. Access and Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Indigenous and local communities Prior informed consent 6. … and Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Many indigenous and other local communities rely on natural … environmental management and development because of their knowledge and traditional practices. States should recognize …
17 Jun 2026 Course lesson 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) … view This section provides an overview of the minimum knowledge required to address biodiversity in impact … and information sharing between experts and local / indigenous groups. 3.1 What is biodiversity? The Convention …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Defenders of the Earth

… should celebrate: those community activists, NGO staff and indigenous leaders on the front line of the struggle for our … with logging are on the rise > Almost 40% of victims are indigenous, one of the most vulnerable groups of defenders4 > … the mobilisation of local communities, harnessing their knowledge to bring about sustainable and mutually beneficial …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… and the current Review builds upon the existing body of knowledge in this area. The material presented in this Review … on traditional knowledge and genetic resources held by indigenous peoples and local communities, the procedures for … be used to ensure compliance with the CBD’s provisions on indigenous peoples. The final paper of Part III, by Juliette …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Framework principles on Human Rights and the environment

… business enterprises, civil society organizations, indigenous peoples and all others committed to safeguarding … most at risk, and the risks are particularly acute for indigenous peoples and traditional com- munities that depend … resources; C Respecting and protecting their traditional knowledge and practices in relation to the conservation and …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group

… defenders.’2 in many cases, they are representatives of indigenous peoples and traditional communities whose lands … defenders and the special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples. the following sections first describe the … intimidate and even kill EHrDs with impunity, safe in the knowledge that ‘no one is watching.’ imbalances are even more …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… to do in our generation. Depending upon how we use the knowledge and capacities we have, we can make the transition … 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 …
17 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 … through which States promise to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices between climate and human rights … on human rights, the right to health, the rights of indigenous peoples, local communities, migrants, children, …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Compliance under biodiversity - related conventions

… to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing • Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices • Biological Diversity … from the utilization of genetic resources that are held by indigenous and local communities (ILCs)…are shared in a fair … resources are shared in a fair and equitable way with indigenous and local communities holding such knowledge. Such …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… Less progress has been measured in the areas of knowledge and information, and few data are available to … within a country’s border (for example in villages, indigenous lands), and beyond the borders (for example in the … of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, …
17 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance