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

… Examples 5. Access and Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Indigenous and local communities Prior informed consent 6. Common Heritage and Common Concern of Humankind 7. Good Governance … 5. Access and Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Many indigenous and other local communities …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… is an extremely biodiversity-rich area, both in natural and cultural terms, and the chosen special themes for … returned to its original venue in Joen- suu, Finland, had ‘Natural Resources’ as its special theme. The eleventh Course … the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Paris, 16 November 1972, in force 17 December 1975, …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… Handbook Version 2.0 June 2007 xix 4.3.5. Common heritage … of humankind, which provides a conceptual framework for natural resources that are located within 21 See Art. 1 of … of the economic repercussions from the exploitation of natural resources (e.g. the consequences of global warming). …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… country are the result of cultural, socio-economic and natural conditions. The integration of a biodiversity … is promoted by making provision for, and/or maintaining, natural corridors between fragments of a particular … is always required. Examples can be scenic landscapes, heritage sites, sacred sites; etc. • Areas with other …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guide for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… focus on sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources. First generation agreements primarily address the preservation and use of particular natural resources -- such as wildlife, air and the marine … the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (World Heritage Convention) http://whc.unesco.org …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

D1 - Ecosystem Approach and Ecosystem Services

… 49; see also FAO, 2008 [4] In this regard, the concept of natural or green infrastructure has recently emerged (WRI, … Habitat. While advocating the wise and responsible use of natural resources, in its recitals the Convention refers to … provides that aquatic ecosystems are part of the national heritage and identifies five types of protected ecosystems …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introductory presentation to the SEA Protocol

… fauna, biodiversity, soil, climate, air, water, landscape, natural sites, material assets, cultural heritage and the interaction among these factors Note that …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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

… of humankind. An example is the protection of world natural heritage sites. At the end of this lesson you will be able … of good governance also covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment. …
01 Sep 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… the right to health, and indigenous rights to property, natural resources, and culture. Older human rights treaties … ways of life negatively impacted by changes to the natural environment, including such traditional activities as … and its biodiversity, the environment and the national heritage are the responsibility of everyone.” A program …
01 Mar 2017 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

On dangerous ground _ Global Witness

… make them particularly exposed to land grabbing for natural resource exploitation. In 2015, almost 40% of victims … 3,000 indigenous Lumad people from their homes. Rich in natural resources, their region of Mindanao is one of the … are causing serious damage to conservation of this natural heritage. Gangs of loggers threaten the conservation …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance