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Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… and Folklore IHR International Health Regulations ILC indigenous and local community INBio National Institute of … the Sea UNDRIP United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples UNEP United Nations Environment Programme … rather than the sectoral approach (focusing on speci!c species, ecosystems, or sites) that is characteristic of …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual

… (e.g. national parks, nature reserves, wilderness areas, indigenous and community conserved areas, etc.) that contain, … always, the same people as above. 3. Local communities and indigenous peoples engaged in managing or co-managing World … of the site itself (e.g. tourism based on rare or iconic species, such as mountain gorillas, or important landscapes …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… acknowledge the immense contribution made by farmers and indigenous communities in developing and conserving the plant … 9 includes measures for the protection of local and indigenous communities’ and farmers’ traditional knowledge … have tended to utilize a diverse selection of crop species in order to assure their harvests; seed production in …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… 30 years. These are community-managed seed banks where indigenous, local variety seeds are stored and shared with … example is the genus Lycopersicon, in which many wild species can be crossed with the cultivated tomato L. … represents a model for benefit sharing that supports indigenous communities’ control of their own resources, path …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

International Environmental law-making and Diplomacy Review

… the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES),9 and the Convention on … 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 …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Guidelines - Biodiversity in Impact Assessment

… 1971), the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species and the International Association for Impact … 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 …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

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. … to remedy environmental injury: the extinction of a species of fauna or flora, erosion, loss of human life and … and Benefit Sharing regarding Natural Resources Many indigenous and other local communities rely on natural …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Policy Brief - Bioscience at a Crossroads: Implementing the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing in a Time of Scientific Technological and Industry Chang

… cultures. Photograph: Rachel Wynberg; Right – Growing indigenous Jugo beans in South Africa. Photograph: Rachel … understanding of biodiversity, or by negatively impacting indigenous and local communities rather than enhancing benefi … process include the following: Relationships between species and kingdoms. It is increasingly recognized that …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Additional Reading - Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets

… recovery plans and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on … and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and … the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communi- ties relevant for the …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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