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The Role of Indigenous and Local Communities

… embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and … traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements.” … project is being used to stimulate community actions on conservation, sustainable use and customary governance over …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Ecosystem Services

… the removal of pollutants by filtering the air and water, and protection from disasters such as landslides and … society, and therefore to people’s willingness to pay for conservation. They include the spiritual value attached to … n Mitigate climate change n Absorb and store CO2 n Protect water channels and shores from erosion n Regulate …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

At the meeting

… for the National Focal Points for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and … the meeting under conditions where they lack sleep, food, water and other amenities. All-night sessions are typical on … they are responsible might be affected (fisheries and water, forestry, planning and development, agriculture, …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

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

… by farmers and local and indigenous communities in the conservation and sustainable management of plant genetic … Farming is intrinsically linked to access to land, water and other input factors, such as labour, knowledge and … they often mention issues such as land rights, access to water, seed and other related factors, such as access to …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Terms of Reference for National Focal points

… Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Secretariat … national, regional and sub-regional experiences in species conservation. The Focal Point also handles the mobilization … Marine, National Forest Service, General Directorate of Water, National Marine Fisheries Service, Chilean Antarctic …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

International Aspects of Implementation

… for the National Focal Points for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and … Implementation Practical Example - Mountain Gorilla conservation by Uganda, Congo and Rwanda 2. Collaboration … in national assistance frameworks such as climate change, water and waste management, chemicals and biodiversity …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

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

… 118 ARTICLE 9 CONTRIBUTION TO CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE ........ 125 ARTICLE 10 … the living and non-living natural resources found in the water column, the seabed, and the subsoil thereof. ! In its … of living and non-living natural resources found in the water column, the seabed, and the subsoil thereof and …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

International System of Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage

… each party to ensure the identification, protection, conservation, presentation and transmission to future … http://www.informea.org/terms/conservation/ … in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

What is Agrodiversity

… used by culturally diverse peoples, and therefore land and water resources are used for production in different ways. … species; ≠ because of the degree of human management, conservation of agrobiodiversity in production systems is … References FAO. 1996. Global plan of action for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of plant genetic …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Traditional Knowledge, Innovation and Practices

… contribution of indigenous and local communities to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity goes far … serious global problems through practices such as local conservation, sustainable use of plants and animals, and … issues such as climate change, desertification and water quality n Because of their close association to their …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity