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

… the provision of clean air and water; it contributes to local livelihoods, and economic development, and is es- … of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity By 2020, at least 17 per cent of … combating desertification. By 2015, the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

The Green Customs Guide to Multilateral Environmental Agreements

… the Green Customs Initiative. We would particularly like to thank: Gilbert Bankobeza, Magda Bauta, Daniel Cardozo, … WCO has been offering its member administrations unlimited access to Internet e-learning courses—such as those on … including common and scientific names, relevant traits and genetic modification, transgenic traits and characteristics …
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The Role of Indigenous and Local Communities

… part of a course in the InforMEA e-learning platform, go to https://elearning.informea.org to take the complete course … in relation to traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources held by indigenous and local communities, … regulatory requirements of provider countries related to access and benefit-sharing of traditional knowledge …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Modern water rights : Theory and practice

… system and structure for the allocation of water resources to competing users, and for the protection of the resource … ix LIST OF ACRONYMS ACP African Caribbean and Pacific ABS Access and benefit-sharing AI Artificial Insemination AIA … Agreement AMS Aggregate Measurement of Support AnGR Animal Genetic Resources AoA Agreement on Agriculture (WTO) BSE …
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Sharing Information with Confidence. “The Biodiversity Commons”: past experience, current trends and potential future directions

… stored in people’s minds. Information can contribute to capacity building, education and science, but benefits can … if information is fragmented, incomplete or hard to access. Good information is critically important to good … fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. The 6th Conference of the Parties (COP) of …
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Multilateral Environmental Agreements - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… part of a course in the InforMEA e-learning platform, go to https://elearning.informea.org to take the complete course … parties, as was the case with the 2002 Bonn Guidelines on Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of the …
25 May 2026 Course lesson in Environmental Governance

Capacity Development Needs and Priorities for Nature Conservation in South-Eastern Europe

… Swiss-based philanthropic foundation whose mission is to engage in strong partnerships to conserve biodiversity for … A4. Provide information to help ensure that the region has access to, and participates in opportunities and initiatives … to include species diversity, ecosystem diversity and genetic diversity. The term is however increasingly used to
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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use

… Law Centre Wetlands, Water and the Law Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use Clare Shine and … the umbrella term used to denote diversity within species (genetic diversity), between species and between ecosystems. … many different groups of users and stakeholders may seek access to and use of wetland biological resources. Pressure …
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Groundwater in international law: Compilation of treaties and other legal instruments

… 9 3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing … 59 8. Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in … ecological processes and life-support systems, to preserve genetic diversity, and to ensure the sustainable utilization …
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Adapting to Climate Change - Guidance for Protected Areas Managers and Planners

… Woodley, Leigh A. Welling, and James E.M. Watson Adapting to Climate Change Developing capacity for a protected planet … equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. With 193 Parties, the Convention has near … EC’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), and another dealing with access and benefit sharing (ABS), implemented by the Deutsche …
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