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An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

… 15 4.4 Protection of and contributions from traditional knowledge 16 IV. In search of effectiveness: stronger … of local communities including farmers’ rights. Access to indigenous knowledge must be subject to the prior informed … and emphasizes “the enormous contribution that local and indigenous communities and farmers of all regions of the …
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Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources

… management; cultural property; involuntary resettlement; indigenous peoples; safety of dams; disputed areas; and … with other options; and 3. The current state of technical knowledge and the likelihood that the option can be … fishing and forest organizations, agrarian communities, indigenous peoples, educational institutions, social …
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Engaging people in sustainability

… and education strategies, as well as managing knowledge and learning processes. Contact us at: cec@iucn.org … including business, industry, governments, women and indigenous groups, formal education sectors, NGOs and … of education for sustainability practice.26 ‘Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Educational Programmes,’ Rob …
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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 …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. An issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners

… will benefit from taking into account not just scientific knowledge, but traditional and local knowledge, and … strategies. It is unsurprising that traditional and indigenous natural resource management systems, where these … what information is taken into account. Traditional and indigenous knowledge, and knowledge of resource users As …
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Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty

… stakeholder groups to strengthen capacities and increase knowledge on the operation and importance of the … between agriculture, protected area staff and local and indigenous communities, without which in situ conservation … departments, protected area administrations, local and indigenous groups, civil society organizations, botanical …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

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

… and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and … E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building By 2015 each Party … the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communi- ties relevant for the …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Global Warming of 1.5°C - an IPPC special report on the impacts of global warming

… by references provided to chapter elements. In the SPM, knowledge gaps are identified associated with the underlying … include disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, some indigenous peoples, and local communities dependent on … Examples include coral reefs, the Arctic and its indigenous people, mountain glaciers, and biodiversity …
18 Jun 2026 Literature

Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development

… to tourism. The Strategy calls for conservation and use of indigenous or traditional plant varieties and domestic animal breeds, valuing traditional knowledge and practices in rural management decisions. It … contamination, marine litter, marine noise, invasive non-indigenous species, and, overexploitation of many of the …
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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 …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance