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Legal frameworks for REDD: design and implementation at the national level
… 15 1.2 Land and forest ownership and use rights … deliver towards the IUCN vision of nature conservation and sustainable development. Dr. Alejandro Iza Head, IUCN … terrestrial biodiversity and demand conservation and sustainable use. Forests play an important role in the global …
The Social Dimension of Ecosystem-based Adaptation
… systems’ (ecosystem services); the development of a sustainable economic model (the so-called ‘green economy’2) … as well as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (taking effect in 2015). … resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way. Humans, with their cultural …
Towards a strategy for high seas marine protected areas: Proceedings of the IUCN, WCPA and WWF Experts Workshop on High Seas Marine Protected Areas
… and function, protect habitats and species, and enable sustainable use of resources. Ranging from areas zoned for multiple uses … a variety of objectives. MPAs are not a replacement for sustainable ocean management. Rather, in light of the failure …
EU Environmental Policies and Strategies in South-Eastern Europe - Training guidelines for involving CSOs from SEE in the implementation of EU nature-related legislation
… 2000 network to better protection for ecosystems, greater use of green infrastructure, and more sustainable agriculture and forestry. The Western Balkan … of species and habitats, and (2) promoting the sustainable use of natural resources in order to reduce the …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… and socio-economic development 7 2. Conservation and sustainable use of renewable resources 8 2.1 Land, soil and water 8 2.2 … need to protect the ozone layer; pollution control; sustainable development; trade-related aspects; climate …
D1 - Ecosystem Approach and Ecosystem Services
… Habitat. While advocating the wise and responsible use of natural resources, in its recitals the Convention … Align incentives to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use; Internalize costs and benefits in the given … ones are Agenda 21 and the Dublin Statement on Water and Sustainable Development, both adopted in 1992. Freshwater …
International water governance: Conservation of freshwater ecosystems Vol. 1: International agreements compilation and analysis
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. A central secretariat coordinates the IUCN … of Freshwater Systems Preface The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) Johannesburg Plan of …
Safe Havens: Protected Areas for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
… nature, ensuring effective and equitable governance of its use, and deploying nature-based solutions to global … upwards towards disaster prevention and consequently sustainable development. This is the model used to promote … for DRR from 2005 to 2015. It recognised the importance of sustainable ecosystems and environmental management in …
Women as change-makers in the governance of shared waters
… solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Working with many partners and … Story: the Treaty on Cooperation on the Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Dniester River Basin . . . . . … • Their deep practical experience and innovation in use and sharing of the resource; • Their ensuing technical …
Water as a human right?
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecolo- gically sustainable. The World Conservation Union builds on the … in policies in order to eradicate poverty and to enhance sustainable development 24 IV. Content of a right to water …