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Safeguarding the contribution of wild living resources and ecosystems to food security
… and EMPHASIZING ALSO the importance of including indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in decision-making … and other relevant partners, to develop state-of-the art knowledge concerning the role and extent of ecosystem goods … natural ecosystems to the food security of both local and indigenous, rural and coastal communities; b. demonstrate …
Addressing the problems of access : Protecting sources, while giving users certainty
… right tools – and having the tools is meaningless without knowledge of what they can and cannot do. The second … expected for the provider countries and the communities or indigenous peoples. Cfr Cabrera Medaglia, 2004, A Comparative … provide for BS with the compe- tent authority or with indigenous peoples and local communities or resources …
An Introduction to National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
… engaged in revising their NBSAP on the basis of increased knowledge of national biodiversity and the experience of the … regard, where appropriate, to the special needs of indigenous and local communities, for coordinating, … relevant ministries and stakeholders (including local and indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, and …
Connectivity Conservation: International Experience in Planning, Establishment and Management of Biodiversity Corridors
… examples and case studies from the literature and from the knowledge of experts in IUCN’s technical networks. 2. … lands and involve non government groups, especially indigenous Australians, in planning and joint management. … Mesoamerican territory. Within this area can be found 26 indigenous groups and all the major Mayan archaeological …
Case studies on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability
… are dwindling and potentially greater effect are feared on indigenous and local communities and small-holder farmers. In … on bioenergy policy and law: options for sustainability 30 indigenous communities. To this end, it supports the full and … (Decision VII/30); • the work programme on traditional knowledge (CBD, Art. 8.(j) and Decision V/16); • The Akwé: …
Payments for Ecosystem Services - Legal and Institutional Frameworks
… In Brazil, such formalization depends on the status of indigenous and local communities and their location. Indigenous people do not own land, which is state property, … service is sold to more than one buyer without the buyer´s knowledge or consent ) is very low and may eliminate the need …
International environmental governance: An international regime for protected areas
… building capacity of stakeholders, in particular local or indigenous com - munities, in providing, and benefiting from, … policy formation and decision- making, including that of indigenous peoples; access to justice; access to information; … and technology transfer, traditional eco logical knowledge and benefit sharing and intergovernmental …
Global Re-introduction Perspectives: 2011 - More case studies from around the globe
… large blue butterfly populations failed owing to a lack of knowledge of the main driver of decline and to the mistaken … finally angling benefits for anglers that enjoy catching indigenous fish species. South Africa’s National Yellowfish … The pond had contained many black bass, bluegill, and non-indigenous carps (Carassius cuvieri and Chinese carp Cyprinis …
State of Biodiversity in Africa
… human populations, charcoal production and the logging of indigenous trees are causing massive deforestation, with … countries. 30. There is a need for continued investment in knowledge creation and sharing, awareness-raising and … crucial to protect the traditional knowledge of local and indigenous communities, and to establish suitable measures …
Depend on nature: Ecosystem services supporting human livelihoods
… both strengthened partnerships and a new culture of knowledge mobilisation. For each of these challenges, IUCN … development policies to ensure effective participation of indigenous and local communities. Investing in ecosystem … 1. Persuade national governments to recognize the role of indigenous peoples and local communities in establishing and …