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Transboundary River Basins: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… in 70% of the area of transboundary river basins. However, local-level, tailored solutions are needed to address species … and initiatives at multiple scales, from global to local. These include the UN Watercourses Convention (which …
Wildlife protection and trafficking assessment in Kenya - Drivers and trends of transnational wildlife crime in Kenya and its role as a transit point for trafficked species in East Africa
… facilitate the illicit flow of weapons that are used by local poachers. Pastoralist communities reportedly procure … or endangered species. Community conservancies, in which local communities take the lead in protecting and conserving … et al., 1989). The Government of Kenya restructured its administration of wildlife management and conservation in …
Mediterranean strategy for sustainable development 2016-2015: Investing in environmental sustainability to achieve social and economic development
… role in the delivery of the Strategy, from national and local governments to civil society, academia, private sector, … synergies between different levels of government from local to central and vice versa; Encourages the Contracting … the interlinkages between different sectors and levels of administration and governance in the countries. In 2009, the …
Tackling, poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking in Africa
… organizations, the private sector, communities, and the local citizenry to work together. Following is an example of … thousands of miles to be sold to consumers in Asia. Local people living near wildlife are often commissioned by … The Washington Post, to show support for the Obama Administration’s proposal to ban the U.S. commercial ivory …
MEA Negotiator’s Handbook
… ways of translating agreements into effective action at local, national and sectoral levels. At the World Summit on … alternative transportation, alternative meals, and local currency (small denominations!). Carrying simple food … to them. These rules are meant to govern the fi nancial administration of the COP, its subsidiary bodies and the MEA …
Transboundary Lakes and Reservoirs: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… groundwater governance at the global, regional and local levels hinders the achievement of groundwater resources … aquifers and modern data on groundwater in general. Local knowledge harnessed through the regional expert … natural resource base and problems associated with the local environment, are all obstacles to achieving efficiency …
Transboundary Aquifers and Groundwater Systems of Small Island Developing States: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… groundwater governance at the global, regional and local levels hinders the achievement of groundwater resources … aquifers and modern data on groundwater in general. Local knowledge harnessed through the regional expert … natural resource base and problems associated with the local environment, are all obstacles to achieving efficiency …
Case Study - Opportunities provided by the Nagoya Protocol in specific cases of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agricultural sector
… relatively simple. Strong Stakeholders: Indigenous and local communities play a significant role as recognised … product line Te Tika. The products are distributed via local hotel resorts and retail stores in the Cook Islands and … Conservation (IBC): • SCEAR fund solely under Dutch administration • Outstanding payments • HPFI failed to …
Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… support global alliances to safeguard natural resources at local, regional and global levels. IUCN Environmental Law … and biological challenges or to meet the needs of local communities. To meet these needs and challenges, … in Articles 12.3 and 12.4, thus both simplifying the administration of access and optimizing the sharing of …
Handbook of The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
… in both tropospheric and stratospheric photochemistry. Local sources of water vapor in the stratosphere include the … Arbitration procedure 2 60 III Terms of reference for the administration of the Trust Fund 2 50 IV Budget for the … science, but will serve as the basis for providing local policy makers with further scientific support for the …