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Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments
… public awareness campaigns (through the media for best practices or publicize violations and enforcement … deal with every aspect of the meeting agenda. It is normal practice to assign responsibility for particular issues to … in the form of an Agreement under Article IV was the best approach. The stages of the process leading up to the …
Guidance for identifying and designating peatlands, wet grasslands, mangroves and coral reefs as Wetlands of International Importance
… particular features of these habitat types indicate the best representative examples of such wetlands under Ramsar … Mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds are among the best examples of integrated landscape-level ecosystems. When … on certain reefs for their livelihoods. Some areas are best managed using multiple-use and zoning approaches that …
The Use of Marine Organisms in Traditional and Allopathic Medicine
… manner. Instead, sustainable extraction may best be achieved by utilizing management strategies that are … providing it is not detrimental to wild populations. The practice of TM/CAM around the world is expanding, and … govern access to marine genetic resources. Environmental best practice by collectors would involve adopting collection …
Albania and marine protected areas: Legal and insituttional framework assessment for conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity and establishment of MPAs
… instrument or other established legal or administrative practice provide for (public consultation, access to … Marine Protected Areas. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. 36pp. — Best Practice Guidance on Recognising Protected Areas and … with Stolton S., Shadie P. and Dudley N. (2013). IUCN WCPA Best Practice Guidance on Recognising Protected Areas and …
The greening of water law: Managing freshwater resources for people and the environment
… According to Pindar, the Greek philosopher, the best of all things is water. It cleanses and soothes, … as the foundation upon which people exist. It is truly the best of all things; for in the absence of water, life … as well as ensure the same for generations to come. In practice, it means implementing mechanisms and policies that …
Advancing the Species Conservation Agenda. An overview of the IUCN SSC Network 2009 2012
… which is the key document in terms of providing the best science to the governments to guide them in their … initiatives in North America are now based on the best available science and seek to ecologically restore this … communication, particularly a website that includes best practice information and tools. • Re-invigoration of the …
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… 16 guarantees to every individual the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical and mental health. Article … to their human rights, including the rights to freely practice religion, culture, development, dispose of natural … 1992 Rio Declaration states that “Environmental issues are best handled with participation of all concerned citizens, at …
Global Land Outlook
… Land use planning helps identify those land uses that best meet the demands of people while safeguarding soil, … services into the future. It focuses on broader policy and practice, the cardinal issues long requiring attention, as … to break down: minerals undergo a process of what is best described as evolution.42 The relationship between …
Procedures for monitoring the right to food
… methodology. When using human rights indicators, it is best to measure a small number of relevant features likely to … opinions, assessments or judgements made by people. In practice and in the context of certain human rights, this … related to the desired outcomes, national or global best practices, and internal shortcomings when it comes to …