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A critique of transboundary natural resource management in Southern Africa
… and legal frameworks. Commercial poaching of some wildlife species such as elephant and rhino, for example, has been … Tevera, 2000). Colonial settlers in many countries forced indigenous people into marginal and often crowded Communal … such as the Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources (CAMPFIRE) in Zimbabwe, Administrative …
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
… and the Carnivoria (sea otters and polar bears and the species belonging to the Pinnipedia (seals, sea lions and walruses)). As most commentators regard the species coverage of the International Convention for the … to those members currently taking whales No new non-indigenous whaling would take place on whale species or …
Landscape conservation law. Present trends and perspectives in international and comparative law.
… of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna,1 which gave us new tools to … life trying to support the aspirations and values of indigenous, tribal and local communities. One thing I have learned from this experience is that indigenous peoples and local communities do not like …
Explaining Ocean Warming: Causes, scale, effects and consequences
… warming: setting the scene 17 2 Cascading effects - from species to ecosystems to services 47 3. … new thermally defined habitats for previously denied non-indigenous species (e.g. newly observed warm-water species in … A, Johns D. 2001b. Case history and persistence of the non-indigenous diatom Coscinodiscus wailesii in the north- east …
European models of good practice in protected areas
… The area has the highest con- centration of endangered species in Italy, and in particular is in the unique position … built houses. Instead, it has encouraged small-scale indigenous developments for tourism in the villages, through … delight the visitor in spring. A farmer with his herd of indigenous cows. M in o rc a B io sp h er e R es er ve , S p …
Judges and Environmenal Law: a Handbook for the Sri Lankan Judiciary
… 5.2.1 The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), 1973 148 5.2.2 … contribute to the preservation of the environment. The indigenous people of Sri Lanka, be er known as the Veddas, … designed to recognise and strengthen the role of indigenous people and their communities. In general, …
Capacity Development Needs and Priorities for Nature Conservation in South-Eastern Europe
… Europe abbreviations used in the text AIS Alien invasive species ALB Albania BfN Bundesamt fur Naturschutz (The German … and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and … the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities relevant for the …
Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment - Report of the Secretary-General
… People v. Suriname, Judgment, 28 November 2007; Yakye Axa Indigenous Community v. Paraguay, Judgment, 17 June 2005; … the variability of living systems. It comprises genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Its usage in international … actors such as major groups, women, children and youth, indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations, local …
Final: Gaps in international environmental law and environment-related instruments: towards a global pact for the environment
… People v. Suriname, Judgment, 28 November 2007; Yakye Axa Indigenous Community v. Paraguay, Judgment, 17 June 2005; … the variability of living systems. It comprises genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Its usage in international … actors such as major groups, women, children and youth, indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations, local …
Regional Sea Agreements
… Biological Diversity and Ecosystems has four elements: 1. Species and habitats: assessments and development of measures to protect and conserve species and habitats included on the OSPAR List of Threatened … pollution, dumping, navigation, fishing, introducing non- indigenous species, tourism, and “any other measure aimed at …