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Payments for Ecosystem Services - Legal and Institutional Frameworks
… this publication come to light through their generosity in sharing ideas and experiences on the development and … cation of their activities in return for an economic benefit. In this way, the interests of landowners and outside … the need for upstream resource management changes that benefit both the downstream water users and the threatened …
Ridding the world of POPs: a Guide to the Stockholm Convention Persitent Organic Polluants
… were released, and they certainly received little benefit from the chemicals' original use. The Stockholm … malaria still poses a major health hazard, that is a huge benefit. Malaria kills at least 1 million people a year, … find acceptable alternatives to POPs. This can involve sharing knowledge and know-how, promoting technology …
European models of good practice in protected areas
… would doing so help nature: the brown bears in particular benefit from grazed meadows – without the open areas it would … management and those working for protected areas can benefit from exposure to it and from ongoing exchange of … created, the word “national” implying they are for the benefit of all the nation. Many, like Abruzzo and Hohe …
Albania and marine protected areas: Legal and insituttional framework assessment for conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity and establishment of MPAs
… governance of Mediterranean MPAs while promoting the sharing of envi- ronmental and socio-economic benefits — … strong terrestrial focus”. Thus, management of MPAs would benefit from a refor- mulation in the legal instruments of … assistance on a competitive basis for projects that benefit the environment. In addition, the EPF seeks to foster …
Access to and use of marine genetic resources: understanding the legal framework
… article is to inform scientists on the global access and benefit-sharing framework which has been set by the Convention on … in the Nagoya Protocol. Source: Factsheet on Access and Benefit-Sharing, Secretariat of the Convention on Bio- …
Sacred Natural Sites – Support for custodian protocols and customary laws in the face of global threats and challenges
… Element 2 on “Governance, participation, equity and benefit-sharing”, and its role in fulfulling Aichi Target 11 of the … governance systems, and determine their own access and benefit sharing arrangements (as per the CBD Nagoya …
Respecting, recognizing and supporting Indigenous Peoples’ and Community Conserved Territories and Areas
… Element 2 on Governance, participation, equity and benefit-sharing and 13 suggested activities of relevance to ICCAs; … of Decision X/31, paragraphs 31–32 on fair and equitable sharing of costs and benefits, full and effective …
Building Resilience to climate change - Ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field
… may produce more (Brouwer et al., 1993). Crops may also benefit from the amount of water stored in the soil at the … communities, and possessions of intangible and cultural benefit to communities were lost. Items such as masi, wedding … to community level. Avenues for regional cooperation and sharing of traditional knowledge, best practices and data to …
Handbook for the Preparation of Voluntary National Reviews (VNR)
… and other relevant stakeholders.1 VNRs make possible the sharing of experiences, including successes, challenges and … improved communication is needed so that the elderly can benefit from existing training opportunities offered by the … countries and middle-income countries. 42 i) They will benefit from the active support of the United Nations system …