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Affirmation of the role of indigenous cultures in global conservation efforts
… NOTING that while the world seeks innovative approaches to sustainable development, indigenous peoples and local communities can … with other conservation efforts is essential to achieve sustainable development; The World Conservation Congress, at …
Text of the Standard Material Transfer Agreement
… The objectives of the Treaty are the conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and … harmony with the Convention on Biological Diversity, for sustainable agriculture and food security; The Contracting … “Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture under Development” means material derived from the Material, and …
IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2014: A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites
… World Heritage Outlook 2014 About IUCN environment and development challenges. IUCN’s work focuses on valuing and … and management topics were evaluated as of serious concern Sustainable use and integration into regional and national … Management system Relationships with local people Sustainable use Staff training & development Management …
Net Positive Impact for biodiversity. The business case
… applications of NPI are still at an early stage of development, few data are available on the costs and benefits … Standard 6 (PS6) is having an important impact on development projects worldwide, particularly in countries … PricewaterhouseCoopers (2011). Bio-positive Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth. Presentation prepared by PwC for …
Strengthening business engagement in biodiversity preservation
… of different peoples, and thus play an active role in sustainable development; STRESSING IUCN’s mission to influence the whole … business, to conserve biodiversity and ensure the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources; NOTING …
Mekong River Basin. Mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
… by National Working Groups in influencing water policy development. Presently, the Mekong Water Dialogues project, … the capacity of organisations and people to develop sustainable livelihoods and manage wetland biodiversity … stakeholder platform in 2006 to put the principles of sustainable development of water resources into practice. …
The Durban accord
… conservation, the maintenance of life support systems and sustainable develop- ment is forged. We see protected areas … the wisdom and the knowledge to enable conservation and sustainable use. We celebrate protected areas as places where … areas as contributors to poverty reduction and economic development and as creators and sustainers of livelihoods. We …
Introduction to Freshwater Resources - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… long before the emergence of environmental protection and sustainable development concerns. International rules and principles, as … protection obligations and of the principle of sustainable development, as well as the increased awareness …