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Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group
… relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; Henry C. lauerman Professor of … relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, and asked him to clarify those obligations and to identify good practices in their use.5 to that end, the independent Expert held a series of …
Transboundary River Basins: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… any publication that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or any other … its own activities. This report is printed on paper from sustainable forests including recycled fibre. The paper is … Water Convention (open to all countries in 2015), the Sustainable Development Goals, regional economic commissions, …
World Wildlife Crime Report - Trafficking in protected species
… which sets a powerful framework for collective action. The Sustainable Development Goals launched this year include … species, including by helping local communities to pursue sustainable livelihoods. There is increasing recognition of … precious biodiversity. I urge all governments to make full use of this report and the support UNODC provides to take …
The Role of Indigenous and Local Communities
… fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of traditional biodiversity-related knowledge, … traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their … practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements.” …
The Law of the Sea
… legitimate uses of the sea, impairment of quality for use of sea water and reduction of amenities.” This definition … environmental community. In addition to the notion of sustainable development, there are the precautionary … Organic Pollutants of 2001. http://leo.informea.org/terms/sustainable-development …
Statutes, including rules of procedures of the World Conservation Congress, and Regulations
… integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. 3. To attain these objectives, IUCN: (a) … any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable; and (n) to perform such other functions as may …
Cultural Heritage Information Pack: 5 Cultural heritage -- a management challenge
… practices to current needs while continu- ing to make use of traditional knowledge and retain- ing cultural … recognized as communities and countries strive to maintain sustainable exploitation practices in wetlands in the face of … and are probably the oldest judicial institution still in use in Europe, “While there are numerous examples of …
Supporting, promoting and strengthening local agri-food systems
… and which is facing great challenges in the quest for sustainable development, including the fight against climate … in periurban areas, not only in terms of space or soil use but also at social, economic, political and … 3.012 Governance of natural resources for conservation and sustainable development, 3.017 Promoting food sovereignty to …
Customary laws: Governing natural resource management in the northern areas
… of Natural Resources 15 5. Changes in the customary use and management of natural resources in the last 20 years … body of statutory laws aimed at promoting responsible and sustainable use and management of natural resources in … for their financial support and steadfast commitment to sustainable mountain development. Special thanks are due to …
Mekong River Basin. Mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
… the capacity of organisations and people to develop sustainable livelihoods and manage wetland biodiversity … in the region. This has led to reassessment of how they use resources from the river. For example, in 2006, with … stakeholder platform in 2006 to put the principles of sustainable development of water resources into practice. …