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The rise of environmental crime - A growing threat to natural resources, peace, development and security
… losses to our planet rob future generations of wealth, health and wellbeing on an unprece- dented scale. They also … crimes An ecosystem is a dynamic complex of plant, animal and microorganism communities and the non-living … lack resolution to distinguish between exploitation of the animal’s skin (zero quota imposed on Asian pangolins since …
Wilderness Protected Areas: Management Guidelines for IUCN categories 1b protected areas
… the diversity of life on earth. The vision supports human health and prosperity and secures a bountiful, beautiful … cattle, and Fish River provides a refuge for its plant and animal species. The plan of management for Fish River … in light of climate change effects. Constructing animal watering holes (guzzlers) is one possible …
Factsheet - Traditional Knowledge, Innovation and Practices
… practices, including the development of plant species and animal breeds. Sometimes it is referred to as an oral … particularly in such fields as agriculture, fisheries, health, horticulture, forestry and environmental management … Many widely used products, such as plant-based medicines, health products and cosmetics, are derived from traditional …
An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
… Traditional Knowledge and Folklore IHR International Health Regulations ILC indigenous and local community INBio … and utilized. Genetic resources – whether from plant, animal, or micro-organisms – may be used for different … or imminent emergencies that threaten or damage human, animal, or plant health; and � consider the importance of …
Manual of Compliance with and Enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements
… biodiversity, wildlife, and environmental safety and health. The Guidelines outline actions and measures for … products. For example, if someone were to keeping a wild animal and if the animal were to do harm, the owner/keeper may be liable for …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… 10 2.1 Bio-Cultural Community Protocol of the Traditional Health Practitioners of Bushbuckridge, South Africa 11 2.2 … practices, including the development of plant species and animal breeds. Traditional knowledge is mainly of a practical … system’ that combines farming, fishing, mining, forestry, animal husbandry, hunting and crafts34 and involve zoning of …
UNEP. The first 40 years
… this acidification, fish and other organisms died and the health and productivity of forests’ soils and trees was also … “There was quite a (lot of) bickering over what kind of animal UNEP should be. The rich countries - who were dominant … concerns; (k) To preserve threatened species of plant and animal life, particularly those which are important to human …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… energy, mineral resources, food, agricultural and animal resources, forestry, water resources and environmental … wild animals and ensuring the conservation of diverse wild animal species.14 It set up a selective mechanism for the … qualitative levels and to ensure the protection of human health. To this end, it requires that measures be taken to …
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development - Implementing Sustainable Development - Fifth Edition: Updated text (4th Revision)
… in cities in developing States, maintenance of public health requires their abatement . There must be an increase … food and feed production methods, including agriculture, animal husbandry and aquaculture do not cause pollution or … by agricultural activities, including aquaculture and animal husbandry . Land tenure policies should facilitate …
The Use of Marine Organisms in Traditional and Allopathic Medicine
… overharvesting. To meet conservation aims and maintain the health and economic benefits of those who rely on the … and alternative medicine (TM/CAM) is important to the health care of millions of people worldwide. (WHO, 2002). … approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and/or mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, …