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The Durban accord
… of international bodies and grassroots groups. We include indigenous and mobile peoples and local communities. We are … of cultures that possess the wealth, the wisdom and the knowledge to enable conservation and sustainable use. We … celebrate the conservation successes of local communities, indigenous peoples, govern- ments, private individuals and …
Governance of Ecosystem Services. Lessons Learned from Cameroon, China, Costa Rica and Ecuador
… only at a local level and for specific groups of people (indigenous and local communities). It is usually developed … on the ground. Recently, in many parts of the world, indigenous and local communities have increasingly gained • … in the forest, whose nooks and corners they master. Their knowledge of the forest makes them excellent trailers for …
World Declaration on the Environmental Rule of Law
… in environmental matters, Respecting the importance of indigenous knowledge and cultures and their contribution to equitable … decision-making, and equal access to justice. Principle 11 Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Indigenous and tribal peoples’ …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… Geoparks, each brings its own perspective, tools and knowledge. We also gratefully acknowledge the support from … may also evoke resistance from local communities and indigenous peoples, usually related to issues of land-use … or sometimes even lack of respect for community and indigenous peoples’ rights. A multiplicity of different forms …
Sharing governance! A practical guide for marine protected areas in West Africa
… 0010 Email: books@iucn.org Website: http://cms.iucn.org/knowledge/publications_doc/ This guide is dedicated to the … FIBA International Foundation for the Banc d’Arguin ICCA Indigenous and Community Conserved Area IMROP Mauritanian … or natural resources) - PAs under the authority of the indigenous peoples and local communities—sedentary or …
Pastoralism and the Green Economy - a natural nexus?
… The Initiative builds on and strengthens the local knowledge and institutions that enable people to govern their … Product HNV: ...... High Natural Value ICCA: ..... Indigenous Community Conserved Area IFAD: ...... … or anthropic (man-made), and they consist primarily of indigenous vegetation. They are typically managed through …
Capacity Development for Protected and Other Conserved Areas in the Pacific Islands Region: Strategy and Action Framework 2015-2020
… and reflect values and cultures, and help build on existing knowledge and the great strength of … meet specific capacities and capacity development needs of indigenous and local community stewards. … ith environment, conservation, sustainable development, and indigenous affairs portfolios. …
International ocean governance: Using international law and organisations to manage marine resources sustainably (revised)
… — II.B.5. Pollution from Fishing Vessels — II.C. Non-Indigenous/Invasive Species Introductions — II.D.3. Vessel … 39 II.D.3. Non-Indigenous/Invasive Species Introductions … has been a long- standing source of inspiration and knowledge. He was quick to see how the map series would add …
Restoring Forest Landscapes - An introduction to the art and science of forest landscape restoration
… One of the key messages in the book is that the technical knowledge is available to start FLR now, based on a wide … with key informants, particularly local people Local (indigenous) knowledge of history, harvesting practices, … originally considered. In many parts of the world indigenous species develop as an understorey in monoculture …
Contracting for ABS: The legal and scientific implications of bioprospecting contracts
… 55 2.3.4.2 ‘Industry-wide custom and practice’ 56 2.3.4.3 Indigenous and traditional law 56 2.4 Enforceability: … the Panama ICBG 288 7.4.8 The Panama ICBG and traditional knowledge 288 7.4.9 Biodiversity conservation component of … arises out of the fact that benefits are not shared with indigenous groups and communities, but are distributed in …