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Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches

… the sector, careful planning, and adaptation of existing knowledge is called for that quickly maximises the … forest reserves, wildlife corridors and access for local indigenous communities. Carefully chosen bioenergy feedstocks … such as ensuring equitable inclusion and participation of indigenous peoples in the planning process. In some cases, …
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A moving target : Genetic resources and options for tracking and monitoring their international flows

… right” 50 3.1.2 An analogous argument for associated knowledge 53 3.1.3 “Tilted playing fields” and the theory of … or public institu- tion, an ex-situ conservation centre, indigenous or local communities or an individual), contracts … often refers not only to the germplasm, but also to the indigenous knowledge associated with the use of those genetic …
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Major Components of the Cartagena Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… allows for the recognition of the value of biodiversity to indigenous and local communities and the protection of traditional knowledge, innovations and practices relevant for the … http://www.informea.org/terms/indigenous-people/ …
18 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Defenders of the Earth

… should celebrate: those community activists, NGO staff and indigenous leaders on the front line of the struggle for our … with logging are on the rise > Almost 40% of victims are indigenous, one of the most vulnerable groups of defenders4 > … the mobilisation of local communities, harnessing their knowledge to bring about sustainable and mutually beneficial …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Environmental Governance

Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies

… Network (RUIG-GIAN), carried out an innovative project on knowledge generation for pro-poor and equitable conservation. … the land rights and sophisticated resource management of indigenous inhabitants; • they were based on outmoded … study we will use the term local populations to refer to indigenous peoples as well as to local communities, fixed or …
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Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories. Best Practice Guidance on Recognising Protected Areas and Assigning Management Categories and Governance Types

… organsations (individuals or corporate) Governance by indigenous peoples and local communities: Indigenous peoples’ conserved areas and territories; … analysis, exchange and communication of data and knowledge on the status and trends of protected areas that …
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Prevention, management and resolution of social conflict as a key requirement for conservation and management of ecosystems

… resources; CONCERNED that social conflicts involving indigenous peoples and local communities also emerge in the … interventions affecting their interests, rights, knowledge, traditions and livelihoods; MINDFUL that natural … gives rise to conflicts involving conservation agencies, indigenous peoples and local communities, civil society …
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Guidelines for species conservation planning - version 1.0

… advisers or academics, local community members and indigenous communities, possessing between them a huge array … critical uncertainty covers doubts and imperfect knowledge that, if remedied, would lead to a different … is intended, which can include: ° an introduction beyond indigenous range; ° a reintroduction into previously occupied …
18 Jun 2026 Literature

Women as change-makers in the governance of shared waters

… private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic … NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together … Box 6. Flora Nimia Cáceres Cruz’s story: women harnessing indigenous knowledge about natural resources . . . . . . . . …
18 Jun 2026 Literature

Responsible governance of tenure and the law - A guide for lawyers and other legal service providers

… of fishers, and of forest users, by pastoralists, indigenous peoples and other communities, civil society, … rights? . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2.3.3 Customary and indigenous rights are legitimate tenure rights . . . . 21 … highly accessible and leverage local individuals’ intimate knowledge of local conditions (par. 6.6, 10.4, 11.3). 4. …
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