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Wildlife and Forest Crime Toolkit (Revised Edition)

… of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the International … is, State-ownership, private property rights, rights of indigenous people or native title; • Designation of … is, State-ownership, private property rights, rights of indigenous people or native title; • Designation of …
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Drafting legislation for sustainable soils: A guide

… as individuals and populations and in the longer term as species and ecosystems. It has been forecast that the global … and more secure future for all. Principle 20 Role of indigenous people and local communities in sustainable use of soil States shall recognise the vital role of indigenous people and their communities and other local …
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Global Land Outlook

… temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, soil erosion, species loss and increased water scarcity will likely alter … that benefit humans and sustain ecosystem functions. Indigenous and local communities often consider land to be a … transfer of wealth, and a sense of place and belonging. Indigenous and local communities often consider land to be a …
25 May 2026 Literature

Land Degradation Neutrality: implications and opportunities for conservation - Nature based solutions to desertification, land degradation and drought

… of the major contributors to habitat loss and subsequent species losses, leading to a decline in biodiversity and … improving, to the extent possible, biodiversity and indigenous species to support ecosystem functionality. … Water Resources Management, Protected Areas (including Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas), Sustainable …
25 May 2026 Literature

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: … Calanolides: Potential anti-HIV agents from Calophyllum species, Sarawak, Malaysia 241 6.6.3 Prostratin: A potential … arises out of the fact that benefits are not shared with indigenous groups and communities, but are distributed in …
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Community - based incentives for nature conservation

… - What is the ecosystem? - What are the component species? - Where resources are available? - When are … charcoal burning and pitsawing of commercially valuable indigenous tree species. • Activities which convert natural … valuable biological resources or lands such as endangered indigenous tree species, minerals, wildlife resources or …
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Policy Brief - Bioscience at a Crossroads: Implementing the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing in a Time of Scientific Technological and Industry Chang

… cultures. Photograph: Rachel Wynberg; Right – Growing indigenous Jugo beans in South Africa. Photograph: Rachel … understanding of biodiversity, or by negatively impacting indigenous and local communities rather than enhancing benefi … process include the following: Relationships between species and kingdoms. It is increasingly recognized that …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments

… iv. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Adopted by the United  … have to pay particular attention to upholding the rights of indigenous peoples. The  … of  biologically modified organisms, the use of alien species, varieties and breeds for  livestock,  …
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Additional Reading - Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets

… recovery plans and measures are in place for all depleted species, fisheries have no significant adverse impacts on … and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and … the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communi- ties relevant for the …
25 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

MEA Negotiator’s Handbook

… is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (known as CITES – adopted in … relevant interests may also be invited (e.g. at CBD COP4 indigenous and community representatives joined Parties to … of other MEAs, environmental NGOs , representatives of indigenous groups, industry, etc. As mentioned in section …
25 May 2026 Document in Environmental Governance