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UNEP. The first 40 years
… significance; � educational, informational, social and cultural aspects of environmental issues; � development and … in man’s endeavours to preserve and protect this Planetary heritage; � We have approved both the establishment of … conservation for the protection of the world’s natural and cultural heritage; • stress the priority of education and …
Strengthening the implementation of Farmers' Right in Guatemala
… is not only rich in biological diversity, but also in cultural diversity. The Region is rich in local customs and … the main crop of their daily diets. Maize seeds are the heritage that parents’ leave to their sons. When a son is … give the son two maize seeds of each variety. That is his heritage and the reason why some maize varieties are more …
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling
… of conserving migratory species and the world’s natural heritage, with a view to identifying synergies and ensuring … often not just based on science but also on political and cultural grounds, it is useful to look at the ICRW’s … camp is, however, more than anything caused by cultural and political factors. Some members of the IWC have …
Counting coastal ecosystems as an economic part of development infrastructure
… and services they generate. Examples include historical or cultural sites and artefacts; aesthetic appeal; considerations of local, national or global heritage; or perceptions of bequest for future generations. … action) through provisioning, supporting, regulating, and cultural services (Figure 2). From an economic perspective …
Guidelines for Reintroductions and other Conservation Translocations (Version 1.0)
… as a basis for identifying underlying causes. • social, cultural and economic monitoring Participation in monitoring … motivation is the restoration of a component of local cultural heritage. While such small-scale, community- driven …
Large Marine Ecosystems: Status and Trends (Summary for Policy Makers)
… POLICY MAKERS United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Intergovernmental Oceanographic … of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (IOC-UNESCO). This LMEs assessment is … to the subsurface aquifers, comprise humanity’s water heritage. Recognizing the value of transboundary water …
Law, Policy and Dryland Ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
… their environment. It recognizes that humans, with their cultural diversity, are an integral component of many … ethnic groups. It includes text for the preservation and heritage of ethnic, folk, traditional knowledge and … of human society (i.e., social, economic, political and cultural factors of Western PRC) are taken into account in …
Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges
… solutions); 3. are determined by site-specific natural and cultural contexts that include traditional, local and … and broad participation; 5. maintain biological and cultural diversity and the ability of ecosystems to evolve … the rich cultural, historical (e.g. military) and natural heritage of the area. However, it became clear after …
Global Land Outlook
… lands and migrated to urban areas, often impoverishing cultural identity, abandoning traditional knowledge, and … to a healthy life, nutritious food, clean water, and cultural identity. A significant proportion of managed and … Aboriginal views of landscape and wilderness. Australian Heritage Commission, Canberra, NSW. 39 Johnson, A.N., …