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Mitigating the impacts of oil palm expansion and operations on biodiversity
… regulations, appropriate plantation design, ecological restoration, commitment by the industry to the implementation … the Species Survival Commission (SSC), the Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM) and the Commission on …
Managing MIDAs - Harmonising the Management of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas: Ramsar Sites, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Global Geoparks
… the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. UNESCO designated … International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties ICOMOS International … for sustaining human life through the maintenance of their ecosystem components, processes and benefits/services. World …
Net Positive Impact for biodiversity. The conservation case
… pest control and climate regulation (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005). Biodiversity loss also has important economic implications. The loss of ecosystem services, from land-based ecosystems alone, is … or the tail wagging the dog? Ecological Management and Restoration 8: 26–31. International Council on Mining and …
Human rights and the Environment: Rio + 20 - Joint Report OHCHR and UNEP
… and in respect to sustainable development, natural allies. Ecosystem services – including food, clean water, medicinal … the rights for all. Humankind is a part of a global ecosystem wherein the aims of human rights and environmental … and harm is suffered, access to justice can provide for restoration or remediation of the damaged environment. In …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… protection (Strict Nature Reserve/Wilderness Areas); ii) ecosystem protection and recreation (National Parks); iii) … vation, development and management of such resource or ecosystem and if the need arises, set up interstate … style. National Park: protected area managed mainly for ecosystem protection and rec- reation Definition Natural area …
Customs and Constitutions: State recognition of customary law around the world
… development, innovation, scientific training, restoration and development of ancestral wisdom, and the … ensuring its protection, improvement, conservation, restoration and enhancement. The cultural property of the … /pdf/bru89607.pdf Bulgaria Law for restoration of ownership of forests and forest land entirely …
Community Protocols for Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Policymakers
… knowledge databases and registers 32 5.4 Payment for ecosystem services 33 5.5 REDD schemes 34 5.6 Environmental … work of UNEP on environmental law and governance and ecosystem management. Community protocols are perceived to be … rewards for enhancing carbon storage through forest restoration, rehabilitation and afforestation/ reforestation …