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Global biodiversity outlook 4 - A mid-term assessment of progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
… BioTrade, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, University of Queensland, Australia, … including an understanding of the social, economic and cultural drivers motivating behaviour and their interplay, in … Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and the World Heritage Convention.5 About GBO-4 �e fourth edition of the …
On dangerous ground _ Global Witness
… on Human Rights Defenders working on economic, social and cultural rights adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on 24 … are causing serious damage to conservation of this natural heritage. Gangs of loggers threaten the conservation … groups linked to business interests. Indigenous peoples’ cultural survival is under threat. The defence of their …
Guidebook for policy and legislative development on conservation and sustainable use of freshwater resources
… assessment; natural habitats; forests; pest management; cultural property; involuntary resettlement; indigenous … industry and recreation, and c. benefits to culture and heritage, and d. benefits to the Aboriginal people in … values; and 4. The social, economic, aesthetic , and cultural conditions which affect the matters stated in …
A Review of Migratory Bird Flyways and Priorities for Management - TS No. 27
… Neil Hughes (Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australia), Roger Jaensch (Partnership … patterns). Brouwer (2009) outlines the biological, cultural and economic significance of migratory birds; see … resources, further increasing competition among agri- cultural, municipal, industrial, and wildlife uses. The …
Assessing environmental impacts - A global review of legislation
… from wider issues of governance and the influence of cultural traditions in each individual country and region. … from wider issues of governance and the influence of cultural traditions (1) The global and regional policy … and socio-economic conditions; physical and cultural heritage; the current use of lands and resources for …
Identification and gap analysis of key biodiversity areas : Targets for comprehensive protected area systems
… the Great Barrier Reef and the Tropical Rain- forest World Heritage Areas. Website: www.jcu.edu.au Contact: Associate … the community, while ensuring conservation of the unique cultural and natural features of the rainforest. Website: … At the most general level, we need extensive societal and cultural change to focus on the root causes of biodiversity …
Intellectual property rights in plant varieties: International legal regimes and policy options for national governments
… such as access to information, research, education and cultural development. Restrictions designed to achieve these … through breeder innovations, were part of the "common heritage of mankind and consequently should be available … and regularly engaged in as part of their agricultural or cultural practices. (Crucible Group, 2001, p. 168) Such an …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… dispute resolution mechanisms that function on their own, cultural preservation, etc.) as well as the state and the … and practices; Be in line with local socio-religious and cultural ideas of rights and responsibilities; Be acceptable … it must: Promote and foster social cohesion, cultural heritage and religious continuity; Allow for community …
Indigenous and local communities and protected areas: Towards equity and enhanced conservation. Guidance on policy and practice for co-managed protected areas and community conserved areas
… policy chal lenges and advice 84 6.1 Strengthen the cultural iden tity of indig e nous peoples and local and … pasto ral ists – live li hoods, nature conser va tion and cultural iden tity 57 5.6 The making of unsus tain able live … and the local breed of cows is part of the island’s heritage. A satisfied cow owner has his farm well set inside …