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Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies
… of the envisioned field of study, as well as the diversity of the contexts studied, made it necessary to limit … of essential ecological processes, preservation of genetic diversity, sustainable use of species and ecosystems … specifically relates to benefits derived from the use of genetic resources (widely accepted as limited to genetic …
The Futures of Privately Protected Areas
… partners, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and other interested parties striving to reach … equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. With 193 Parties, the Convention has near … In this context nature always refers to biodiversity, at genetic, species and ecosystem level, and often also refers …
Transboundary water governance and climate change adaptation: international law, policy guidelines and best practice application
… those market distortions that adversely affect biological diversity (b) Align incentives to promote biodiversity … and integration of, conservation and use of biological diversity Principle 11 The ecosystem approach should consider … of many crops, and the maintenance of nature’s vast genetic library, from which humanity has already drawn the …
Counting coastal ecosystems as an economic part of development infrastructure
… placed on maintaining a pool of landscapes, species and genetic resources for future possible uses which have … resources of Samoa. Report prepared for National Bio- diversity Strategy and Action Plan, Government of Samoa …
Speaking a common language: The uses and performance of the IUCN system of management categories for protected areas
… Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted a decision relating to a Programme of … scientific value, protecting functions of animal and plant genetic resources, and as places for scientific studies, but … in as undisturbed a state as possible – to maintain genetic resources in a dynamic and evolutionary state – to …
Biodiversity for Business: A guide to using knowledge products delivered through IUCN
… reporting on businesses’ impacts and dependencies on bio- diversity, and in achieving compliance with envi- ronmental … Protected Areas) which docu- ments the extent, quality and diversity of pro- tected areas; Key Biodiversity Areas … the name of the site, a list of the ecosystem, species or genetic biodiversity for which the site was identified as im- …
Free Prior and Informed Consent - An indigenous peoples' right and a good practice for local communities - Manual for project practitioners
… voicing for decades: while holding much of the world’s diversity in terms of culture, language and spirituality, … Internacional para el Desarrollo Convention on Biological Diversity Environmental and social management guidelines Food … could destroy the habitat, inter-breed with and affect the genetic integrity of the wild fish stocks that are vital to …
Integrated coastal management law: Establishing and strengthening national legal frameworks for integrated coastal management
… Treaties and Instruments xii 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity, 31 ILM (1992) 818; B&B Docs, 390. In force on 29 … natural beauty, historical heritage areas, areas rich in genetic diversity, and areas likely to be inundated due to a … sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. 2. An ecosystem approach is based on the …
Addressing pollution: Governance frameworks, challenges and oppotunities in the context of the 2030 Agenda
… conventions and processes. The Convention on Biological Diversity’s Aichi Biodiversity Targets call for a decrease in … Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean (1995) • Offshore Protocol: … sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such …
The Ecosystem Approach: Island voices Island choices
… throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural … Barbados Programme of Action CBD Convention on Biological Diversity CI Conservation International COP Conference of the … the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources, and ensuring the provision of adequate …