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Mr. John Knox, Policy Brief_Universal Human Rights Group
… worsening in large part because ‘competition for access to natural resources is intensifying against a backdrop of … Jilani, reported that: ‘defenders working on land rights, natural resources or environmental issues seem to be … deforestation that is destroying Cambodia’s natural heritage.’31 He was killed in april 2012 while escorting two …
Indigenous and traditional peoples and climate change
… lands and whose livelihoods are highly dependent on natural resources have been recognized to be among the most … secure their entitlements to self determination, land, natural resources, information, education, health services, … traditional habitats and along with it their cultural heritage. 2.3 Conclusion In summary, vulnerability of …
Sources of international water law
… African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources - Algiers, 15 September 1968 … on Co-operation in the field of the Environment concerning Natural Resources Shared by Two or More States - New York, 13 … these factors; they also include effects on the cultural heritage or socio-economic conditions resulting from …
World Wildlife Crime Report - Trafficking in protected species
… must be supported to strengthen capacity to protect their natural heritage. International trade must be monitored and … of Illegally Killed Elephants Range state A country in the natural range of a species Raptor Bird of prey Rosewood …
Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa - An investigation into best practices for lawmaking and implementation
… on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land and other Natural Resources, which will provide guidance on governance … and resources: 1. Existing rights to land and associated natural resources are recognized and respected. 2. … it must: Promote and foster social cohesion, cultural heritage and religious continuity; Allow for community …
Energy law and sustainable development
… © 2003 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for … into resources that sustain all life on earth. These natural laws are only dimly perceived, however, by the … to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is also a World Heritage site recognised under the 1974 World Heritage …
Development of an analytical tool to assess national biosecurity legislation
… opens new pathways for pests and diseases that can damage natural resources with accompanying economic and … to ensure efficient production through the protection of natural resources, modern controls tend to integrate these … and irreversible consequences to the natural and cultural heritage of the country. The EPE contains sectoral and …
The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment
… of about 135 billion USD per annum. The illegal trade in natural resources is depriving developing economies of … General and UNEP Executive Director The illegal trade in natural resources is depriving developing economies of … India. Kaziranga housed just 12. Today the park, a World Heritage Site and Biodiversity Hotspot, also boasts healthy …
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
… and diver sity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equi table and ecolog i cally sustain … conser va tion and the manage ment of habi tats and natural resources. The Union has helped many coun tries to … and the local breed of cows is part of the island’s heritage. A satisfied cow owner has his farm well set inside …