Search results

Explore only content tagged with
682 Results
Sorted by relevance

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

… – proudly shows the excellent catches achieved with sustainable fishing rules. (Courtesy TIDE) Children in the … forest, women contribute to community livelihood through sustainable use of wild plants. See also Box 4.5. (Courtesy … governance, the CBD programme of work asks for the development of better practices and stronger patterns of …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Protected Areas in East Asia: Evaluating and strengthening implementation of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas and the East Asian Regional Action Plan

… pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, … sharing of PAs. • The third element focuses on fostering sustainable PA systems and sets targets for a number of … and regional networks, to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, implementing the …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Pangani River Basin, Tanzania - Building consensus on water allocation and climate change adaptation

… allocation and climate change were weak. Therefore, key to sustainable basin management, and ecosystem health, is … Board has the tools, knowledge and capacity to implement a sustainable management plan. m Application of environmental … Management. This type of management “promotes coordinated development and management of water, land and related …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Mountain Protected Areas

… that the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro dramatically put the phrase ‘Sustainable Development’ on the world stage, so that it is … included a Chapter 13 on Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable Mountain Development; RECOGNIZING that mountain …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Linkages in the landscape : The role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation

… is achieved through promoting protection, restoration and sustainable use of forest resources, so that forests provide … into effective actions. IUCN frequently advises major development institutions on forest issues, to ensure that … on the occasion of the Parks Congress. Achieving global sustainable human development will depend on how well Earth’s …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Additional Reading - Strategic Plan 2011-2020, including Aichi Biodiversity Targets

… water; it contributes to local livelihoods, and economic development, and is es- sential for the achievement of the … impacts, and positive incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are de- veloped and applied, … B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use By 2020, the rate of loss of all natural …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Major components of the Ramsar Convention- extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… relevant term is wise use, that has been defined as the sustainable utilization of wetlands for the benefit of human … http://leo.informea.org/terms/sustainable-use 2. Purpose and mission The purpose of the … and wise use as a means to achieving sustainable development. Later on, the mission of the Ramsar Convention …
20 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

European models of good practice in protected areas

… printed on “hello silk” made from chlorine free pulp, from sustainable forests, PEFC-Pan European Forest Certification, … protected area and to the social well- being and economic development of the communities. The establishment of the … IV (managed nature reserve) and partly Category VI (sustainable use reserve). Zone C obviously equates with …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Green Infrastructure Guide for Water Management: Ecosystem-based management approaches for water-related infrastructure projects

… comprised of a number of steps relating to definition of development objectives, specification of investment … a means of providing water services in more efficient and sustainable ways than grey infrastructure alone. Green … delivery of ecosystem services are at the core of sustainable and resilient economies and growth in the …
20 Jun 2026 Literature See it in ECOLEX · This content is provided by ECOLEX

Scientific Assessment Report - UNECE Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution - Summary for policy makers

… trade zones. 8. Air pollution control is linked to several sustainable development targets, promoting e.g. healthy lives and well-being, sustainable energy, safe and sustainable cities and …
20 Jun 2026 Document in Climate and Atmosphere