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The precautionary principle in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management. An issues paper for policy-makers, researchers and practitioners
… coherent environmental policy at both international and national levels. There are some important features of the … development and environmental policy at multilateral and national levels. The principle represents a formalization of … and assessment of a vast array of international and national legislation, policies and decisions. This is beyond …
Sacred natural sites: Guidelines for protected area managers
… Other publications in the series are as follows: National System Planning for Protected Areas. No. 1. Adrian … and has helped over 75 countries prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies. The Union … sustainable development. They are under national sovereign jurisdiction, yet share their experience and ideas …
Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India
… are integral to India’s developmental philosophy. India’s National Environment Policy stresses that the most secure … of such resources. This is well articulated in several national strategies and programmes of this Ministry. Rapid … ecosystems and biodiversity, including beyond national jurisdiction; development of blue carbon markets; toward …
Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices
… myriad of challenges faced in practice. They also assist national governments, protected area agencies, non- … and managed to preserve their natural condition II National park: Large natural or near-natural areas protecting … governance types. Governance by government: Federal or national ministry/agency in charge; sub-national …
Marine plastic debris and microplastics – Global lessons and research to inspire action and guide policy change
… Development and Energy, France), Marine Arabidze (National Environmental Agency, Georgia), Cindy Badore … Action Plan MSFD Marine Strategy Framework Directive NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOWPAP … MARPOL Convention. This includes waters outside national jurisdiction. Unfortunately, there is evidence to suggest …
The Enivronmental Crime Crisis - Threats to Sustainable Development from Illegal Exploitation and Trade in Wildlife and Forest Resources. A UNEP Rapid Assessment
… and holistic response needs to be implemented to support national, regional and international efforts by strengthening … undermining development goals and good governance. Trans- national organized environmental crime may include illegal … Customs Organi- sation (WCO) and others, including at national levels. High- level political conferences have also …
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Equity in ABS Governance
… Organization of the United Nations FONAFIFO Costa Rican National Fund for Forestry Funding HIVOS Humanist Institute … LLS Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy INDECOPI National Institute for the Defence of the Competi- tion and … knowledge. The inherent limitations of national jurisdiction and the consequent difficulties to regulate use …
Integration of groundwater management into transboundary basin organizations in Africa - Training manual
… Fortunately, negative trans- boundary effects of national use have been very rare to date. This will almost … it to all stakeholders in regional basin organizations, national and local governments, civil society and businesses. … the material in this manual is also relevant for internal national basin organizations. Editor: Dr. Richard Owen Africa …
Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : Technical papers and case studies
… is characteristic of debtor economies trying to service a national debt through the export of agricultural resources. … law recognises as sovereign over resources situated on its national territory – can give access, withdrawal and … Masoka Ward comprises species that reside within a single jurisdiction, species which range across the jurisdiction of …
Nature-based solutions to address global societal challenges
… Case Study 4 Rwanda: Forest Landscape Restoration as a national priority ......... Case Study 5 Ecuador: One … Restoration FLR Forest Landscape Restoration FONERWA National Climate and Environment Fund (Rwanda) GI Green … Conservation International • Mark Ford, United States National Park Service • Marga Parés, Coloma Rull, and Montse …