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‘Indigenous Knowledge Essential to Halting Biodiversity Loss’
Human Wrongs Watch The knowledge and traditional practices of indigenous people and local communities are key to halting biodiversity loss and achieving sustainable development, a United Nations official on 7 October 2014 stressed at a major meeting on biological diversity in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. “The collective work… »
Benefits of Investing in Protection of Biodiversity Outweigh Financial Costs — Report
Human Wrongs Watch Implementing measures that promote the sustainable use of biodiversity is a worthwhile investment that will bring multiple economic and environmental benefits to countries, according to a United Nations-backed report released on 7 October 2014. The report, released at the 12th meeting of the Conference of the… »
Sharks, Manta Ray, Protected — International Trade, Regulated
Human Wrongs Watch Beginning Sunday 14 September, international trade in specimens of five shark species and all manta ray species, including their meat, gills and fins, will need to be accompanied by permits and certificates confirming that they have been harvested sustainably and legally, as new United… »
Tiny Though Some May Be, Islands Play a “Huge Role” in Sustaining Life on the Planet
Tiny though some may be, islands play a huge role in sustaining life on the planet – making up less than 5 per cent of Earth’s landmass, they are home to 20 per cent of all bird, reptile and plant species – and protecting their fragile ecosystems from… »
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