The document summarizes research findings from a study mapping major institutions, policies, and impacts related to great ape conservation in Cameroon. Key findings include:
1) The government of Cameroon has established several institutions and policies aimed at conservation, but implementation faces challenges like lack of coordination, corruption, and weak enforcement.
2) Major conservation organizations active in Cameroon include WWF, IUCN, WCS, and LAGA. Their work has supported habitat protection, anti-poaching efforts, and sustainable community livelihoods.
3) While conservation projects have achieved the creation of protected areas and management plans, challenges remain around developing all management plans, negotiating land rights, and establishing
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.2 - ...OECD Environment
This workshop focused on key issues related to Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) and the environment. It had three main objectives: (i) to take stock of current experience and insights on RTAs and the environment from different stakeholders, and to establish a stakeholder dialogue on this topic; (ii) to investigate how RTAs can serve as a vehicle to advance a resource efficient and circular economy transition; and (iii) to explore the potential of RTAs in addressing the nexus of illegal trade and environmental crime
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
This workshop focused on key issues related to Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) and the environment. It had three main objectives: (i) to take stock of current experience and insights on RTAs and the environment from different stakeholders, and to establish a stakeholder dialogue on this topic; (ii) to investigate how RTAs can serve as a vehicle to advance a resource efficient and circular economy transition; and (iii) to explore the potential of RTAs in addressing the nexus of illegal trade and environmental crime
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
The document summarizes the work of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and its efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade. CITES is an international agreement with 183 parties that regulates international trade in over 38,000 species of plants and animals. It aims to ensure this trade is legal and sustainable. CITES also plays an important role in addressing wildlife crime by setting rules that criminal networks involved in illegal wildlife trade seek to circumvent. Recent CITES conferences and decisions focused on combating emerging threats like internet-linked wildlife crime, and established task forces on issues like illegal trade in tree species, big cats, pangolins, and more. CITES recognizes successful enforcement requires international
This document provides an overview of Uganda's policy and legal framework for wildlife management. It outlines several wildlife management models enshrined in Ugandan law, including ownership, licensing, protection, and participatory approaches. Key policies that guide wildlife management include the National Wildlife Policy 2014 and the National Environment Policy 1995. The main laws are the Uganda Wildlife Act, the National Environment and Management Act, and the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003. Challenges to enforcement include limited awareness, lack of prioritization of wildlife crimes, and weak sentencing in laws. Effective enforcement requires addressing these challenges through sensitization, specialization, and enhanced prosecution.
COP14 - The Conference of the Parties 14 to the Convention on Biological diversity conference kick started on 17th of November with pre-conference meet ups and briefing on 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th November. The conference by United Nations aims at calling upon the decision makers from more than 190 countries to intensify their efforts to reduce and stop the biodiversity loss and protect the ecosystems that support food and water security and health for billions of people. The theme of this year’s ongoing conference is “Investing in Biodiversity for People and Planet”.
This document presents South Africa's National Coastal Management Programme (NCMP) for 2013-2017 as required by the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act of 2008. It establishes a framework for coastal management, identifies key priorities for South Africa's coast through a situational analysis and stakeholder consultation. The priorities include effective planning for coastal vulnerability, ensuring public access, integrated estuary management, pollution management, coastal monitoring systems, compliance/enforcement, coastal information/research, awareness/education, and partnerships for integrated coastal management. Goals and objectives are set for each priority to guide coastal management efforts over the next five years.
The Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI) was developed by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to address the lack of taxonomic information and expertise, known as the "taxonomic impediment", which undermines conservation efforts. The GTI aims to facilitate access to taxonomic knowledge to inform decision-making. It has a program of work comprising 19 activities within 5 operational objectives focused on assessing needs, building capacity, facilitating information access, generating taxonomic information to support CBD thematic programs, and cross-cutting issues. Parties to the CBD and other organizations collaborate under the GTI to advance global taxonomic research and training.
This document discusses potential synergies between forestry and Natura2000, the EU network of protected areas. It outlines several pan-European initiatives related to sustainable forest management and EU directives focused on habitat and species conservation. While guidelines have been established, the document notes that wood production remains the main goal of most forest management. Only 4% of European forests are undisturbed by humans. It questions whether efforts so far have put the EU on track to achieve its 2020 Biodiversity Strategy goals for forests and synergies with Natura2000.
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.2 - ...OECD Environment
This workshop focused on key issues related to Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) and the environment. It had three main objectives: (i) to take stock of current experience and insights on RTAs and the environment from different stakeholders, and to establish a stakeholder dialogue on this topic; (ii) to investigate how RTAs can serve as a vehicle to advance a resource efficient and circular economy transition; and (iii) to explore the potential of RTAs in addressing the nexus of illegal trade and environmental crime
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
This workshop focused on key issues related to Regional Trade Agreements (RTA) and the environment. It had three main objectives: (i) to take stock of current experience and insights on RTAs and the environment from different stakeholders, and to establish a stakeholder dialogue on this topic; (ii) to investigate how RTAs can serve as a vehicle to advance a resource efficient and circular economy transition; and (iii) to explore the potential of RTAs in addressing the nexus of illegal trade and environmental crime
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
The document summarizes the work of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) and its efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade. CITES is an international agreement with 183 parties that regulates international trade in over 38,000 species of plants and animals. It aims to ensure this trade is legal and sustainable. CITES also plays an important role in addressing wildlife crime by setting rules that criminal networks involved in illegal wildlife trade seek to circumvent. Recent CITES conferences and decisions focused on combating emerging threats like internet-linked wildlife crime, and established task forces on issues like illegal trade in tree species, big cats, pangolins, and more. CITES recognizes successful enforcement requires international
This document provides an overview of Uganda's policy and legal framework for wildlife management. It outlines several wildlife management models enshrined in Ugandan law, including ownership, licensing, protection, and participatory approaches. Key policies that guide wildlife management include the National Wildlife Policy 2014 and the National Environment Policy 1995. The main laws are the Uganda Wildlife Act, the National Environment and Management Act, and the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003. Challenges to enforcement include limited awareness, lack of prioritization of wildlife crimes, and weak sentencing in laws. Effective enforcement requires addressing these challenges through sensitization, specialization, and enhanced prosecution.
COP14 - The Conference of the Parties 14 to the Convention on Biological diversity conference kick started on 17th of November with pre-conference meet ups and briefing on 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th November. The conference by United Nations aims at calling upon the decision makers from more than 190 countries to intensify their efforts to reduce and stop the biodiversity loss and protect the ecosystems that support food and water security and health for billions of people. The theme of this year’s ongoing conference is “Investing in Biodiversity for People and Planet”.
This document presents South Africa's National Coastal Management Programme (NCMP) for 2013-2017 as required by the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act of 2008. It establishes a framework for coastal management, identifies key priorities for South Africa's coast through a situational analysis and stakeholder consultation. The priorities include effective planning for coastal vulnerability, ensuring public access, integrated estuary management, pollution management, coastal monitoring systems, compliance/enforcement, coastal information/research, awareness/education, and partnerships for integrated coastal management. Goals and objectives are set for each priority to guide coastal management efforts over the next five years.
The Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI) was developed by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to address the lack of taxonomic information and expertise, known as the "taxonomic impediment", which undermines conservation efforts. The GTI aims to facilitate access to taxonomic knowledge to inform decision-making. It has a program of work comprising 19 activities within 5 operational objectives focused on assessing needs, building capacity, facilitating information access, generating taxonomic information to support CBD thematic programs, and cross-cutting issues. Parties to the CBD and other organizations collaborate under the GTI to advance global taxonomic research and training.
This document discusses potential synergies between forestry and Natura2000, the EU network of protected areas. It outlines several pan-European initiatives related to sustainable forest management and EU directives focused on habitat and species conservation. While guidelines have been established, the document notes that wood production remains the main goal of most forest management. Only 4% of European forests are undisturbed by humans. It questions whether efforts so far have put the EU on track to achieve its 2020 Biodiversity Strategy goals for forests and synergies with Natura2000.
Presentation on the legal framework around disaster risk reduction in Vietnam by IFRC Southeast Asia Disaster Law delegate at the DIPECHO 17-year review workshop.
Organisation of MoEF and Environment Protection Act and 3RMirza Salman Baig
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is India's nodal agency for planning, promotion, coordination and overseeing environmental policies and programs. Its objectives include sustainable development and enhancing human well-being. Key roles include conserving natural resources like forests, wildlife, rivers and lakes, and preventing pollution. Divisions under MoEF include environment and forestry/wildlife sectors, headed by a Secretary and additional secretaries. The Environment Protection Act of 1986 aims to supplement existing pollution control laws and protect the environment through central government powers like rule-making.
THE HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS OF TREE PLANTATIONS IN NIASSA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUEFIAN Norge
This study investigates the impairing of the rights of peasant communities through the establishment of tree plantations in Niassa province, Mozambique. More particularly, it looks at the impacts of the operations of Chikweti Forests of Niassa on the local population in the districts of Lago, Lichinga and Sanga.
What is happening in bordering West Eurasia regions? Situation in Middle East...FAO
In the past four decades, it was clear that the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is connected to the evolution of the means of transportation and communication.
•There is no region in the world other than the Middle East that can show the increased introduction of new serotypes of FMD viruses due to the increased trade activities and developed means of transportation.
•The region is still in the center of the international transportation due to its location at the cross-roads of the international shipping routes
G. Yehia, A. Petrini and J. Domenech
OIE
The document discusses laws and principles related to groundwater pollution and sanitation in the Philippines. The key laws mentioned are the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. The principles outlined for sanitation include ecological sustainability, appropriate technology, resource conservation and reuse, multi-sectoral participation, and the "polluters pay" principle where those generating pollution are responsible. The overall goals are to provide safe and sustainable sanitation for all households while protecting the environment.
The document discusses India's Biological Diversity Act of 2002, which was enacted to realize equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources, combat biopiracy, and fulfill India's obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The key aspects of the Act are regulating access to biological resources, establishing biodiversity authorities at national and state levels, benefit sharing, and involving local communities. Some loopholes are the delay in formulating the Act, emphasis on commercial use over conservation, and absence of genetic resources. Strengthening links between local bodies and addressing different uses of resources are recommended.
FAO Plant Protection Activities in the Near East RegionNepp Net
This document summarizes FAO plant protection activities in the Near East region. It discusses supporting implementation of the International Plant Protection Convention and International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures through workshops and training. It also covers managing transboundary pests like Desert Locusts, implementing the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous pesticides, promoting integrated pest management, and several country-specific projects on issues like fruit flies, palm weevils, and obsolete pesticides. Regional cooperation on sharing knowledge of plant protection was the goal of the Cairo workshop this document was prepared for.
Presentation on environmental Protection actBhavikJain73
The document summarizes the Environmental Protection Act of 1986 in India. It was enacted after the Bhopal gas tragedy to protect and improve the environment. The act gives powers to the central government to implement decisions from the United Nations Conference on the Environment. It establishes pollution control boards and aims to prevent environmental pollution, conserve resources, and improve quality of life through its 26 sections across 4 chapters.
The document discusses BIOFIN, a global partnership launched by UNDP to address underfunding of biodiversity conservation and management. BIOFIN is being piloted in 19 countries, including India, to assess funding needs, gaps, and opportunities to increase funding to meet biodiversity targets. In India, BIOFIN is led by the Ministry of Environment and involves various partners to conduct assessments of public and private biodiversity spending and develop a resource mobilization strategy. The goal is to help India progress toward its 12 National Biodiversity Targets established under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Cbd convention on biological diversity, environment and ecologysonalidalal4
The document summarizes key aspects of several international agreements related to protecting biodiversity:
1. The 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aims to conserve biodiversity, sustainably use its components, and fairly share benefits from genetic resources. It recognizes that biodiversity is unevenly distributed and developing countries bear a disproportionate conservation burden.
2. The 2000 Cartagena Protocol regulates transboundary movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from biotechnology. It establishes procedures for advance informed agreement and risk assessment of LMOs intended for introduction into the environment or use as food/feed.
3. The 2010 Nagoya Protocol provides a legal framework for access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing.
Combatting IUU Fishing through the implementation of the Port State Measures ...Árni Matthias Mathiesen
This document discusses illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and international efforts to address it. It defines IUU fishing and outlines several international agreements aimed at preventing and eliminating it, including the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures and the Voluntary Guidelines for Flag State Performance. It also describes the Global Record of Fishing Vessels initiative and ongoing challenges to combating IUU fishing such as capacity issues in developing states and strengthening legal frameworks.
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
The OECD works to counter the illegal trade of pesticides through its Network on Illegal Trade of Pesticides (ONIP). ONIP raises awareness of the issue and improves collaboration between countries. The OECD has also developed a Recommendation and Best Practice Guidance to provide a framework to strengthen national activities against illegal pesticide trade and encourage international cooperation. The OECD collaborates with other organizations on capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing. Coordinated action using existing expertise is key to building stronger networks to address this issue.
The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 was enacted to meet India's obligations under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The act's objectives are to secure equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources, promote sustainable use of biodiversity, and protect local communities' knowledge. It established the National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Boards to regulate access to biological resources and support conservation. The NBA works with over 31574 local management committees. Violations of the act can result in imprisonment of at least 5 years or fines up to 10 lacs rupees.
The document summarizes the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity. It outlines the vision and mission of the plan, which is to take action to halt biodiversity loss by 2020. It describes the five strategic goals and 20 targets of the plan related to mainstreaming biodiversity, reducing pressures on biodiversity from areas like agriculture and pollution, safeguarding ecosystems and species diversity, enhancing benefits from biodiversity, and improving implementation through participation, knowledge and capacity building. National governments will develop own targets and update biodiversity strategies and action plans to fulfill commitments of the plan through regional capacity building workshops.
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are 20 targets agreed upon by parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 to take action on biodiversity loss by 2020. The targets address reducing habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and restoring degraded areas. Countries agreed to integrate biodiversity into planning, eliminate harmful subsidies, and increase protected land and ocean areas to 17% and 10% respectively. The targets provide a framework until 2020 for biodiversity conservation efforts at both the national and global levels.
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets established under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides background on the United Nations Environment Programme and the signing of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. The 20 Aichi Targets adopted in 2010 at COP-10 in Nagoya, Japan are aimed at addressing the drivers of biodiversity loss and enhancing the benefits from biodiversity. The document poses guiding questions to help countries set national targets aligned with the Aichi Targets and effectively implement their obligations under the Convention.
Safeguards in REDD+ implementation in FijiCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
This presentation explains the basic but important differences between the three popular still confusing terms i.e. law, policies and conventions. Definitions of the terms along with few basic life and common examples are also explained.
The Youth’s Role in Reconciling Development and Environmental SustainabilityFernando Penarroyo
Environmental Rights: Legal and Institutional Framework; Development and Environment Protection;Energy Transition and Digital Transformation; Environment, Social, and Governance
Youth’s Role in Environmental Protection
This document summarizes key issues and priorities for the Forest Landowners Association (FLA) in sustaining private forest lands. The FLA believes strongly in private property rights and seeks smaller government. Major challenges include policies from Congress and lawsuits from environmental groups. Key issues are the Waters of the US rule, tax reform impacts on forestry deductions, Endangered Species Act listings and restrictions, and standards for biomass markets in Europe. The FLA aims to engage policymakers and use science-based data to shape regulations in a way that allows for sustainable forest management and economic viability of private lands.
26 1400 3_ntfp-ep_regional customary tenure & cso forummrlgregion
This document discusses increasing customary and collective forest tenure in the Mekong region through a regional policy framework. It begins by defining forest tenure and customary rights. It then describes a regional workstream led by participating organizations to strengthen customary tenure rights through national alliances in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The objectives are to develop a common understanding of customary forest tenure, address contradictions in policies, and develop guidelines for customary forest tenure principles, processes, roles and responsibilities. A regional framework could complement bright spots in national policies, slow deforestation, and strengthen forest governance and indigenous participation.
Presentation on the legal framework around disaster risk reduction in Vietnam by IFRC Southeast Asia Disaster Law delegate at the DIPECHO 17-year review workshop.
Organisation of MoEF and Environment Protection Act and 3RMirza Salman Baig
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is India's nodal agency for planning, promotion, coordination and overseeing environmental policies and programs. Its objectives include sustainable development and enhancing human well-being. Key roles include conserving natural resources like forests, wildlife, rivers and lakes, and preventing pollution. Divisions under MoEF include environment and forestry/wildlife sectors, headed by a Secretary and additional secretaries. The Environment Protection Act of 1986 aims to supplement existing pollution control laws and protect the environment through central government powers like rule-making.
THE HUMAN RIGHTS IMPACTS OF TREE PLANTATIONS IN NIASSA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUEFIAN Norge
This study investigates the impairing of the rights of peasant communities through the establishment of tree plantations in Niassa province, Mozambique. More particularly, it looks at the impacts of the operations of Chikweti Forests of Niassa on the local population in the districts of Lago, Lichinga and Sanga.
What is happening in bordering West Eurasia regions? Situation in Middle East...FAO
In the past four decades, it was clear that the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is connected to the evolution of the means of transportation and communication.
•There is no region in the world other than the Middle East that can show the increased introduction of new serotypes of FMD viruses due to the increased trade activities and developed means of transportation.
•The region is still in the center of the international transportation due to its location at the cross-roads of the international shipping routes
G. Yehia, A. Petrini and J. Domenech
OIE
The document discusses laws and principles related to groundwater pollution and sanitation in the Philippines. The key laws mentioned are the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. The principles outlined for sanitation include ecological sustainability, appropriate technology, resource conservation and reuse, multi-sectoral participation, and the "polluters pay" principle where those generating pollution are responsible. The overall goals are to provide safe and sustainable sanitation for all households while protecting the environment.
The document discusses India's Biological Diversity Act of 2002, which was enacted to realize equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources, combat biopiracy, and fulfill India's obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The key aspects of the Act are regulating access to biological resources, establishing biodiversity authorities at national and state levels, benefit sharing, and involving local communities. Some loopholes are the delay in formulating the Act, emphasis on commercial use over conservation, and absence of genetic resources. Strengthening links between local bodies and addressing different uses of resources are recommended.
FAO Plant Protection Activities in the Near East RegionNepp Net
This document summarizes FAO plant protection activities in the Near East region. It discusses supporting implementation of the International Plant Protection Convention and International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures through workshops and training. It also covers managing transboundary pests like Desert Locusts, implementing the Rotterdam Convention on hazardous pesticides, promoting integrated pest management, and several country-specific projects on issues like fruit flies, palm weevils, and obsolete pesticides. Regional cooperation on sharing knowledge of plant protection was the goal of the Cairo workshop this document was prepared for.
Presentation on environmental Protection actBhavikJain73
The document summarizes the Environmental Protection Act of 1986 in India. It was enacted after the Bhopal gas tragedy to protect and improve the environment. The act gives powers to the central government to implement decisions from the United Nations Conference on the Environment. It establishes pollution control boards and aims to prevent environmental pollution, conserve resources, and improve quality of life through its 26 sections across 4 chapters.
The document discusses BIOFIN, a global partnership launched by UNDP to address underfunding of biodiversity conservation and management. BIOFIN is being piloted in 19 countries, including India, to assess funding needs, gaps, and opportunities to increase funding to meet biodiversity targets. In India, BIOFIN is led by the Ministry of Environment and involves various partners to conduct assessments of public and private biodiversity spending and develop a resource mobilization strategy. The goal is to help India progress toward its 12 National Biodiversity Targets established under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Cbd convention on biological diversity, environment and ecologysonalidalal4
The document summarizes key aspects of several international agreements related to protecting biodiversity:
1. The 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aims to conserve biodiversity, sustainably use its components, and fairly share benefits from genetic resources. It recognizes that biodiversity is unevenly distributed and developing countries bear a disproportionate conservation burden.
2. The 2000 Cartagena Protocol regulates transboundary movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from biotechnology. It establishes procedures for advance informed agreement and risk assessment of LMOs intended for introduction into the environment or use as food/feed.
3. The 2010 Nagoya Protocol provides a legal framework for access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing.
Combatting IUU Fishing through the implementation of the Port State Measures ...Árni Matthias Mathiesen
This document discusses illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and international efforts to address it. It defines IUU fishing and outlines several international agreements aimed at preventing and eliminating it, including the FAO Agreement on Port State Measures and the Voluntary Guidelines for Flag State Performance. It also describes the Global Record of Fishing Vessels initiative and ongoing challenges to combating IUU fishing such as capacity issues in developing states and strengthening legal frameworks.
OECD Workshop on Regional Trade Agreements and the Environment Session 3.1 - ...OECD Environment
The OECD works to counter the illegal trade of pesticides through its Network on Illegal Trade of Pesticides (ONIP). ONIP raises awareness of the issue and improves collaboration between countries. The OECD has also developed a Recommendation and Best Practice Guidance to provide a framework to strengthen national activities against illegal pesticide trade and encourage international cooperation. The OECD collaborates with other organizations on capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing. Coordinated action using existing expertise is key to building stronger networks to address this issue.
The Biological Diversity Act of 2002 was enacted to meet India's obligations under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The act's objectives are to secure equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources, promote sustainable use of biodiversity, and protect local communities' knowledge. It established the National Biodiversity Authority and State Biodiversity Boards to regulate access to biological resources and support conservation. The NBA works with over 31574 local management committees. Violations of the act can result in imprisonment of at least 5 years or fines up to 10 lacs rupees.
The document summarizes the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity. It outlines the vision and mission of the plan, which is to take action to halt biodiversity loss by 2020. It describes the five strategic goals and 20 targets of the plan related to mainstreaming biodiversity, reducing pressures on biodiversity from areas like agriculture and pollution, safeguarding ecosystems and species diversity, enhancing benefits from biodiversity, and improving implementation through participation, knowledge and capacity building. National governments will develop own targets and update biodiversity strategies and action plans to fulfill commitments of the plan through regional capacity building workshops.
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are 20 targets agreed upon by parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 to take action on biodiversity loss by 2020. The targets address reducing habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, invasive species, and restoring degraded areas. Countries agreed to integrate biodiversity into planning, eliminate harmful subsidies, and increase protected land and ocean areas to 17% and 10% respectively. The targets provide a framework until 2020 for biodiversity conservation efforts at both the national and global levels.
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets established under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides background on the United Nations Environment Programme and the signing of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. The 20 Aichi Targets adopted in 2010 at COP-10 in Nagoya, Japan are aimed at addressing the drivers of biodiversity loss and enhancing the benefits from biodiversity. The document poses guiding questions to help countries set national targets aligned with the Aichi Targets and effectively implement their obligations under the Convention.
Safeguards in REDD+ implementation in FijiCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation was delivered at the third Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2016, in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines.
The five sub-thematic streams at APFW 2016 included:
Pathways to prosperity: Future trade and markets
Tackling climate change: challenges and opportunities
Serving society: forestry and people
New institutions, new governance
Our green future: green investment and growing our natural assets
This presentation explains the basic but important differences between the three popular still confusing terms i.e. law, policies and conventions. Definitions of the terms along with few basic life and common examples are also explained.
The Youth’s Role in Reconciling Development and Environmental SustainabilityFernando Penarroyo
Environmental Rights: Legal and Institutional Framework; Development and Environment Protection;Energy Transition and Digital Transformation; Environment, Social, and Governance
Youth’s Role in Environmental Protection
This document summarizes key issues and priorities for the Forest Landowners Association (FLA) in sustaining private forest lands. The FLA believes strongly in private property rights and seeks smaller government. Major challenges include policies from Congress and lawsuits from environmental groups. Key issues are the Waters of the US rule, tax reform impacts on forestry deductions, Endangered Species Act listings and restrictions, and standards for biomass markets in Europe. The FLA aims to engage policymakers and use science-based data to shape regulations in a way that allows for sustainable forest management and economic viability of private lands.
26 1400 3_ntfp-ep_regional customary tenure & cso forummrlgregion
This document discusses increasing customary and collective forest tenure in the Mekong region through a regional policy framework. It begins by defining forest tenure and customary rights. It then describes a regional workstream led by participating organizations to strengthen customary tenure rights through national alliances in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam. The objectives are to develop a common understanding of customary forest tenure, address contradictions in policies, and develop guidelines for customary forest tenure principles, processes, roles and responsibilities. A regional framework could complement bright spots in national policies, slow deforestation, and strengthen forest governance and indigenous participation.
National Forestry Policy Review; key emerging issues for Reflection and consi...Dr. Joshua Zake
This presentation was prepared and delivered during a workshop that involved Members of Parliament on the Natural Resources and Climate Change Committee of Parliament. The workshop was organized by the Ecological Christian Organization. The objective of the workshop was to create awareness among the Honorable members of Parliament about the ongoing review of the National Forestry Policy, (a process coordinated by the Forest Sector Support Department in the Ministry of Water and Environment). Furthermore, to get their general feedback and specific inputs into the review process with due consideration of the various emerging issues in the Forestry sector over the last 18 years since the forestry policy and legal framework came into force in 2001 and 2003, respectively. Thus, the presentation raised various emerging issues in this respect for consideration during the review process and also suggested recommendation on how the Honorable Members of Parliament should proactively engage in the process to ensure that resultant policy framework adequately addresses the emerging issues and also stands the taste of time.
Biodiversity management for mine closure canada mission on sustainable mining...Bambang Tri Sasongko Adi
Presented in the Canadian Sustainable Technology for the Mining Sector, Jakarta, September 2018. The slide highlights regulatory framework of mine closure in Indonesia compared with International Guidelines.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Nepal Agricultural Economics Society (NAES) are jointly organizing Annual Conference of Nepal Agricultural Economics Society on February 13-14, 2015 at Conference Hall, Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. During the annual conference of NAES, a special session on “Convergences of Policies and Programs relating to Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agriculture” is being organized. The aim of this special session is to showcase the studies and experiences in South Asian countries on climate resilient agriculture and how they can learn from each other to formulate progressive and sustainable policies to promote climate smart agriculture in a regional perspective.
M Larwanou: East African experiences on negotiation and co-management for joi...Sahel_BeyondForestryLaws
This document summarizes key issues around forest governance in East Africa and proposed solutions discussed at a regional workshop. Specifically:
1) Poor forest governance has led to reduced goods/services, lost taxes, and damaged livelihoods in East Africa.
2) A regional FLEGT process aims to improve forest law enforcement and governance by translating ideas in a regional action plan.
3) Key challenges include illegal activities, weak policies/enforcement, and poverty driving deforestation.
4) Proposed solutions focus on strengthening policies, sustainable management, enforcement, cooperation, and promoting legal timber trade.
Recognition of customary tenure: piloting for implementation of the National ...mrlgregion
This document summarizes pilots and initiatives to recognize customary tenure in Myanmar's forestry sector. It outlines how the National Land Use Policy and forest laws recognize customary tenure. Pilots by USAID, Tetra Tech, the Forest Department, and Land Core Group aimed to test applying the Community Forestry Instructions to certify fallow lands and increase tenure security. Key achievements included considering community forests and analyzing how to better recognize customary tenure. National dialogues brought stakeholders together to discuss strengthening forest tenure rights. Lessons highlighted the need for longer-term commitment to fully recognize and protect customary tenure through legal and policy reforms.
The document discusses community-based forest management in South Cotabato province. It provides statistics on land allocation and profiles of community-based forest management agreements. It also outlines the role of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office in promoting bamboo industries and climate change adaptation. This includes providing technical assistance, training, and livelihood projects to local communities and farmers involving bamboo propagation. It identifies issues such as unstable policies and lack of funding and tenure over forestlands. Recommendations include strengthening partnerships between agencies and local governments to better support bamboo industries and community-based forest management.
Prunus africana “No chop um, no kill um, but keep um”: From an endangered spe...Verina Ingram
How governance makes a difference in the sustainability and livelihood impacts of international trade of a medicinal bark of a tree found in African mountains. this case study from Cameroon illustrates the many governance arrangements exsisting and thier mixed impacts.
The document discusses consumerism and its impact on waste generation and management. It notes that consumerism has increased exponentially with industrialization and rising standards of living. This has led to overconsumption of resources and unsustainable use. Products are often obsolete before being worn out due to advancing technology. Most human activities revolve around production and consumption, generating large amounts of solid, liquid, and gaseous waste worldwide, creating serious environmental issues and challenges for waste disposal. Excess waste generation has disastrous environmental effects and leads to overexploitation of natural resources.
Kenya has initiated REDD+ readiness activities to address deforestation drivers like agricultural expansion, unsustainable forest resource use, and overgrazing. The country is developing a REDD+ strategy and reference emissions level through stakeholder consultation. Proposed interventions include improved forest governance, alternative livelihoods, and community benefit sharing from forest conservation. Key challenges include establishing baselines and monitoring systems for carbon and biodiversity, and generating cross-sectoral support for REDD+ implementation. Water tower forests like Mau are prioritized for restoration and carbon market investment to supplement conservation efforts.
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Great Apes Conservation in Cameroon: A Mapping of Major Institutions, Policies and impact
1. Presented by
Stanley Chung DINSI (PhD) & Simeon Abe EYEBE
Hotel des Députés Yaoundé
April 24th
2014
GREAT APES CONSERVATION IN
CAMEROON:
A Mapping of Major Institutions,
Policies and impact
2. Plan
1. BACKGROUND
- Overview of threats to great apes conservation; Study objective; Research
methodology
2. RESEARCH FINDINGS
a. Involvement of the Government of Cameroon in GA Conservation & management
- Major institutions; laws and policies put in place;
- Strengths and weaknesses for GA conservation;
- Constraints to Policy implementation;
b. Involvement of other stakeholders in the process
- Major conservation institutions and impact on GA conservation/communities’
livelihood
- Major achievements of great apes conservation projects in Cameroon
- Challenges of GAs conservation
- Lessons learnt from great apes conservation projects in Cameroon
3. RECOMMENDATIONS, CONCLUSION AND WAY FORWARD
3. . 1. BACKGROUND 1/4
1. Overview of threats to great apes conservation; Study
objective; Research methodology
Overview:
oThe 1994 Forestry law placed the national coverage of
protected areas in Cameroon at 18,8% in 2008. This is
expected to move up to 30%.
oIn an article published in 2013 (HWC), GREG-Forets,
estimated the national coverage to about 20% as of 2012 .
oSpecific threats to great apes conservation in Cameroon:
Hunting; logging; mining; habitat fragmentation;
trafficking; big infrastructures; agricultural activities; road
construction etc…
5. 3/4 BACKGROUND 3/4
Study objectives:
o The main objective of the study; was to map great apes conservation
organizations and policies In Cameroon.
o Specific objectives:
• Analyse the existing conservation policies specific to great apes
conservation
• Measure the impacts of policy, legal and institutional framework on great
apes conservation
• Identify the constrains and/or barriers for policy implementation
• Carryout a survey on the institutions concerned with the conservation of
great apes
• Investigate the impact of great ape conservation activities on community’s
livelihood.
• Propose key recommendations for institutional and policy changes that
could improve on; the conservation and management of great apes, and
on local communities livelihood.
6. 4 BACKGROUND4/4
Research Methodology:
oData collection sources:
-Key government ministries: MINFOF, MINEPDED; MINEPIA; MINADER etc…
-Conservation institutions: WWF; IUCN; LAGA; GIZ; WCS; AAA etc…
-Other sources: Reports; studies and other published sources; internet
sources etc…
oData analysis:
-We identified and analyzed existing great apes state institutions, policies and
laws.
-A gap analysis on state institutions; laws and policies was carried out
-NGO data collection focused on the challenges of conservation; sustainable
use of the resources in relation with community’s livelihood and development
challenges
-The draft report was presented to the GREG team for inputs and comments
7. 2.RESEARCH FINDINGS (A)1/10
A. Involvement of the Government in GA management
1. Major Institutions; laws and policies put in place
Major state institutions;
•During the 1980s, Cameroon’s forest was placed under the
responsibility of the former Ministry of Agriculture
(MINAGRI)-present day MINADER, whereas the fauna fell
within the Secretariat for Tourism.
•In 1993, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MINEF)
was created.
•2004; MINEF broken down to MINFOF (key Ministry) and
MINEP
•In 2011, MINEP became MINEPDED, with the aspect of
sustainable development placed under its competence
8. RESEARCH FINDINGS (A) 2/10
Other state institutions
• The traditional rural sector ministries in the first place
(MINADER, MINEPIA, MINEPDED),
• The social ministries (MINEDUC, MINSANTE, MINAS,
MINFOPRA, MINFF, etc.),
• Regulatory Ministries (MINATD, MINDEF, MINDAF),
• The economic ministries (MINEPAT, MINEFI, MINIMIDT,
MINTP, MINTOUR, MINTRANS); etc…
All these government ministries operate in synergy
9. RESEARCH FINDINGS (A) 3/10
Laws
• Ordinance No.73/18 of May 1973 and its implementing decree
no.74/357 of 17 August 1974 dealing exclusively with forest resources;
• Law no.81/13 of November the 27, 1981 dealing with the regime of
forests, wildlife, and fisheries and its implementing decree no.83/169 of
April 12, 1983.
• Law N° 94/01 of 20th January 1994 regulating the forestry, wildlife and
fisheries sectors law enacted in 1994, their decrees of application signed
in 1995;
• The framework law N°96/12 of 5th
August 1996 regulating the
management of the environment.
• The decree no.95/466/PM of 20 July 1995 laying down the procedures
for the application of the system of fauna;
• Decree No.96/237/PM of 10 April 1996 laying down the procedures for
operation of the special funds provided for by law no. 94/01 of 20
January 1994 laying down the regime of forests, wildlife and of fishing ;
10. RESEARCH FINDINGS (A) 4/10
Policies
oInternational Policy Instruments;
• Cameroon adopted the Convention on international trade
in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES); in
1973;
• It signed the Convention on Biological diversity (CBD) on
the 14th June 1992 and ratified on the 19th
October 1994;
oSub-regional Policy instruments;
• The agreement of cooperation and consultation between
the States of Central Africa on the conservation of wild
fauna (OCFSA) of 1983 in Libreville;
11. (A) RESEARCH FINDINGS 5/10
oSub-regional Policy instruments;
• The COMIFAC treaty signed in 2005. Ratified by the
majority of States in late 2006, the Treaty and the
convergence Plan are formally being executed since
January 2007;
• In 2007, the adoption of the sub regional agreement on
forest control by the countries of the COMIFAC obliges
Member States to strengthen their legal-normative devices
to improve the sectoral governance ;
• Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Congo-
Brazzaville, have established a trans-boundary protected
area - the Sangha Tri-National (STN) Park.
12. (A) RESEARCH FINDINGS 6/10
oNational Policy instruments;
• Cameroon defined its forestry policy in 1993 and
subsequently enacted the Forestry law of 1994 which has
continued to govern the sector until now ;
• The Framework Law on the Environment, adopted in 1996
which affects the economic and social sectors.
• The adoption of the 2035 vision for Cameroon in 2007,
growth and employment strategy paper (DSCE-2020 ) in
2009, now undertake the country firmly in an approach
aimed a rapid economic and social development, which is
diversified and sustainable.
• Adopted a national biodiversity strategy and action plan
(NBSAP) in 2012 as part of its commitments under the CBD.
13. RESEARCH FINDINGS (A) 7/10
2. Strengths and weaknesses for GA conservation:
The existing laws, policies and institutions show some strengths and
weaknesses in implementation as indicated below:
strengths:
•Strong mobilization of competent authorities; There is a strong
political will by the President of the Republic by reaffirming on several
occasions the preservation of the forest ecosystems, fauna and flora
heritage.
•Attract technical and financial support from partners; Conservation
efforts made by Cameroon have attracted both technical and financial
support for the sector.
•Significant efforts invested in fighting poaching; The creation of a
specific ministry for forests and wildlife in 1994. Close collaboration
with great apes NGOs to fight poaching such as LAGA etc…
14. RESEARCH FINDINGS (A) 8/10
weaknesses:
o Institutional;
• Lack of an effective coordination by the MINFOF leading to a
weak communication between the field and the central
administration.
• Insufficient valorization of the tourism sector leading to a weak
contribution of the sector to the national economy.
• Poor material, technological and human resource management
by the administration
o Legal;
• Weak enforcement of legislation leading to embezzlement of
limited resources coming from the wildlife conservation
15. (A) RESEARCH FINDINGS 9/10
oLegal;
•Slow implementation of existing laws leading to significant loss of
protected wildlife species
•The slow revision of the 1994 forestry law still gives room for mining
activities to be carried out in protected areas.
oPolicy;
•Policy of the sub-sector non-adapted to the requirements of
optimization of its contribution to the national economy;
•Weak governance policies in promoting the tourism sector,
especially that which is linked to wildlife and great apes in particular;
•Laxity in follow-up leading to a high degree of corruption in the
sector giving a negative image of the country.
16. (A) RESEARCH FINDINGS 10/10
3. Constraints to policy implementation:
Despite the several policies put in place by the government of
Cameroon to guide the conservation of great apes, a number
of constraints still hinder implementation:
•Bad governance in the administrative circles
•High rate of corruption
•Negative image of MINFOF and the country
•Lack of an efficient and integrated management system of
material resources
•Insufficient capacity of human and financial resources
•Inadequate training of staff to meet the demands of MINFOF
and great apes conservation in particular
17. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 1/7
b. Involvement of other stakeholders in the process
1.Major conservation institutions and Impact on GA
conservation/communities’ livelihood
2.Major achievements of great apes conservation
projects in Cameroon
3.Challenges of GAs conservation
4.Lessons learnt from great apes conservation
projects in Cameroon
18. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 2/7
1. Major conservation institutions/impact
Institution Domain of
intervention
Impact on Great
apes
Impact on
Community
livelihood
Funding sources
WWF Conservation &
livelihood
improvement.
Improvement of
GA habitat
stability, support
to GA cons.-new
sanctuaries
Encourages
sustainable use
of resources
through Comm.
based BD
enterprises
USAID; ECOFAC;
CARPE; Primate
specialist group
IUCN BD conservation;
Prevention &
mitigation of
human GA
conflicts.
Reduce killing or
capture;
Reducing
frequency of
interactions of
humans with GA
Construction of
physical barriers
at natural water
sources;
- Reduce attacks,
injury, diseases
and loss of
human lives
Small Scale
initiative
programme (SSI )
19. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 3/7
WCS Wildlife health;
local livelihood ;
natural resource
use
Provide crucial data
for chimpanzees
and Gorillas
Promote eco-
friendly income
generating
activities; create
new agricultural
products and
practices to Local
communities
MINFOF; GIZ;
German dev’t.
bank
LAGA GA protection and
conservation
Support
prosecution of
wildlife cases;
support radio & TV
campaigns on
wildlife capture
Training of wildlife
officers on
corruption, ethics
and also job
provision
Arcus Foundation;
Born FREE; - U.S.
Fish and Wildlife
Service
CEW Securing GA
habitat; involved in
the fight against
poaching
Contribute to the
application and
enforcement of
norms in forest
management and
climatic prediction
Denouncing
poaching and illegal
logging which is the
principal threat to
GAs
World Resources
Institute (WRI)
20. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 4/7
2. Major achievements of GAs conservation projects
Creation and management of protected Areas
-Three national parks; Lobéké, Boumba-Bek and Nki covering about
760,000 hectares of forest has been established;
-Eight protected areas (Waza, Korup, Bénoué, Lobéké, Campo-Ma’an,
Mbam et Djerem, Dja,Faro) have operational management plans ;
-Game guards have been trained and recruited to support anti-poaching
and surveillance operations;
-Significant efforts of building management and communications
infrastructure for the three national parks have been made.
Sustainable Wildlife Management
-Collaborative conventions for anti-poaching and fight against bush
meat trade with logging companies have been established;
-Training of government staff in GAs monitoring, law enforcement etc..
21. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 5/7
Partnership Building
- Consultative platforms have been established between local
communities and major stakeholders;
- Capacities of local management institutions are being strengthened
to play the role of village wildlife management committees;
Collaborative Management
- Nine (9) Community based Wildlife Resource Management
Committees (COVAREFs) have been established and are operational;
- There is marketing of trophy hunting in community hunting zones
generating estimated annual revenues of USD $30,000;
Trans-boundary Conservation Initiative
- TNS &TRIDOM trans-boundary agreements signed by member states
- There are regular tri-national patrols and other field activities
implemented by park authorities of the TNS landscape;
22. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 6/7
3. Challenges of GAs conservation
-Development of management plans for Boumba-Bek
and Nki national parks;
-Negotiating user rights of indigenous forest people
within national parks ;
-Carrying out wildlife inventories in professional
hunting zones to determine hunting quotas and for
monitoring purposes;
-Establishing a TNS trust fund.
23. RESEARCH FINDINGS (B) 7/7
4. Lessons learnt from GAs conservation in Cameroon
-The determination of the government of Cameroon to
protect great apes (creation of great apes sanctuaries; parks;
zoos);
-Strong commitments taken by governments on conservation
by signing the CITES convention;
-Ape meat in high demand Cameroon and the entire Central
Africa;
-Tourism activities in the rise;
-Parks and sanctuaries do contribute in improving on local
communities’ livelihood;
-There is little or no replication of success stories;
24. 3.Recom; conclu; way forward 1/2
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS
- Strengthen GAs governance measures at all levels (national and
local)
- Ensure implementation and follow-up of existing laws and sanction
defaulters in order to fight the high rate of corruption
- Ensure transparency in the handling of poaching cases
- Ensure a coordinated management system of information from the
field to the central administration
- Modernise training of Eco guards to suit the realities of their actions
on the field
- Invest sufficient financial resource in the conservation and
management of great apes
- Ensure a close follow-up of the activities of eco-guards and the
military in conservation sites in order to prevent the killing of
25. 3.Recom; conclu; way forward 2/2
Conclusion & way forward
The conservation of GAs remains a priority to the government;
Existing conservation efforts need to be constantly revisited;
The constant pressure natural resources is undeniably a major
threat to great apes survival;
Therefore, to ensure the absolute survival of the remaining great
apes species in Cameroon; competent state institutions; non-
governmental organizations; international organizations and all
other stakeholders must constitute a synergy in this domain.
As a way forward, a study on the impact of the activities of economic
and private operators on GAs, and the concrete actions committed
to protecting these great apes populations has been programmed.