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UN talks must resolve key issues to ensure fair and sustainable use of biodiversity
… thousands of crops and medicinal plants that are vital for our agriculture, food security, health and nutrition. These resources take … ensure that the world's biological resources are used in a fair and sustainable way and that 'biopiracy' is prevented. To read and comment … UN talks must resolve key issues to ensure fair and sustainable use of biodiversity …
News, 13 July 2010
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Transformation for food sovereignty: transforming knowledge and ways of knowing (Part III: Chapter 7)
… systems, which explores equity and sustainability in the food and agriculture sector through text, photos, animations and video and audio … Food and agriculture …
Publication, 01 May 2009
Peasant Seeds: the foundation of food sovereignty in Africa
… book contains a transcript of the ‘ Bamako Declaration ’ - a call for agriculture, agricultural research and markets that reflect the needs of … d’Expériences (BEDE ). Dr. Michel Pimbert, Director of IIED’s Sustainable Agriculture, Biodiversity and Livelihoods Programme, argues … sovereign control over seeds and local know-how in order to design sustainable, resilient agricultural and food systems”. The Bamako …
News, 12 February 2009
Sourcing gender
… Designing business models that reach and benefit poor women working in agriculture can be a challenge for businesses. But is that surprising? … into the heart of business in a financially sound and (importantly) sustainable way. But before we leap too far ahead, what can current … to read Anoushka’s paper, Sourcing Gender: Gender Productivity in Sustainable Sourcing Strategies , part of the New Business Models for …
Insight, 17 November 2010
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Beyond banning wildlife trade: COVID-19, conservation and development
… to undermine human rights, damage conservation incentives and harm sustainable development. There are a number of reasons for this … and encouraging further livestock production. Fourth, in many cases, sustainable wildlife trade can provide key incentives for local people …
Publication, 01 August 2020
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Landscape approaches for mountain community sustainable development in a time of climate change: Policy Consultation and South-South Exchange Workshop and INMIP Mountain Community Exchange Walking Workshop
Publication, 01 July 2016
People walking on agricultural land
Envisioning a better future for The Gambia
Insight, 19 July 2021
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Geneva Minutes
… civil society building and consolidation, pluralism promotion,sustainable economic development and freedom of expression. The … network composed of individuals and groups, from the world of agriculture and food with a high capacity for criticism and analysis, … Sustainable markets …
Publication, 01 May 2010
Marisa Carmargo presents approaches to equity in forest governance: Lessons for safeguard development at an event at COP20 in Lima (Photo: Donal Yeang via Flickr)
Why the private sector must be included in efforts to curb deforestation
… REDD+ projects seemed to be concentrated in areas where small-scale agriculture and biomass energy production were the main threats to the … need to promote reforestation to enhance carbon stocks, and promote sustainable management of forests and conservation together with … start talking about these emissions as well? As we shift towards more sustainable supply chains, zero-deforestation is just part of the …
Insight, 05 December 2014
Five woman sitting behind tables, listening and taking notes.
Ambition to achieve gender balance at international climate negotiations must be matched with finance
… the Paris Agreement, the UNFCCC gender action plan (GAP) , and the Sustainable Development Goals call for gender-responsive actions in … Funding women-led climate adaptation projects such as climate-smart agriculture Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure Supporting … women to take action on climate change, we can create a more just and sustainable future for all. …
Insight, 10 October 2023