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The 2021 ESMP for the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) outlines mitigation strategies for six key activities under the Bhutan for Life (BFL) project. These activities include ecotourism infrastructure development, improvement of salt licks and water holes, building maintenance, alpine meadow improvement, bio-engineering at Dungtsho lake, and waste management near a RAMSAR site. The plan emphasizes compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures (SIPP), particularly where WWF standards are more extensive regarding non-title holders and community consultation. It details specific environmental risks—such as habitat disturbance and increased poaching—and social risks, including worker health and safety and community conflicts, providing a structured monitoring framework and a total budget of USD 185,500 for activities and mitigation.

The 2021 ESMP for Biological Corridor-3 (BC-3) focuses on the improvement of waterholes and salt licks to support wildlife. It outlines specific mitigation measures for waste management, worker health and safety, and poaching prevention, while ensuring compliance with both Royal Government of Bhutan laws and WWF's Social Safeguards Integrated Policies and Procedures. The plan includes detailed occupational health and safety (OHS) standards and monitoring arrangements to be implemented by BFL focal persons and contractors.

A comprehensive manual for land owners and managers in the Cape Floral Region on the identification, legal obligations, planning, and removal of invasive alien plants, including safety protocols and rehabilitation strategies.

The 2018 assessment of 27 South African MPA sites reveals systemic deficiencies in funding, staffing, and law enforcement. While South Africa significantly expanded its MPA network to 5.4% of its exclusive economic zone in 2019, the report finds that many sites fail to meet biodiversity targets due to inadequate resources and a lack of approved management plans. It introduces a three-phase approach to move sites from priority (red) to basic (orange) and finally optimal (green) management levels, emphasizing the need for intra-agency and network-wide collaboration.

The Sustainable Landscape Finance Coalition, a partnership between WWF South Africa and Wilderness Foundation Africa, employs a four-stage 'Finance Solution Approach' to bridge the funding gap for biodiversity and landscape conservation. The Coalition has launched six incubators investigating tools such as biodiversity tax incentives, carbon payments, and green bonds, while scaling existing successes like the Section 37D tax deduction, which is projected to release R1.4 billion into protected areas by 2026.

This report by Friends of the Earth International categorizes 233 CBD decisions into five programmatic approaches: Community Forest Management (MCB), Biodiversity, Rights, Financialization (false solutions), and Governance. It provides a detailed analysis of key 'Principles and Declarations' and other relevant decisions to help indigenous peoples and local communities hold governments accountable for their international biodiversity commitments.

The report examines 233 CBD decisions, categorizing them into five priority axes for Friends of the Earth International (ATI): community forest management, biodiversity, rights, 'false solutions' (financialization of nature), and governance. It highlights key 'Principles and Declarations' and other relevant decisions, emphasizing the need to convert international agreements into national policies through National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). The analysis focuses on the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, the ecosystem approach to management, and the critique of market-based conservation mechanisms.

The document reviews 233 CBD decisions, categorizing them into five programmatic areas: Community Forest Management (CFM), Biodiversity, Rights, Financing (False Solutions), and Governance. It specifically details 'Principles and Declarations' and other relevant decisions that support a rights-based approach to conservation and warn against the 'financialisation of nature'.

The report by Friends of the Earth International emphasizes that Community Forest Management (MCB) cannot exist without organized communities and the protection of their cultural and spiritual ties to their territories. It identifies the right to association as a fundamental human right supported by international declarations, and argues that cultural rights—though less explicitly defined in international law—are inextricably linked to land tenure and biodiversity conservation. The text advocates for using international legal frameworks to pressure national governments to implement these rights, while stressing that legal action should be part of a broader strategy of social mobilization.

The document emphasizes that community forest management (GCF) cannot exist without organized communities and the protection of their cultural and spiritual ties to their territories. It highlights the right of association as a fundamental human right, supported by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN declarations on indigenous peoples and peasants. The text argues that cultural rights—including traditional knowledge, language, and spirituality—are inextricably linked to land tenure; therefore, protecting the territory is the primary means of safeguarding these cultural rights. It calls for the integration of biocultural heritage into global biodiversity frameworks to combat the collapse of biodiversity and the loss of traditional knowledge.

The document asserts that community forest management (CFM) cannot exist without organised communities and the protection of their cultural and spiritual ties to their territories. It identifies the right to association as a fundamental human right supported by international frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The briefing further argues that cultural rights—such as the preservation of traditional knowledge and languages—are inextricably linked to territorial protection, as traditional practices occur within specific biological environments. It concludes that integrating biocultural heritage into global biodiversity frameworks is necessary to combat both the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.

The strategy outlines a comprehensive plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina to transition to a green economy by 2030 and achieve significant emission reductions by 2050. It identifies high vulnerability in agriculture, water management, and forestry due to increasing temperature extremes and erratic precipitation. The document proposes a low-carbon development path focusing on replacing inefficient coal-fired power plants with renewables, improving building energy efficiency, and modernising transport. A total investment of approximately BAM 16.7 billion is estimated for mitigation and BAM 170 million for adaptation by 2030.

GreenLatinos links the tradition of Día de Los Muertos to the necessity of protecting ancestral lands and waters in Colorado. The organization specifically advocates for the Colorado Wilderness Act (CWA), which would protect over 500,000 acres across 36 areas, including Cross Canyon and Pisgah Mountain. These sites contain high densities of cultural artifacts and ancestral Puebloan and Ute Tribe history but currently lack complete inventories or archaeological surveys, leaving them vulnerable to degradation, vandalism, and theft.

The 2020 NYDF progress assessment finds that deforestation rates have increased since 2014, contrary to the goal of halving them. The report highlights significant risks from accelerating infrastructure development and extractive industries in tropical forests, noting a lack of transparency and accountability among governments, corporations, and financial institutions. While some grassroots movements and community-led management models show promise, systemic barriers—including political instability, power imbalances, and insufficient funding for REDD+ and poverty alleviation—hinder progress toward sustainable development and forest conservation.

The report finds that progress toward reducing deforestation from infrastructure, extractive industries, and basic-needs activities is slow. While some governments and companies have adopted policies and commitments, implementation is often weak, transparency is limited, and large-scale development projects continue to threaten intact forests. The report emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift toward alternative development pathways and the empowerment of Indigenous peoples and local communities.

The document argues that Mexico's food systems can drive a just recovery by integrating sustainable practices in the primary sector, shortening distribution chains, and improving public nutrition. It highlights the vulnerability of the sector to the climate crisis and the exacerbation of food insecurity and malnutrition caused by the pandemic. Key recommendations include reorienting agricultural subsidies toward crop diversification, implementing sustainability certifications for exporters, supporting small and medium producers with organic fertilizers and digital commerce, and aligning public food procurement with nutritional health standards.

The document reports that Halcyon Agri has ceased deforestation in Cameroon and implemented a global zero-deforestation policy. Key progress includes the establishment of a multi-level Cameroonian Council for Sustainable Development and the creation of a grievance mechanism to address community land claims. However, challenges remain, such as a recent latex spill near Kribi and the need for further progress on indigenous rights and employment equity. The company is also transitioning to closed-circuit water treatment systems and improving supply chain transparency through the ZSL SPOTT tool.

The document outlines the role of community protocols in implementing Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) frameworks, emphasizing that these protocols should be community-led and tailored to specific local contexts rather than standardized. It details how protocols help communities define their rights, manage resources like Rooibos and Buchu, and negotiate with industry actors. The text highlights the necessity of government support, legal recognition, and a holistic approach that integrates customary laws with national and international rights to ensure sustainable resource management and fair benefit sharing.

The document outlines practical guidance and case studies on using community protocols to manage biological and genetic resources. It emphasizes that protocols should be community-led, adapted to local contexts rather than standardized, and integrated into national legal frameworks to ensure transparency for industry and the protection of indigenous rights.

The report critiques 'net zero' targets as a form of 'greenwashing' that allows polluters to continue emitting greenhouse gases by relying on unproven technologies and carbon offsets. It argues that these targets often shift the burden of carbon sequestration to the Global South, constituting 'carbon colonialism'. The authors advocate for 'real zero' emissions, which require drastic reductions in fossil fuel use, the adoption of agroecology, and a transition to 100% renewable energy, particularly by developed nations in the North.