Definition(s)
Local communities” refers to non-indigenous communities with historical linkages to places and livelihoods characterized by long- term relationships with the natural environment, often over generations. (Source: Sustainable use assessment, IPBES, 2020).
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 20 decisions |
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Nagoya Protocol | 3 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 22 decisions |