Story | 29 Nov, 2010
"The 17th issue of Policy Matters, the CEESP journal, was released in October at the 10th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan. This issue of Policy Matters is titled, "Exploring the Right to Diversity in Conservation Law, Policy…
Story | 28 Nov, 2010
Raising the Global Voice of Indigenous People and Creating New Platforms for Knowledge Sharing
(By Shayna Baile) What do local food festivals, global gatherings, and scoping missions all have in common? These initiatives form the base of efforts this first year of the Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty coordinated by Phrang Roy, an…
Press release | 26 Oct, 2010
The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s vertebrates confirms an extinction crisis with one-fifth of species threatened. However, the situation would be worse were it not for current global conservation efforts, according to a study launched today at the 10th Conference of the Parties to…
Press release | 19 Sep, 2010
Environment and gender equality: the keys to achieving Millennium Development Goals
Achieving gender equality is fundamental to sustainable development and to attaining the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), including the eradication of poverty and hunger. This is expected to be one of the major conclusions of world leaders and development experts at the 2010…
Story | 06 Sep, 2010
Sacred natural sites are shown to contain remarkable biodiversity and therefore can make a significant contribution to halting the catastrophic extinction of wild species of plants and animals as well as the decline and damage of habitats and ecosystems.
Story | 06 Sep, 2010
The 17th issue of Policy Matters, the CEESP peer-reviewed journal, will be released in October at the 10th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan.
Story | 06 Sep, 2010
Indigenous Voice on Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty
Many may not know them, but there are several indigenous communities seeking to revitalize indigenous peoples' food systems and thereby define the food and agriculture of their choice; these are the real champions and stewards of agrobiodiversity.
Press release | 18 Aug, 2010
Sustainable School at Shigar (Skardu): A Dream Comes True
A long time dream of the people of Shigar came true on May 14, 2010 with inauguration of the first environmentally sustainable school – Abruzzi Higher Secondary School – in Shigar by His Excellency Vincenzo Prati, the Italian Ambassador in Pakistan.
Story | 20 Jul, 2010
Indigenous peoples and REDD-plus
Challenges and opportunities for the engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities in REDD-plus
Story | 20 Jul, 2010
Indigenous peoples and REDD-plus
Challenges and opportunities for the engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities in REDD-plus