Essays about: "Emily Rodriguez"

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  1. 1. Including diverse knowledge systems in the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Emily Rodriguez; [2013]
    Keywords : biodiversity; democracy; environment; knowledge; sustainability;

    Abstract : Including scientific and non-scientific knowledge systems in the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will influence the framing of biodiversity issues and management policies. Through analysis of documents from the IPBES meetings and interviews with non–state actors, this study identifies knowledge systems relevant for biodiversity issues, explores perceptions of why diverse knowledge systems should be incorporated into the IPBES and discusses governance challenges. READ MORE