Activity 2: Cooperate internationally
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Below are the global and regional obligations in this activity:
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Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Participate in or facilitate cooperative activities of the Network, including scientific research and monitoring at the global, regional and sub-regional levels: MAB Statutory Framework Article 7,1 SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Promote environmental education and training and the development of human resources in co-operation with other biosphere reserves in the Network: MAB Statutory Framework Article 7, 4 SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Help to identify, protect, conserve and present cultural and natural heritage if requested by the States on whose territory it is situated: WHC Article 6, 2 SEE COMMENTARY 3
- Strengthen partnerships with organizations undertaking research which improves understanding of biodiversity in PAs: CBD Decision VII/28, 19 and CBD Decision VII/28, Annex
- Collaborate with other Parties and relevant partners to establish and manage PAs in marine areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction: CBD Decision VII/28, 19 and CBD Decision VII/28, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 4
- Collaborate with countries to develop and implement sustainable financing for PA systems: CBD Decision VII/28, 19 and CBD Decision VII/28, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Promote international coordination of measures to further public awareness of wetland values in reserves: Ramsar Recommendation 5.8 SEE COMMENTARY 6
Indirectly relevant obligations and commitments
- Co-operate with other States Parties and establish partnerships with non-governmental and grassroot organizations to promote awareness of the need to conserve natural and cultural World Heritage properties: WHC Decision 16 COM Agenda item II, part II.8 SEE COMMENTARY 7
- Cooperate in providing financial and other support, particularly to developing countries, for in-situ conservation outlined in parts a to l of CBD Article 8: CBD Article 8, m
- Promote sustainable management, and promote and cooperate in the conservation and enhancement of sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases including biomass, forests, oceans and other terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems: UNFCCC Article 4, d SEE COMMENTARY 8
- Cooperate in preparing for adaptation to the impacts of climate change and develop integrated plans for coastal zone management, water resources and agriculture, and for the protection and rehabilitation of areas, particularly in Africa, affected by drought, desertification and floods: UNFCCC Article 4, 1e SEE COMMENTARY 9
- Collaborate with IUCN and provide support to the strategic implementation of the Global Framework Programme for Capacity Building on Natural Heritage: WHC Decision 29 COM 10, 6
- Strengthen collaboration between the WHC, CBD and UNESCO focal points, to increase the implementation effectiveness of the expanded programme of work on forest biodiversity, and the programme of work on PAs, in World Heritage sites: CBD Decision VIII/19, 7 SEE COMMENTARY 10
- Cooperate within international and regional organizations to promote the conservation, management and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, including deep seabed genetic resources: CBD Decision VIII/21, 6 SEE COMMENTARY 11
- Work with UNEP, UNDP, the UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs, the Ramsar International Organization Partners, NGOs and others to undertake assessments of values of wetlands; to build capacity within communities to sustainably use wetlands; and to encourage these institutions to consult with Parties to define programmes for poverty reduction: Ramsar Resolution IX.4, 10
- Cooperate at the international level to agree regional and global strategies for the maintenance of mangrove ecosystems: Ramsar Resolution IX.4, 33
- Liaise with relevant partners to undertake inventories, assessments and monitoring of fisheries resources which depend on wetlands: Ramsar Resolution IX.4, 27
- Consider inland water biodiversity in participation and collaboration with organizations, institutions and conventions affecting or working with inland water resources: CBD Decision IV/4, 3
- Cooperate with the Director-General in the protection of the cultural and natural heritage in Palestine: WHC Decision 26 COM 6.1,9
- Seek synergy with other multilateral environmental agreements and initiatives to work for the conservation and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems: CITES Resolution 11.10 (Rev.CoP12) SEE COMMENTARY 12
- Cooperate with the advisory bodies monitoring and reporting on the progress of work undertaken for the preservation of properties inscribed on the World Heritage List on behalf of the Committee: WHC Decision 18 COM Agenda item XIV, part XIV.7
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