Four specialised units addressing the most pressing human rights challenges at the intersection of social justice, environmental law, and community rights in Africa.
IMCHPR runs targeted advocacy campaigns at community, national, and regional levels addressing the most urgent human rights issues.
There is an increasing global concern around human and biodiversity crisis, but sustainable use (SU) is critical for both biodiversity and human wellbeing. International instruments confirm that SU does not threaten species survival.
This forms a core part of the three objectives of the CBD: conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources.
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