This manifests in a variety of ways, including the glacial pace of progress on an international, legally-binding climate agreement, the relatively low priority given to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the lack of understanding of the importance of natural capital in ensuring human survival, and the tiny budget allocated to conservation in most countries.

FORBES: Conservation International: Stemming the Tide of Environmental Crises, Part One

Conducted by professional trainers and the 2005 Convention Secretariat, the workshop will cover priority areas such as policy-making skills and approaches to strengthening the cultural and creative industries at the national and regional levels, as well as the 2005 Convention Periodic Reports.

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International cooperation and solidarity should be promoted to support the implementation of the Convention and the rights of the child should be a priority in the United Nations system-wide action on human rights.

UNESCO: Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

The Convention is a concrete step to use culture as a lever for development, especially in Africa, the priority region for the Organization.

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