Implementation of the Convention
Measures Taken to Achieve the 2010 Target
The
Strategic document for the Reduction of Poverty comprises several actions
that are relevant to the achievement of the 2010 target, such as the
improvement of rural and urban situations, as well as food security. The
Third National Report mentions the need to: diversify agriculture
resources; combat bush fires, desertification and soil degradation;
preserve and adequately manage forests; combat pollution and invasive
species; develop ecotourism; and share roles, responsibilities and
benefits...
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Initiatives in Protected Areas
Senegal is committed to
increasing from 10 to 12 the percentage of protected areas in the country
by 2010. The Third National Report mentions that Senegal is considering
adding two marine protected areas every year. In order to have better
management of protected areas, the peripheral zones are integrated into
socio-economic planning programmes regarding indigenous
populations...
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Initiatives for Article 8(j)
The transfer of
responsibility to local levels has increased the population’s sense of
responsibility regarding environmental management. The creation of
community parks and reserves and the establishment of a legal and
institutional framework encouraging the full expression of local
competences constitute examples of intervention strategies that support
local governance...
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