Challenges There was resistance from the local people in the Iraqi Marshes, especially women, to include the marshland on the World Heritage List. They believed that the government would impose restrictions on their use of natural resources, which is considered the basis of their livelihoods. Actions taken A number of meetings were held by teams from the Ministry of Environment with the local communities (men and women). They wanted to lay their apprehensions to rest and raise their awareness about the need for achieving a balance between preserving the exceptional ecologicall value of the Marshlands as an eco-system of global importance, and the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources. The communities were exposed possibly that sustainable ecotourism. This opportunity can open up opportunities for marketing of environmentally-friendly products from the marshlands based on local artisanal crafts. This can create jobs and opportunities for supporting Marshland-based livelihoods. Outcomes • Economic recovery achieved for the local communities through: • Opening of marketing outlets for sale of dairy products, • Offering eco-tourism services based on traditional crafts and reviving local food • Creating jobs with a particular focus on women as producers and artisans • Marshland ecosystem is conserved and sustained: The Iraqi Marshland has high natural values and is now designated to be included in the World Heritage List. This designation will incorporate the protection of endangered and threatened species of fora and fauna at the regional and global levels. This area is also highly important because the local communities have maintained the natural lifestyle patterns for thousands of years. 6NR IRAQ Lessons Learned The conservation of the Iraqi Marshlands and local community engagement will contribute to: • Iraqi Target 1: By 2020, 25% of urban and rural people have awareness of the status of Biodiversity, its benefits for people, the pressures that affect it, and the action they can take for its conservation and sustainable use. • Aichi Target 18: By 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and their customary use of biological resources, are respected, subject to national legislation and relevant international obligations, and fully integrated and reflected in the implementation of the Convention with the full and effective participation of indigenous and local communities, at all relevant levels. • Aichi Target 14: By 2020, ecosystems that provide essential services, including services related to water, and contribute to health, livelihoods and wellbeing, are restored and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and vulnerable. Mainstreaming Gender Considerations into your 6NR Sixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Challenges
There was resistance from the local people in the Iraqi Marshes, especially women, to include the marshland on the World Heritage List. They believed that the government would impose restrictions on their use of natural resources, which is considered the basis of their livelihoods.
Actions takenA number of meetings were held by teams from the Ministry of Environment with the local communities (men and women). They wanted to lay their apprehensions to rest and raise their awareness about the need for achieving a balance between preserving the exceptional ecologicall value of the Marshlands as an eco-system of global importance, and the sustainable and equitable use of natural resources.
The communities were exposed possibly that sustainable ecotourism. This opportunity can open up opportunities for marketing of environmentally-friendly products from the marshlands based on local artisanal crafts. This can create jobs and opportunities for supporting Marshland-based livelihoods.
Outcomes
• Economic recovery achieved for the local communities through:• Opening of marketing outlets for sale of dairy products,• O�ering eco-tourism services based on traditional crafts and
reviving local food• Creating jobs with a particular focus on women as producers
and artisans
• Marshland ecosystem is conserved and sustained: The Iraqi Marshland has high natural values and is now designated to be included in the World Heritage List. This designation will incorporate the protection of endangered and threatened species of fora and fauna at the regional and global levels. This area is also highly important because the local communities have maintained the natural lifestyle patterns for thousands of years.
6NR IR AQ
Lessons Learned
The conservation of the Iraqi Marshlands and local community engagement will contribute to:
• Iraqi Target 1: By 2020, 25% of urban and rural people have awareness of the status of Biodiversity, its bene�ts for people, the pressures that a�ect it, and the action they can take for its conservation and sustainable use.
• Aichi Target 18: By 2020, the traditional knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and
local communities relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and their customary use of biological resources, are respected, subject to national legislation and relevant international obligations, and fully integrated and re�ected in the implementation of the Convention with the full and e�ective participation of indigenous and local communities, at all relevant levels.
• Aichi Target 14: By 2020, ecosystems that provide essential services, including services related to
water, and contribute to health, livelihoods and wellbeing, are restored and safeguarded, taking into account the needs of women, indigenous and local communities, and the poor and vulnerable.
Mainstreaming Gender Considerations into your 6NRSixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
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