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Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Author: Damilola S. Olawuyi; Riyad Fakhri
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781009519717
Published In: July 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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This book offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of the guiding principles and rules relating to biodiversity, nature conservation, and the protection of cultural heritage in the MENA region. The book introduces readers to the applicable legislation, institutions and rules underpinning the design, approval, financing and implementation of biodiversity and nature-based solutions across the MENA region. It also explores larger questions on legal and institutional frameworks that can help address broader issues of fragmentation, gender inequality, inadequate stakeholder engagement, lack of transparency, limited access to environmental information, and lack of comprehensive domestic legislation, all of which stifle the integrated implementation of biodiversity and nature conservation treaties and the equitable sharing of the benefits derived from biodiversity and nature in the region. Written in a user-friendly style, the book closes with recommendations and reflections on legal and regulatory innovations for advancing biodiversity and nature-based solutions in the MENA region.

Part I. Introductory Context and Principles:

1. Nature, Scope and Sources of Biodiversity Law and Policy in the MENA Region Damilola S. Olawuyi

2. The International Legal Framework on Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Jackline Wanjiru and Aphrodite Smagadi

3. Water Scarcity and Biodiversity in the MENA Region Almas Lokhandwala Maniar

4. The Role of National and Regional Institutions in Biodiversity and Forest Conservation Riyad Fahkri and Youness Lazrak Hassouni

Part II. Case studies:

5. Nature and Landscape Alterations in the MENA region Oluwatobi Mary Owojori and Emem Anwana

6. Protecting Land Rights in Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions Ghita Chehbouni

7. Gender-responsive Implementation of Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Treaties Adenike Akinsemolu

8. Pandemics, Biodiversity Conservation and the Limits of the One Health Framework Devyani Tewari, Irehobhude O. Iyioha and Chidimma Ike

9. Access and Benefit Sharing in the MENA Region Elena I. Athwal

10. Biodiversity Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region Josephine Ilesanmi

11. Advancing Nature and Biodiversity Financing: The Role of Islamic Financing Approaches Tasniem Ahmed Elyass Hussain and Damilola S. Olawuyi

12. The Preservation of Wetlands and Environmental Water share: Hamoun Wetlands Case Study Mohsen Abdollahi

13. Are Marine Protected Areas for Fisheries really Protected Areas? Analysis of Marine Protection Regimes in Morocco Samira Idlallène and Hicham Masski

14. Conservation and Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites in the MENA Region Robert Home

Part III. Lessons Learned and Future Directions:

15. Integrating biodiversity into environmental and social impact assessments Rozhgar A. Mahmood, Qaraman Hassan and Damilola S. Olawuyi

16. Enhancing multi-stakeholder participation and dialogue in biodiversity and nature conservation Olufunmilola Ayotunde

17. Strengthening the implementation of biodiversity treaties through environmental legal education Eghosa O. Ekhator

18. Advancing the Nexus Approach to Biodiversity and Nature Conservation in the MENA Region: Summary and Options for Policy Makers Damilola S. Olawuyi