Decorative and aesthetic uses are defined as the uses of wild species in order to produce handicrafts and objects of adornment, beauty, and/or entertainment.

System for logical interpretation of evidence leading to decision options that can be objectively evaluated.

The process of making decisions can happen at the individual level or amongst groups and entails the prioritisation of certain values. This prioritization greatly influences which issues are found worthy of consideration, do and do not become part of the agenda, as well as determine which decision-makers are considered socially legitimate to participate in the process.

Variation in subjective human judgments, preferences, beliefs, world views (Section 1.6.3).

Approaches and techniques based on science and other knowledge systems, including indigenous and local knowledge, that can inform, assist and enhance relevant decisions, policy-making and implementation at the local, national, regional and international levels.

The characteristics and needs of any particular policy or decision-making process.

adj. Ten years.

A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu, advocating humility and religious piety.

Uses of biological resources in accordance with traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements.

Rights, such as land rights or political rights, that are granted by either customary or statutory law. Customary rights exist where there is a consensus of relevant actors considering them to be ‘law’.