Performance Standard 6

Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources (2012)

Biodiversity loss can result in critical reductions in the resources provided by the earth’s ecosystems, which contribute to economic prosperity and human development. This is especially relevant in developing countries where natural resource-based livelihoods are often prevalent. PS6 recognizes that protecting and conserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and managing living natural resources adequately are fundamental to sustainable development.

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Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management (2006)

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Performance Standard 6 Implementation Resources

• Tafila Region Wind Power Projects - Cumulative Effects Assessment
• Good Practice Note: Improving Animal Welfare in Livestock Operations
• Good Practice Handbook: Assessing and Managing Environmental and Social Risks in an Agro-Commodity Supply Chain
• Lessons of Experience No. 3 - Peru LNG: A Focus on Continuous Improvement
• Good Practice Handbook on Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management: Guidance for the Private Sector in Emerging Markets
• Stakeholder Engagement: A Good Practice Handbook for Companies Doing Business in Emerging Markets
• Case Study Excerpt - East Asia: Innovative Partnerships Address Environmental Challenges
• Case Study Excerpt - Kenya: A Better Living for the Poorest Farmers

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Related Resources

• Good Practices for the Collection of Biodiversity Baseline Data
• Good Practices for Biodiversity Inclusive Impact Assessment and Management Planning

Full Documents

2012 Performance Standards

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2012 Guidance Notes

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2006 Performance Standards

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2006 Guidance Notes

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Interpretation Notes

• Interpretation Note on Environmental and Social Categorization
• Interpretation Note on Financial Intermediaries
• Interpretation Note on Small and Medium Enterprises and Environmental and Social Risk Management

World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines

Pre-2006 Versions

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