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This report, based on 21 case-studies, from 17 countries in four continents, describes how pastoralists successfully defended/asserted their land rights. The question at the outset was what elements contribute to the success of pastoralists’ securing land rights and resources.

A publication showcasing successful bog and some fen restoration projects across the UK was recently launched. A variety of case studies illustrate opportunities for restoration and sustainable management as well as innovative ways of engaging people in conservation action for bogs.

The purpose of these guidelines is to update and expand the original guidelines on protected areas legislation published in 1980 and to reflect new developments and emerging issues.

There are a number of EU policy areas that could have a direct or indirect impact on nature and biodiversity, and without effective application of cross-compliance principles, conservation efforts cannot be successful.

The Integrated District Development Vision (IDDV) of Quetta District has been developed through a wide consultative process.

The Mastung Integrated District Development Vision (IDDV) presents a statement of the district's development vision and in the absence of other strategic planning documents may be read as a policy statement on part of the district.

The Xe Champhone wetlands in Savannakhet Province is one of two wetlands designated as Ramsar sites upon Lao PDR’s accession to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) in 2010. Initial steps have been taken to set up a Ramsar committee tasked with managing the site.

The practices listed in this catalogue are selected on the basis of their potential capacity to mitigate the foreseeable negative effects of climate change, particularly recurrent droughts, floods, strong winds/sand storms and high temperatures.

It is now unequivocally established that climate change is a reality, and the adversities of climatic transformations pose one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today.

The purpose of these guidelines is to update and expand the original guidelines on protected areas legislation published in 1980 and to reflect new developments and emerging issues.

La presente guía es un instrumento que permite hacer una rápida valoración del nivel de aplicación del Enfoque Ecosistémico (EE), por medio de un conjunto de preguntas que abordan aspectos fundamentales de la gestión de los ecosistemas para poder afirmar que el enfoque se está aplicando en un esp

Climate change and the over exploitation of water resources is challenging the sustainability of the Pangani River Basin to deliver water services. Competition for diminishing water resources has led to tensions between the various stakeholders within the basin.

This IUCN UK Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands presents one of the most extensive assessments of peatlands undertaken in the UK to date. It identifies the state and value of peatland ecosystems and develops ways to safeguard and restore their natural capital.

This comprehensive publication presents a history of the evolution of CITES. It begins with the basics and guides the reader through its complex structure. The provisions of the Convention are clearly highlighted in the book, and the numerous resolutions and decisions are explained.

Sobre la cuenca del río Santa se han realizado numerosos foros y se han emitido diversas declaraciones,1 orientados a promover el mejoramiento de su gestión.

Pakistan is facing increasing environmental and developmental challenges caused by climate change and the country is already experiencing phenomena like high glacial melt, flash floods, prolonged droughts, cyclones and abrupt changes in its weather.

Parte de la serie de folletos informativos producida en el marco del proyecto “Adaptación de la gestión de los recursos hídricos en la cuenca del río Santa”, por UICN-SUR.

En esta publicación se identifican y analizan las cuestiones fundamentales para la formulación y aplicación de marcos jurídicos nacionales y subnacionales para las actividades de REDD.

This study looks at governance of ecosystem services.

A Regional Red List Workshop for the carnivores of the Arabian Peninsula took place 8-10 February 2011. The aim of the workshop was to assess the regional conservation status of terrestrial carnivores in the Arabian Peninsula.