More than 1,000 species of molluscs are threatened by habitat destruction, over-collection, or predation by alien species. The nine papers and five abstracts in this volume summarise the current status of molluscan diversity.
Author(s):
Kay, E. Alison
Organization(s):
Chicago Zoological Society, US
DEJA, Inc.
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Mollusc Specialist Group
In recent years the trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles of Southeast Asia has escalated and changed dramatically to meet international demand. This report documents the change, examining the status, distribution and exploitation of 41 species in seven Southeast Asian countries.
Written by teams from the two countries, this report presents an integrated picture of the environmental features of agriculture and the accompanying threat to biodiversity, supported by data related to the entire territory of the former Czechoslovakia.
This report provides a basis for development and implementation of a global system of marine protected areas to protect and manage representative examples of the world's rich marine biodiversity.
Organization(s):
IUCN
Australia, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
The relationship between protected natural areas and local human populations is extemely complex. This challenging book with diverse contributions from experts covering 13 countries, places the issues in context.
Author(s):
Amend, Stephan
Amend, Thora
Organization(s):
IUCN
Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
This report signals a new approach to ocean monitoring and management that lays a solid base using the principles of ecology and sustainable development while transcending traditional geopolitical and disciplinary divisions.
The present paper was commissioned by the Australian Alps Liaison Committee. They believed that a detailed and comprehensive assessment was needed to determine if the Australian Alps are qualified for international recognition, and, if so, to determine at what level and for what reasons.
"Social integration" is a broad and ambiguous term, variously understood by different people. To some, it is a positive goal, implying the promotion of well-ordered and harmonious relations at all levels of society.
Author(s):
Ghai, Dharam
Hewitt de Alcántara, Cynthia
Organization(s):
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This paper argues that, although safety net programmes have had some notable successes, they are not the answer to the social impacts of adjustment, and should not serve to deflect efforts to refine adjustment programmes so that their social costs are better contained.
Author(s):
Vivian, Jessica M.
Organization(s):
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
These guidelines expand on the system of categories designed to provide a basis for international comparison, identifying categories by their main management objectives and offering 40 examples of how the six categories have been applied.
Organization(s):
WCMC
IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA)
Federation of Nature and National Parks of Europe, DE
These guidelines expand on the system of categories designed to provide a basis for international comparison, identifying categories by their main management objectives and offering 40 examples of how the six categories have been applied.
Organization(s):
WCMC
IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA)
Federation of Nature and National Parks of Europe, DE
Guía de apoyo para la realización de nuevas experiencias de desarrollo equitativo, sostenido y participativo, que faciliten la incorporación del enfoque de género en todos los niveles. Se complementa con acciones de capacitación y estudios de caso.
Author(s):
Grillo, Roxana
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for Meso-America
Consejo Canadiense para la Cooperación Internacional
Centro Internacional MATCH
Asociación de Organismos de Cooperación Internacional de Québec, CA
This paper focuses on the historical context for the ways that both temperate and tropical forests have been exploited over time, suggesting that forestry is a dynamic enterprise for all concerned.
A focus on the use of tiger bone as a medicinal, this review compiles what is known of the current status of tiger populations, the uses and value of tiger bone and the global extent of the trade. It gives recommendations for tiger conservation based on the report's findings.
This publication covers the aspects of crocodile conservation in Nepal, such as the range and status of Nepal's gharial and mugger species, causes for their decline, history of crocodile conservation in Nepal, including the captive breeding programme, and IUCN's Crocodile Conservation Project.
This publication describes the Islamic view of environment and, in particular, the interaction between people and nature in achieving environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Includes a section on basic Islamic legislative rules concerning the environment.
Author(s):
Al Glenid, Mohamed Al Sayyed
Al Sabbagh, Abdul Latif Tawfik El Shirazy
Ba Kader, Abou Bakr Ahmed
Izzidien, Mouel Yousef Samarrai
Llewellyn, Othman Abd-ar-Rahman
Organization(s):
IUCN Commission on Environmental Law (CEL)
Saudi Arabia, Meteorological and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA)
Results of a key workshop covering the Antarctic protected area system, design and management planning, tourism and protection of historic features, international legal and policy issues, and information and communication.
