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Protected areas are inspirational and transformative destinations for millions of people worldwide every year; effectively managed protected areas also help conserve biodiversity and wild nature, sustain ecosystem services, aned provide natural solutions to climate change.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Australian National University (ANU) Press, AU
- Australian National University, Fenner School of Environment and Society, AU
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Secretariat
- Great Eastern Ranges Initiative, AU
- IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
- UNEP-WCMC
- United States, Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- University of Tasmania, AU
The synthesis report informs future European environmental policy in general and its implementation between 2015 and 2020 in particular.
Organization(s):
- European Environment Agency, DK
In 2014, IUCN carried out a vulnerability assessment of the impacts of climate change on the Ramsar site at Beung Kiat Ngong in southern Lao PDR. The overall description of the wetland ecosystem and its components were drawn from the Ramsar profiles of the wetland and the recent biodiversity surv
Author(s):
- Glémet, Raphaël
- Meynell, Peter-John
- Thongsavath, Oudomxay
- Vannalath, Vilavong
- Xeuasing, Khamphat
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, Ramsar Convention Bureau
- Finland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- IUCN Laos
Le renforcement des compétences en « Gestion des aires protégées » demeure une priorité pour l’aménagement et la conservation des parcs et réserves en Afrique de l’ouest et centrale.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Programme (PACO)
Building capacities in protected area management is a priority for the development and conservation of parks and reserves in West Africa, since a wide range of knowledge and skills is required to manage protected areas, and since the training provided by most water and forestry departments does n
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Programme (PACO)
Leading companies in the primary natural resource sectors are setting more targeted and measureable enviornmental goals, which in regards to biodiversity-related risks, are increasingly framed as "No Net Loss" (NNL) or "Net Positive Impact" (NPI) goals.
Author(s):
- Aiama, Deviah
- Bennun, Leon A.
- Bos, Gerard
- Edwards, Stephen N.
- Krueger, Linda
- Savy, Conrad
- Semroc, Bambi
- Sneary, Martin
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Global Business and Biodiversity Programme
Across the globe, women are heavily involved in the environmental sector, including in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and in adapting to and mitigating climate change.
Author(s):
- Aguilar Revelo, Lorena
- Gilligan, Molly
- Luna, Melissa A.
- Owren, Cate
- Prebble, Maria
- Westerman, Kame
Organization(s):
- Conservation International
- IUCN Global Gender Office
The potential for numerous amphibian species to go extinct in Oaxaca and Chiapas is high and worthy of being considered a major environmental problem.
Author(s):
- Cabrera Hernandez, Rodolfo
- Lamoreux, John F.
- McKnight, Meghan W.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Conservation International
- Critical Ecosystem Patrnership Fund
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Amphibian Specialist Group
- National Geographic Society, US
- Pronatura Sur, MX
La chasse de viande de brousse représente l’une des grandes menaces pour les écosystèmes forestiers mondiaux. Outre l’utilisation d’approches descendantes (telles que l’application des lois nationales sur la chasse), les projets visant à promouvoir de nouveaux moyens de subsistance ont été mis en
Author(s):
- Coad, Lauren
- Wicander, Sylvia
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
- University of Oxford, Environmental Change Institute
Bushmeat hunting represents one of the biggest threats to tropical forest ecosystems. In addition to the use of top-down approaches (such as the enforcement of national hunting laws), alternative livelihood projects have been implemented at the community level with the aim of reducing hunting thr
Author(s):
- Coad, Lauren
- Wicander, Sylvia
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
- University of Oxford, Environmental Change Institute
La obra que se presenta ilustra las regulaciones y procesos necesarios en cada uno de los paises de la región para alcanzar lo que podríamos denominar la legalidad en el aprovechamiento forestal y exportación de madera.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC)
- IUCN, Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (ORMACC)
Author(s):
- Butler, Tom
- Crist, Eileen
- Wuerthner, George
Organization(s):
- Foundation for Deep Ecology
Globally, disasters due to natural hazards takes an enormous toll in terms of human lives, destruction to crops and livelihoods, and economic losses. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has therefore become a critical part of sustainable development strategies.
Author(s):
- Buyck, Camille
- Dudley, Nigel
- Furuta, Naoya
- Pedrot, Claire
- Renaud, Fabrice G.
- Sudmeier-Rieux, Karen
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)
- Japan, Ministry of the Environment
Organization(s):
- IUCN Programme for African Protected Areas & Conservation (PAPACO)
Globally, disasters due to natural hazards takes an enormous toll in terms of human lives, destruction to crops and livelihoods, and economic losses. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) has therefore become a critical part of sustainable development strategies.
Author(s):
- Buyck, Camille
- Dudley, Nigel
- Furuta, Naoya
- Pedrot, Claire
- Renaud, Fabrice G.
- Sudmeier-Rieux, Karen
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)
- Japan, Ministry of the Environment
Le hotspot (point chaud) de la biodiversité du bassin méditerranéen est bien connu pour l'importance que sa biodiversité revêt à l'échelle mondiale, mais l'importance de la biodiversité d'eau douce n'était pas reconnue précédemment.
Author(s):
- Darwall, W.R.T.
- Carrizo, S.
- Numa, Catherine
- Barrios, Violeta
- Freyhof, Jörg
- Smith, K.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Critical Ecosystem Patrnership Fund
- Fondation MAVA pour la nature
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
How to sustain our world for future generations has perplexed us for centuries. This book uses systems thinking to understand the dominant forces that are shaping our hope for sustainability.
The threat of climate displacement looms large over a growing number of countries.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
- FAO
Organization(s):
- Comité Español de la UICN
Organization(s):
- Spain, Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales
- Spain, Red de Parques Nacionales
Ugo Bardi delivers a sweeping history of the mining industry, starting with its humble beginning when our early ancestors started digging underground to find the stones they needed for their tools.
The world increasingly relies on groundwater resources for drinking water and the provision of food for a growing population. The utilization of aquifer systems also extends beyond freshwater supply to include other resources such as heat extraction and the storage and disposal of substances.
This guidebook features the natural and cultural wealth of the Shouf Biosphere Reserve. Inspiring photographs take us on a memorable journey to discover the stunning beauty of the Reserve's fauna and flora.
Organization(s):
- Shouf Biosphere Reserve, LB
The Shouf Biosphere Reserve is the largest nature reserve in Lebanon. This field guide provides visitors with a broad introduction to the reserve and serves as a guide for hikers, bikers, nature lovers, students, and people escaping the crowded life of big cities.
Organization(s):
- Shouf Biosphere Reserve, LB
Author(s):
- Colomer, Rosa
- Regato, Pedro
- Enciso Encinas, Enrique
Suite au 1er volume « contexte et enjeux » des services écologiques, le Comité français de l’UICN publie 6 brochures présentant les services écologiques fournis par 6 grands types d’écosystèmes français (métropole et outre-mer) présentés selon les 4 catégories définies dans le Millennium Ecosyste
Organization(s):
- Comité national des Membres de l’UICN de France
Suite au 1er volume « contexte et enjeux » des services écologiques, le Comité français de l’UICN publie 6 brochures présentant les services écologiques fournis par 6 grands types d’écosystèmes français (métropole et outre-mer) présentés selon les 4 catégories définies dans le Millennium Ecosyste
Organization(s):
- Comité national des Membres de l’UICN de France
Suite au 1er volume « contexte et enjeux » des services écologiques, le Comité français de l’UICN publie 6 brochures présentant les services écologiques fournis par 6 grands types d’écosystèmes français (métropole et outre-mer) présentés selon les 4 catégories définies dans le Millennium Ecosyste
Organization(s):
- Comité national des Membres de l’UICN de France
After nearly fifty years since his first journey to the tropics exploring for plants, and a total of thirty-nine expeditions to the Amazon, Professor Sir Ghillean Prance has gathered in this volume a fascinating and diverse collection of accounts from these experiences, along with his thoughts on
Organization(s):
- United Kingdom National Committee of IUCN Members, Peatland Programme
- IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)
Author(s):
- Hochkirch, Axel
- Tatin, Laurent
- Price, Mark R. Stanley
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Grasshopper Specialist Group
- Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur, FR
In this book, Bernard Amadei addresses the role of engineering in poverty reduction and human development. He introduces a framework to help engineers conduct small-scale projects in communities vulnerable to the consequences of a wide range of adverse events.
El manual ofrece orientaciones a los Estados Partes y a todos los que intervienen en el cuidado de los bienes del Patrimonio Mundial cultural sobre la manera de cumplir las prescripciones de la Convención.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
- International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), IT
- UNESCO
- Unesco, World Heritage Centre
Le manuel offre aux États parties, et à toutes les personnes impliquées dans la gestion des biens culturels du patrimoine mondial, des orientations sur la manière de satisfaire aux exigences dictées par la Convention. Il vise également à aider les États parties à garantir que leur patrimoine jou
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
- International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), IT
- UNESCO
- Unesco, World Heritage Centre
Author(s):
- Harrison, Lucy R.
- Dulvy, Nicholas K.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Shark Specialist Group
- IUCN, Species Programme
- Zoological Society of London (ZSL), UK
Author(s):
- Harrison, Lucy R.
- Dulvy, Nicholas K.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Shark Specialist Group
- IUCN, Species Programme
- Zoological Society of London (ZSL), UK
Author(s):
- Harrison, Lucy R.
- Dulvy, Nicholas K.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Shark Specialist Group
- IUCN, Species Programme
- Zoological Society of London (ZSL), UK
Birds of Dilmun is an account of the 330 bird species recorded in the Kingdom over the past 10 years.
Author(s):
- Kavanagh, Brendan
- Kyyrö, Juhani
Der Botaniker Rüdiger Wittig und der Zoologe Manfred Niekisch geben einen breiten Überblick über die Diversität des Lebens auf der Erde.
Author(s):
- Wittig, Rüdiger
- Niekisch, Manfred
Author(s):
- Girardet, Edward R.
- Walter, Jonathan
There is a growing recognition that living well must go beyond economic and material plenty to encompass social and spiritual well-being. This book provides an introduction to the concept of human well-being as it relates to international rural development and conservation policy and practice.
Author(s):
- Hiemstra, Wim
- Subramanian, Suneetha M.
- Verschuuren, Bas
WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2014 provides a wide range of indicators covering the following areas of intellectual property: patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, microorganisms and plant variety protection.
Organization(s):
- World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A compilation of short essays and memories about Javed Jabbar, former IUCN Regional Councillor and global Vice-President.
Organization(s):
- IUCN India
- IUCN, Asia Regional Office (ARO)
- IUCN Bangladesh
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