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This briefing discusses the human rights impact of conservation policies and the role of non-governmental and international conservation organizations in protecting human rights while supporting conservation initiatives.
Author(s):
- Oviedo, Gonzalo
- Pabón, Luis
- Painter, Michael
- Redford, Kent H.
- Roe, Dilys
- Siegele, Linda
- Springer, Jenny
- Thomas, David
- Walker-Painemilla, Kristen
Organization(s):
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
Cette publication ambitieuse se concentre sur les leçons apprises pendant dix ans d'approches appliquées de la conservation dans le cadre du Programme régional pour l'environnement en Afrique centrale (CARPE), qui opère dans neuf pays couvrant l'intégralité du Bassin du Congo.
Author(s):
- Angu, Kenneth
- Tchamou, Nicodème
- Yanggen, David
Organization(s):
- Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE)
- United States, AID
This children's book describes mangroves and all the essential services they provide: livelihoods for coastal communities, shelter for rich biodiversity, absorption of CO2, providing clean water, and protection from storms, hurricanes and tsunamis.
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- India, Ministry of Environment and Forests
- IUCN India
- Mangroves for the Future
This report builds on the outcomes of the Ghana REDD-plus readiness field dialogue, held in Ghana in November 2009. Chapter 2 captures the context and status of REDD-plus readiness in Ghana. Chapter 3 highlights lessons learned from international and local experiences.
Author(s):
- Arthur, Emelia
- Maginnis, Stewart
- Mayers, James
Organization(s):
- Forests Dialogue, US
- IUCN, Forest Conservation Programme
- Norway, NORAD
The project "Ecologically and Socio Economically sound Coastal Ecosystem Rehabilitation and Conservation in Tsunami Affected Countries of the Indian Ocean" aimed to facilitate coastal ecosystem rehabilitation and conservation activities in critically degraded and threatened ecosystems i
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Ecosystem and Livelihoods Group, Asia
- Mangroves for the Future
This assessment is the first overview of the conservation status of 877 northern African freshwater species belonging to five taxonomic groupsfish, molluscs, dragonflies and damselflies, freshwater crabs and aquatic plantsin accordance with the IUCN regional Red List guidelines.
Author(s):
- Abdul Malak, Dania
- Cuttelod, Annabelle
- García, Nieves
Organization(s):
- Fondation MAVA pour la nature
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- Station biologique de la Tour du Valat, FR
- Wetlands International
- IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Great ape tourism, if well implemented, can serve to conserve the species but it can also have considerable negative impacts if it is not based on sound conservation principles.
Author(s):
- Macfie, Elizabeth J.
- Williamson, Elizabeth A.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Primate Specialist Group
This ambitious publication focuses on lessons learned from ten years of applied conservation approaches of the Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), which operates in nine countries spanning the entire Congo Basin.
Author(s):
- Angu, Kenneth
- Tchamou, Nicodème
- Yanggen, David
Organization(s):
- Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE)
- United States, AID
The Oriental Rat Snake Ptyas mucosa has been used in the international skin trade since the early 20th century.
This report is the third in an annual series on emerging trends in Chinas wildlife trade. that aim to highlight wildlife trade trends in threatened and at-risk wildlife, with an emphasis on the impact of Chinas trade on globally important biodiversity hotspots.
Organization(s):
- TRAFFIC East Asia
- WWF International
- The Rufford Foundation
El análisis y la interacción con socios involucrados en transacciones relacionadas con servicios ambientales y políticas y leyes conexas en los últimos 10 años, han evidenciado una clara necesidad de comprender mejor los marcos jurídicos e institucionales que tienen el potencial de favorecer o en
Organization(s):
- IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC)
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Business and Biodiversity Programme
Les Aires Marines Protégées (AMPs) dAfrique de lOuest tiennent enfin, avec ce guide pratique, leur outil démancipation. Il est temps de structurer les approches et passer à la vitesse supérieure en matière de gouvernance partagée et gestion conjointe des aires protégées.
Author(s):
- Borrini, Grazia
- Chatelain, Christian
- Hosch, Gilles
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP)
- Programme régional de conservation de la zone côtière et marine en Afrique de l'Ouest (PRCM)
The Situation Analyses of the Wami and Ruvu (including coastal rivers) sub-basins were produced as separate analyses of the status, conditions and key issues affecting ecosystems in each basin using existing available information.
Author(s):
- Ngana, J.
- Mahay, Florence
- Cross, Katharine
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Programme
- IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
- IUCN, Eastern Africa Programme
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- Wami/Ruvu Basin Water Office (WRBWO)
The Situation Analyses of the Wami and Ruvu (including coastal rivers) sub-basins were produced as separate analyses of the status, conditions and key issues affecting ecosystems in each basin using existing available information.
Author(s):
- Ngana, J.
- Mahay, Florence
- Cross, Katharine
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Programme
- IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
- IUCN, Eastern Africa Programme
- IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
- Wami/Ruvu Basin Water Office (WRBWO)
This publication synthesizes information on IUCN's work in this domain, particularly highlighting programmatic work in projects at local and national level, implemented by IUCN's Global thematic and Regional Programmes and Commissions.
Author(s):
- Willetts, Elizabeth
- Guadagno, Lorenzo
- Ikkala Nyman, Ninni
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC)
- IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP)
- IUCN Commission on Environmental Law (CEL)
- IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
Organization(s):
- Australia, Parks Victoria
- IUCN
- World Tourism Organization
- United States, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Australia, National Parks and Wildlife Service
- Natural England, UK
- Nature Conservancy, US
- Australia, New South Wales, National Parks and Wildlife Service
- WWF International
- Australia, Victoria, [Government]
- Australia, Melbourne, [Government]
- Deakin University
- Beyond Blue
This report provides a summary for the business community, illustrated with examples from a range of companies and sectors. It asks: what are the risks and opportunities to business of ecological change? What is business currently doing about biodiversity and ecosystem services?
Organization(s):
- European Commission
- Germany, Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
- Norway, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Norway, [Government]
- Sweden, SIDA
- The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) initiative
- UNEP
- United Kingdom, Department for International Development (DFID)
- United Kingdom, Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
One of the challenges facing great ape conservation is the rising level of interaction between humans and great apes, and the resulting conflicts that emerge.
Author(s):
- Hockings, Kimberley
- Humle, Tatyana
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- Conservation International, Center for Applied Biodiversity Science (CABS)
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Primate Specialist Group
This report documents different approaches to conservation of medicinal plants and traditional knowledge in Bolipara union of Thanchi upazila of Bandarban hill district.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Bangladesh
- Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund
- Bolipara Nari Kalyan Somity
Designed by a partnership of UN agencies, international scientific organizations, and development agencies, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) is the most extensive study ever of the linkages between the world's ecosystems and human well-being.
Author(s):
- Ash, Neville
- Blanco, Hernán
- Brown, Claire
- Garcia, Keisha
- Henrichs, Thomas
- Lucas, Nicolas
- Raudsepp-Hearne, Ciara
- Simpson, R. David (Ralph David)
- Scholes, Robert
- Tomich, Thomas P. (Thomas Patrick)
- Vira, Bhaskar
- Zurek, Monika
In the last decade biodiversity loss and persistent poverty in developing countries have been recognised as major international problems that require urgent attention.
Author(s):
- Elliott, Joanna
- Roe, Dilys
Organization(s):
- African Wildlife Foundation, KE
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development)
"The book presents an overview of how the IUCN Conservation Centre provides innovative solutions in terms of its environmental, economic and social performance, in addition to creating a truly aesthetic and functional built environment.
"The book presents an overview of how the IUCN Conservation Centre provides innovative solutions in terms of its environmental, economic and social performance, in addition to creating a truly aesthetic and functional built environment.
This booklet documents the achievements of selected projects of the Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Small Grants Programme in Sri Lanka, with emphasis on drawing lessons to improve future project performance.
Author(s):
- Mahindapala, Ranjith
- Ekaratne, Kumudini
Separate language editions. Also available in English and French
Esta publicación tiene por objeto ayudar a los funcionarios de gobierno a fortalecer su capacidad de negociación y promover la cooperación entre actores estatales en el ámbito de los recursos hídricos compartidos.
Organization(s):
- Germany, Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development
- IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC)
The Strengthening Voices for Better Choices Project (SVBC) was implemented in six countries, including Brazil.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Amazon Projects Office
- IUCN, Regional Office for South America
The Strengthening Voices for Better Choices Project (SVBC) was implemented in six countries, including Brazil.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Amazon Projects Office
- IUCN, Regional Office for South America
The Strengthening Voices for Better Choices Project (SVBC) was implemented in six countries, including Brazil.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Amazon Projects Office
- IUCN, Regional Office for South America
The eastern chimpanzee is classified as endangered and of global conservation concern. This publication offers a 10-year plan which, if fully implemented, will go a long way to ensuring the maintenance of viable populations of the eastern chimpanzee across much of its existing range.
Author(s):
- Amsini, F.
- Bennett, E.
- Beyers, R.
- Didier, K.
- Furuichi, T.
- Greer, D.
- Griffin, B.
- Hart, J.
- Hashimoto, C.
- Hernandez, A.
- Hicks, C.
- Idani, G.
- Kamenya, S.
- Kanamori, M.
- Makana, J. R.
- McClennan, M.
- McNeilage, Alastair
- Moore, J.
- Mulindahabi, F.
- Nakamura, M.
- Nangendo, G.
- Nixon, S.
- Ogawa, H.
- Piel, A.
- Pintea, Lilian
- Plumptre, Andrew J.
- Rose, R.
- Sakamaki, T.
- Stewart, F.
- Tranquilli, S.
- Vosper, A.
- Williamson, Elizabeth A.
- Yoshikawa, M.
- Zamma, K.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
The estimated 500 million people who depend on coral reefs worldwide regularly contend with change.
Author(s):
- Marshall, N. A.
- Marshall, Paul
- Tamelander, Jerker
- Obura, David O.
- Malleret-King, Delphine
- Cinner, J. E.
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Global Marine Programme
<p>Llamamos el Mar de Alborán la zona marítima que es la entrada y salida del Mar Mediterráneo y el punto de contacto entre Europa y África. Es un área muy rica en biodiversidad y por lo tanto requiere una protección y gestión eficaz.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
- Spain, Diputación de Malaga, Medio Ambiente y Articulación Territorial
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
Esta publicación es el informe anual del Centro de Cooperación de Mediterráneo de la UICN.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Cette publication est le rapport annuel du Centre de coopération pour la Méditerranée de lUICN.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Organization(s):
- IUCN, Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA)
The Mediterranean Sea is a highly variable and dynamic environment, with very high biologic diversity. However, human activities have a large impact on this environment and sometimes lead to permanent ecosystem shifts.
Organization(s):
- France, Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Energie, du Développement Durable et de la Mer
- France, Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes
- UNEP, Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)
- UNEP, Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP), Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (RAC/SPA)
- IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Global Biodiversity Outlook is the flagship publication of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Organization(s):
- Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Secretariat
- UNEP
- WCMC
The Greening Blue Energy project aims to facilitate well-balanced and science-based discussions on the impacts on the marine environment from offshore renewable energy developments and as such this publication provides a synthesis of current knowledge on the potential biodiversity impacts of offs
Author(s):
- Wilhelmsson, Dan
- Malm, Torleif
- Thompson, Richard
- Tchou, Jeremy
- Sarantakos, Georgios
- McCormick, Nadine
- Luitjens, Sabrina
- Gullström, Martin
- Edward, J. K. Patterson
- Amir, Omar
- Dubi, Alfonse
Organization(s):
- IUCN
- E.ON Climate and Renewables
- Sweden, SIDA
This beautiful picture book is an effort to present a cross section of the activities recently implemented by IUCN Sri Lanka in encouraging wise use of natural resources in that country.
The Mediterranean Sea is a virtually enclosed basin that is frequented by three sea turtle species. In the last three decades the interest in sea turtles in the Mediterranean has continuously increased, motivated by a growing concern for these threatened animals.
Author(s):
- Casale, Pablo
- Margaritoulis, D.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Marine Turtle Specialist Group
- UNEP
- UNEP, Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)
- UNEP, Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP), Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (RAC/SPA)
Le processus collectif de compréhension et daction par les communautés locales et dautres acteurs sociaux se trouve au cur de la « cogestion » des ressources naturelles.
Author(s):
- Borrini, Grazia
- Farvar, M. Taghi
- Kothari, Ashish
- Pimbert, Michel
- Renard, Yves
Organization(s):
- Centre for Sustainable Development (CENESTA), IR
- IIED (International Institute for Environment and Development), Natural Resources Group
- IIED, Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods Programme
- IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP), Collaborative Management Working Group
The European Red List is a review of the conservation status of c.6,000 European species (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes, butterflies, dragonflies, and selected groups of beetles, molluscs, and vascular plants) according to IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines.
Author(s):
- Nieto, Ana
- Alexander, Keith N. A.
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN, Regional Office for Europe
- European Commission
- European Invertebrate Survey, NL
The European Red List is a review of the conservation status of c.6,000 European species (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes, butterflies, dragonflies, and selected groups of beetles, molluscs, and vascular plants) according to IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines.
Author(s):
- Kalkman, Vincent J.
- Boudot, Jean-Pierre
- Bernard, Rafal
- Conze, Klaus-Jürgen
- De Knijf, Geert
- Dyatlova, Elena
- Ferreira, Sonia
- Jovic, Miloš
- Verstrael, Theo
- Ott, Jürgen
- Riservato, Elisa
- Sahlén, Göran
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN, Regional Office for Europe
- European Commission
- European Invertebrate Survey, NL
The European Red List is a review of the conservation status of c.6,000 European species (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes, butterflies, dragonflies, and selected groups of beetles, molluscs, and vascular plants) according to IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines.
Author(s):
- Swaay, Chris van
- Cuttelod, Annabelle
- Collins, Sue
- Maes, Dirk
- López Munguira, Miguel
- Šašic, Martina
- Settele, Josef
- Verovnik, Rudi
- Verstrael, Theo
- Warren, Martin
- Wiemers, Martin
- Wynhoff, Irma
Organization(s):
- IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- IUCN, Regional Office for Europe
- European Commission
- Butterfly Conservation Europe
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