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.
Organization(s):
IUCN
Global Environment Facility (GEF)
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), IT
International Land Coalition (ILC), IT
IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
UNDP
World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP)
This Manual presents a framework, includes technical material for raising awareness, and provides basic education on governance in the context of natural resources, and is designed to target a wide audience.
Organization(s):
IUCN Sri Lanka
United Kingdom, Department for International Development (DFID)
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.
Author(s):
Cris, R.
Buckmaster, S.
Bain, C. G.
Bonn, A.
Organization(s):
United Kingdom National Committee of IUCN Members, Peatland Programme
The purpose of the current report is to provide baseline information to the project staff and partners, to facilitate subsequent working steps, such as stakeholder consultations, climate risk and vulnerability assessments, and the prioritisation of adaptation options.
Author(s):
Rizvi, Ali Raza
Singer, Uwe
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN, Asia Regional Office (ARO)
European Union
Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Vietnam Association for Seas and Islands (VASI), VN
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.
Ziarat district's Integrated District Development Vision (IDDV) presents a statement of the district's development vision and in the absence of other strategic plans it may be read as a policy statement on part of the district.
Pishin district's Integrated District Development Vision (IDDV) presents a statement of the district's development vision and in the absence of other strategic plans it may be read as a policy statement on part of the district.
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 Integrated District Development Vision (IDDV) for Lasbela was developed through a wide consultative process as a sustainable development agenda using integrated planning for environment friendly and sustainable development, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and protection
The Xe Champhone wetlands in Savannakhet Province is one of two wetlands designated as Ramsar sites upon Lao PDRs 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.
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN Laos
ANA Sales, JP
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), JP
The Beung Kiat Ngong Wetlands complex in Champassak Province is one of two wetlands designated as Ramsar sites upon Lao PDRs accession to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) in 2010. Initial steps have already been taken to set up the instructional structure for site governance.
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN Laos
ANA Sales, JP
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), JP
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.
Author(s):
Savadogo, Moumini
Somda, Jacques
Seynou, Oumarou
Zabré, Sylvain
Nianogo, Aimé J.
Organization(s):
IUCN Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie/DGCN
Bangladesh is the innocent victim of climate change due to its low riparian flat coastal landscape and high population density with poor financial capacity to respond to the adverse impact of climate change.
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.
Author(s):
Nishat, Ainun
Organization(s):
IUCN Bangladesh
United Kingdom, Department for International Development (DFID)
The report details the IUCN conservation status of 762 tree species and also includes information on current and potential uses of each species, in the hope that this will help promote sustainable resource management and conservation in the future.
Author(s):
González-Espinosa, Mario
Meave, Jorge
Lorea-Hernández, Francisco G.
Ibarra Manri´quez, Guillermo
Newton, Adrian C.
Organization(s):
Fauna and Flora International, UK
Botanic Gardens Conservation International, UK
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Global Tree Specialist Group
This study aims to survey the current level and form of State recognition of customary laws and institutions. The main focus of this paper is an analysis of the recognition of customary law in national constitutions.
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.
Rhododendrons are stunning horticultural plants widely cultivated in temperate regions. In the wild they are mainly associated with centres of diversity in the Himalayas and in South East Asia, where they form important components of montane ecosystems.
Author(s):
Gibbs, Douglas
Chamberlain, David
Argent, G.
Organization(s):
Fauna and Flora International, UK
Botanic Gardens Conservation International, UK
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), Global Tree Specialist Group
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
Author(s):
Andrade Pérez, Angela
Arguedas Mora, Stanley
Vides, Roberto Almonacid
Organization(s):
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)
UNESCO, Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Fundación para la Conservación del Bosque Chiquitano (FCBC)
Conservation International, Colombia
Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional, Escuela Latinoamericana de Áreas Protegidas (ELAP-UCI), CR
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.
Inappropriate water management practices in the Komadugu Yobe Basin, upstream of Lake Chad in northern Nigeria, changed the seasonal river flow and caused widespread environmental degradation.
Environmental flows improve water management by ensuring a sustainable water supply to meet the needs of people, agriculture, energy, industry and the environment.
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.
Author(s):
Bain, C. G.
Bonn, A.
Stoneman, R.
Chapman, S.
Coupar, A.
Evans, M.
Gearey, B.
Howat, M.
Joosten, H.
Keenleyside, C.
Labadz, J.
Lindsay, R.
Littlewood, N.
Lunt, P.
Miller, C. J.
Moxey, A.
Orr, H.
Reed, M.
Smith, P.
Swales, V.
Thompson, D. B. A.
Thompson, P. S.
van de Noort, Robert
Wilson, Jeremy D.
Worrall, F.
Organization(s):
United Kingdom National Committee of IUCN Members, Peatland Programme
This report focuses on the outlook for the development of existing and new economic activity in the Arctic marine region, and on a range of different sectors.
Author(s):
Williams, Alex
O'Sullivan Darcy, Aisling
Wilkinson, Angela
Organization(s):
University of Oxford, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment (SSEE), UK
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.
Author(s):
Wijnstekers, Willem
Organization(s):
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Secretariat
International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
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.
Author(s):
Wijnstekers, Willem
Organization(s):
International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Secretariat
This publication attempts to connect the governance policies in place, those policy options that are proposed, and gap analysis studies of governance with a host of relevant documents related to key topics in the Arctic.
Author(s):
Burhenne, Wolfgang E.
Kelleher, Jennifer
Laur, Aaron
Organization(s):
IUCN Commission on Environmental Law (CEL), Arctic Task Force
Le Guide juridique expose les principales règles qui régissent la gestion des forêts au Burkina Faso avec pour ambition de vulgariser ces textes auprès des conseils municipaux pour leur permettre de mieux sen approprier, de connaître leurs droits mais aussi leurs devoirs en matière de gestion de
Organization(s):
IUCN Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, Ministère de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable
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.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for South America
Mountain Institute
IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
Peru, Ministerio del Ambiente, Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (SERNANP)
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.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for South America
Mountain Institute
IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
Peru, Ministerio del Ambiente, Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (SERNANP)
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.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for South America
Mountain Institute
IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
Peru, Ministerio del Ambiente, Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (SERNANP)
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. Incluye información sobre las características generales de esta cuenca, localizada en la costa central del Perú.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for South America
Mountain Institute
IUCN, Water and Nature Initiative (WANI)
Peru, Ministerio del Ambiente, Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (SERNANP)
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 report summarizes the numerous activities implemented and documents prepared by the national and local-level expert groups, and presents the valuable lessons learned.
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.
Author(s):
Mallon, David P.
Budd, Kevin
Organization(s):
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
United Arab Emirates, Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah
United Arab Emirates, Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah, Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife
This report provides an overview of existing data about the wetlands, including its ecology, biodiversity, socio-economic values, management and threats.
This report provides an overview of existing data about the wetlands, including its ecology, biodiversity, socio-economic values, management and threats.
Esta obra presenta la situación de la gobernanza ambiental e indígena en Bolivia y Perú, a fin de ampliar la discusión sobre la gobernanza, sus principios normativos y políticas de aplicación, a través de ejemplos claros y puntuales.
Author(s):
Andrade Mendoza, Karen
Organization(s):
IUCN
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales Sede Ecuador (FLACSO Ecuador)
Ce livret est destiné à un public jeune visitant le Parc National dAl Hoceima. Il a pour objectif daméliorer leur connaissance sur le Phoque moine, espèce importante du bassin méditerranéen et de la zone du Parc. Il a été élaboré par lONG marocaine AGIR et lUICN-Med.
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Association de Gestion Intégrée de Ressources (AGIR ), MA
Morocco, Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte contre la Désertification de Marruecos