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IUCN Grey Literature

Land degradation neutrality : implications and opportunities for conservation

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2015
IUCN Grey Literature

Marco estratégico para el desarrollo de capacidades en áreas protegidas y otros territorios conservados 2015-2025

El Marco Estratégico para el Desarrollo de Capacidades (MEDC) es el resultado de un amplio programa de actividades y consultas llevadas a cabo durante 2013 y 2015, incluyendo  el Congreso Mundial de Parques  de Sídney celebrado en Australia noviembre de 2014.

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2015
IUCN Grey Literature

Strategic Framework for Capacity Development in protected areas and other conserved territories 2015-2025

The Strategic Framework for Capacity Development (SFCD) is the result of a widespread programme of activities and consultations during 2013 and 2015, including the World Parks Congress in Sydney Australia in November 2014.

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2015
IUCN Publication

Transboundary conservation : a systematic and integrated approach

Approximately one-third of all terrestrial high-biodiversity sites straddle national land borders, yet few man-made boundaries are fixed, and international boundaries often alter over time or disappear altogether.

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2015
Non IUCN Publication

Protected area governance and management

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.

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2015
Non IUCN Publication

Executive summary : focusing action, picking up the pace for ocean conservation

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2014
Non IUCN Publication

Sanctuary : exploring the world's protected areas from space

Sanctuary aims to elevate awareness of the important role satellite remote sensing plays in global conservation. The engaging imagery and accessible prose of Sanctuary has captivated thousands of readers. 

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2014
IUCN Grey Literature

The significance and management of natural carbon stores in the open ocean : a summary

This report sets out the importance of carbon in the open ocean and, through examples, illustrates the significance and values of some of its major carbon pools and sinks.

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2014
IUCN Publication

The significance and management of natural carbon stores in the open ocean

This report sets out the importance of carbon in the open ocean and, through examples, illustrates the significance and values of some of its major carbon pools and sinks.

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2014
Non IUCN Publication

Asia protected planet report 2014

Asia has a rich cultural and natural heritage, but rapid development, population growth and an erosion of traditional practices are resulting in habitat loss and degradation, which is putting protected areas in Asia at risk and leading to serious decline in the biodiversity they harbour.

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2014
Non IUCN Publication

Protected planet report 2014

The Protected Planet Report series, launched in 2012, helps track international progress towards achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 - a target for the global protected area network and for other related targets.

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2014
IUCN Publication

Safe havens : protected areas for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation

This publication presents 18 case studies to demonstrate how Protected Areas (PAs) can be better managed for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA).

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2014
IUCN Publication

Restauración ecológica para áreas protegidas : principios, directrices y buenas prácticas

Esta publicación proporciona una orientación para los gestores de áreas protegidas terrestres, marinas y de agua dulce, tanto a nivel de sistemas como de sitios, con respecto a la restauración de los valores naturales de la áreas protegidas y otros valores asociados.

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2014
IUCN Publication

Gobernanza de áreas protegidas : de la comprensión a la acción

La presente publicación argumenta que una gobernanza que es apropriada al contexto y de buena calidad es de crucial importancia para la conservación eficaz y equitativa.

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2014
IUCN Publication

Gouvernance des aires protégées : de la compréhension à l'action

Cette publication affirme qu'une gouvernance qui est à la fois adaptée au contexte et bonne est essentielle pour une conservation efficace et équitable.

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2014
IUCN Publication

Áreas bajo protección privada : mirando al futuro

Las áreas bajo protección privada merecen un reconocimiento y respaldo mucho mayores que el que reciben en este momento.

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2014
IUCN Publication

The futures of privately protected areas

Privately protected areas deserve far greater recognition and support than is the case at the moment.

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2014
IUCN Publication

Urban protected areas : profiles and best practice guidelines

As our cities continue to grow, we should defend the protection of natural areas and even try to create new space for nature within this urban fabric.

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2014
Non IUCN Publication

Les espaces naturels protégés en France : une pluralité d'outils au service de la conservation de la biodiversité

Les aires protégées sont un élément essentiel des stratégies de conservation de la biodiversité, de la géodiversité et des paysages. En France, les aires protégées couvrent aujurd'hui près de 20% de l'espace terrestre et mobilisent de nombreux acteurs institutionnels.

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2013
Non IUCN Publication

Las áreas naturales protegidas en Francia : una diversidad de herramientas para conservar la biodiversidad

Las áreas protegidas constituyen un elemento fundamental de las estrategias de conservación de la biodiversidad, la geodiversidad y el paisaje. En Francia, las áreas protegidas ocupan en la actualidad cerca del 20% del área terrestre y movilizan a numerosos actores institucionales.

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2013
Non IUCN Publication

Protected areas in France : a diversity of tools for the conservation of biodiversity

Protected areas are an essential part of biodiversity, geodiversity and landscape conservation strategies. In France, protected areas cover nearly 20% of land area and involve numerous stakeholders. This publication describes the French system of protected areas.

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2013
IUCN Publication

Biodiversidad terrestre y la Lista de Patrimonio Mundial : identificación de vacíos y potenciales sitios candidatos a ser incluidos en la red de Patrimonio Mundial natural

La Lista de Patrimonio Mundial incluye 156 sitios que explícitamente son reconocidos por sus excepcionales valores en biodiversidad, y representan todos los principales ecosistemas del mundo.

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2013
IUCN Publication

Marine natural heritage and the World Heritage List : interpretation of World Heritage criteria in marine systems, analysis of biogeographic representation of sites, and a roadmap for addressing gaps (Arabic version)

The marine World Heritage thematic study was written to provide guidance to States Parties and conservation practitioners on how to best apply the World Heritage Convention in the oceans and seas.

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2013
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El Patrimonio Natural Marino y la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial : Interpretación de los criterios del Patrimonio Mundial en sistemas marinos, análisis de la representación biogeográfica de sitios y directrices para la gestión de lagunas

The marine World Heritage thematic study was written to provide guidance to States Parties and conservation practitioners on how to best apply the World Heritage Convention in the oceans and seas.

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2013
IUCN Publication

The legal aspects of connectivity conservation : case studies

This publication follows on from Volume I in the series on legal aspects of connectivity conservation.

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2013
IUCN Publication

Guidelines for applying protected area management categories including IUCN WCPA best practice guidance on recognising protected areas and assigning management categories and governance types

The IUCN protected area management categories is a core document for the development, reporting and understanding of protected areas worldwide.

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2013
IUCN Publication

Sustainable tourism management in the transboundary areas of the Dinaric Arc region : manual for planning, development and monitoring of tourism in the protected areas of the Dinaric Arc

The purpose of this manual is to assist protected area (PA) managers, conservationists, tourism professionals, private tourism holdings, and other main stakeholders in the planning, development, management and monitoring process of tourism in the transboundary protected areas (TBAs) of the Dinari

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2013
IUCN Publication

Le patrimoine naturel marin et la Liste du patrimoine mondial : interprétation des critères du patrimoine mondial dans les systèmes marins, analyse de la représentation biogéographique des biens et feuille de route en vue d’éliminer les lacunes

L’étude thématique sur le patrimoine mondial marin a été rédigée dans le but d’apporter des orientations aux États parties et aux praticiens de la conservation sur les meilleurs moyens d’appliquer la Convention du patrimoine mondial dans les océans et dans les mers.

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2013
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Marine natural heritage and the World Heritage List : interpretation of World Heritage criteria in marine systems, analysis of biogeographic representation of sites, and a roadmap for addressing gaps

The marine World Heritage thematic study was written to provide guidance to States Parties and conservation practitioners on how to best apply the World Heritage Convention in the oceans and seas.

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2013
IUCN Publication

Governance of protected areas : from understanding to action

This volume argues that governance that is both appropriate to the context and “good” is crucial for effective and equitable conservation. This applies to all kinds of protected areas and other conserved areas, in terrestrial, inland waters, coastal and marine environments.

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2013
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The legal aspects of connectivity conservation : a concept paper

This publication aims to advance conceptual thinking and legal understanding about important law and policy tools and options for supporting the connectivity of protected area systems.

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2013
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La biodiversité terrestre et la Liste du patrimoine mondial : identifier les grandes lacunes dans le réseau du patrimoine mondial naturel et les sites candidats qui pourraient y être intégrés

La Liste du patrimoine mondial compte 156 explicitement reconnus pour leurs valeurs exceptionnelles du point de vue de la biodiversité. Ensemble, ils représentent les principaux écosystèmes de la planète.

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2013
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Terrestrial biodiversity and the World Heritage List : identifying broad gaps and potential candidate sites for inclusion in the natural World Heritage network

The World Heritage List includes 156 properties explicitly recognized for their outstanding biodiversity values, which together represent the world’s major ecosystems.

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2013
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Putting nature on the map : identifying protected areas in the UK

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2012
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Conservación de la biodiversidad de las tierras áridas

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2012
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Putting natural solutions to work : mainstreaming protected areas in climate change responses

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2012
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SAPIENS : IUCN Commissions

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2012
IUCN Publication

Restauration écologique pour les aires protégées : principes, lignes directrices et bonnes pratiques

Cette publication fournit aux gestionnaires d’aires protégées terrestres, marines et d’eau douce des orientations quant à la restauration de leurs valeurs naturelles et autres, aussi bien au niveau du système que du site.

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2012
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Initiating effective transboundary conservation : a practitioner's guideline based on the experience from the Dinaric Arc

This publication reflects on and reinforces the lessons and experience of undertaking transboundary conservation programmes and sets out some existing and new guidance for those involved.

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2012
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자연성지 (Korean version)

Sacred sites are the oldest form of protected areas and many of them are very important biodiversity reservoirs.

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2012
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Sacred natural sites : guidelines for protected area managers (Japanese version)

Sacred sites are the oldest form of protected areas and many of them are very important biodiversity reservoirs.

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2012
IUCN Publication

Protected planet report 2012 : tracking progress towards global targets for protected areas

The Protected Planet Report is a new initiative that tracks global progress towards Target 11 of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Aichi Biodiversity Targets.

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2012
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Conserving dryland biodiversity

This publication is intended to raise awareness amongst all stakeholders and galvanise wider action to boost drylands conservation and development. The book is designed to inform and remind us of the beauty of dryland biodiversity and its intrinsic and instrumental value.

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2012
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Ecological restoration for protected areas : principles, guidelines and best practices

This publication provides guidance for terrestrial, marine, and freshwater protected area managers at both system and site levels on the restoration of natural and associated values of protected areas.

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2012
IUCN Publication

Application des catégories de gestion aux aires protégées : lignes directrices pour les aires marines

Toutefois, le nombre d'aires marines protégées (AMPs) étant bien inférieur à celui des aires protégées terrestres, le manque d'expérience complexifie le processus d'application des catégories aux AMP. L'application des catégories aux AMP a souvent été inexacte et contradictoire.

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2012
IUCN Publication

Directrices para la aplicación de las categorías de gestión de áreas protegidas de la UICN en áreas marinas protegidas

Sin embargo, con el menor número de áreas protegidas marinas (AMPs) en comparación con las áreas protegidas terrestres, hay menos experiencia y comprensión de la aplicación de las categorías a las AMPs. La aplicación de las categorías a las AMPs ha sido a menudo imprecisa e inconsistente.

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Guidelines for applying the IUCN protected area management categories to marine protected areas

With the smaller number of marine protected areas (MPAs) compared with terrestrial protected areas, there is less experience and understanding of applying the categories to MPAs. Application of the categories to MPAs has often been inaccurate and inconsistent.

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Lignes directrices pour la législation des aires protégées

Ces lignes directrices ont pour but de mettre à jour et d’étendre les lignes directrices publiées en 1980 et de refléter les évolutions et les nouveaux enjeux intervenus depuis.

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2012
IUCN Publication

Protected landscapes and wild biodiversity

Protected Landscapes are a strong option for biodiversity conservation in human-influenced landscapes and seascapes. They often contain threatened or endemic species. There is now also a growing interest in the nature conservation benefits of protected landscapes.

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Strategic adaptive management guidelines for effective conservation of freshwater ecosystems in and around protected areas of the world

This publication lays out the basic steps required by a catchment or protected area manager to begin the Strategic Adaptive Management (SAM) process. We provide the series of steps to help deal with the complex task facing the freshwater manager.

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