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.
This report has been prepared as part of an effort by IUCN to define its position on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and plan for future work to advance this concept and support effective implementation of NbS to enhance ecosystem services provision and address societal challenges. The report propos
In November 2018, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted at the 14th Conference of the Parties a definition of an "other effective area-based conservation measure" (OECM) as well as guiding principles, common characteristics and criteria for identification of OECMs (CBD/COP/DEC
Organization(s):
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Task Force on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures
Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are sites outside protected areas that deliver effective and long-term in situ conservation of biodiversity.
Author(s):
Jonas, Harry D.
MacKinnon, Kathy
Marnewick, Daniel
Wood, Pete
Organization(s):
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures Specialist Group
The Synthesis report provides a high-level overview of the main themes addressed in the Guidelines on mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with solar and wind energy development, published in 2021.
These guidelines address planning and management of privately protected areas (PPAs) and the guidance is aimed principally at practitioners and policy makers, who are or may be involved with PPAs.
Author(s):
Mitchell, Brent
Stolton, Sue
Bezaury-Creel, Juan
Bingham, Heather C.
Cumming, Tracey L.
Dudley, Nigel
Fitzsimons, James A.
Malleret-King, Delphine
Redford, Kent H.
Solano, Pedro
Organization(s):
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
IUCN, Global Protected Areas Programme
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Privately Protected Areas and Nature Stewardship Specialist Group
Biodiversity plays an important role in the day-to-day life of a hotel. From the food in the restaurant and wood in furniture and fittings, to the amenities in the spa, the products of biodiversity are everywhere inside hotels.
Organization(s):
IUCN
Accor
International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IHRA)
Illegal trade in wildlife has increased dramatically over the past decade; however, so have enforcement efforts aimed at mitigating this threat. Successful enforcement often involves the seizure and confiscation of wild species from diverse taxa of plants, animals and fungi.
This Guidance for using the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions accompanies the Global Standardto provide the scientific basis and guidance for users.
Connectivity conservation is essential for managing healthy ecosystems, conserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change across all biomes and spatial scales.
Author(s):
Hilty, Jodi
Worboys, Graeme L.
Keeley, Annika
Woodley, Stephen
Lausche, Barbara J.
Locke, Harvey
Carr, Mark
Pulsford, Ian
Pittock, Jamie
White, J. Wilson
Theobald, David M.
Levine, Jessica
Reuling, Melly
Watson, James E.M.
Ament, Rob
Groves, Craig
Tabor, Gary M.
Organization(s):
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group
This publication aims to further raise awareness about the value of transboundary conservation, highlighting the many benefits transboundary cooperation generates, while not neglecting the challenges and problems parties encounter when they engage in transboundary initiatives.
Author(s):
Vasilijevic, Maja
Pezold, Tomasz
Organization(s):
IUCN
European Green Belt Initiative
Germany, Bundesamt für Naturschutz
Germany, Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Task Force on Transboundary Conservation
An Internationally Designated Area (IDA) is a natural area internationally recognised by a global or regional designation mechanism. Among these, there are 263 areas where different IDAs fully or partially overlap thus carrying double, triple or even quadruple international designations.
Author(s):
Clamote Rodrigues, Diana
Schaaf, Thomas
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN, World Heritage Programme
Korea, Republic of, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
In November 2018, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted at the 14th Conference of the Parties a definition of an "other effective area-based conservation measure" (OECM) as well as guiding principles, common characteristics and criteria for identification of OECMs (CBD/COP/DEC
Organization(s):
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Task Force on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures
The Convention on biological diversity is an historic committment by the world's nations to conserve biological diversity, to use biological resources sustainably and to share equitably the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
Author(s):
Burhenne-Guilmin, Françoise
Glowka, Lyle
Gündling, Lothar
McNeely, Jeffrey A.
Synge, Hugh
Organization(s):
IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC)
IUCN, Biodiversity Programme
Korea, National Institute of Environmental Research
Increasing interest in measuring, modelling and valuing ecosystem services (ES), the benefits that ecosystems provide to people, has resulted in the development of an array of ES assessment tools in recent years. Selecting an appropriate tool for measuring and modelling ES can be challenging.
This book is designed to help conservation organisations, community-based organisations and protected area managers plan and run effective ecotourism businesses.
Connectivity conservation is essential for managing healthy ecosystems, conserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change across all biomes and spatial scales.
Author(s):
Hilty, Jodi
Worboys, Graeme L.
Keeley, Annika
Woodley, Stephen
Lausche, Barbara J.
Locke, Harvey
Carr, Mark
Pulsford, Ian
Pittock, Jamie
White, J. Wilson
Theobald, David M.
Levine, Jessica
Reuling, Melly
Watson, James E.M.
Ament, Rob
Tabor, Gary M.
Organization(s):
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group
