This report provides a synthesis of key information on the implementation of the World Heritage Convention in Africa, and some guidance on how it might contribute to global conservation efforts and sustainable development in the future.
Author(s):
Howard, Peter C.
Bertzky, Bastian
Organization(s):
Biodiversity and Protected Area Management (BIOPAMA) Programme
IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
IUCN, Central and West Africa Regional Programme (PACO)
There is growing recognition of the need for sport and sports events to be conducted in socially and environmentally responsible ways and this is reflected in the attitudes of governments, public authorities and regulators. This means that taking a proactive and diligent approach to environmental
Les Lignes directrices abordent la planification et la gestion des aires protégées à gouvernance privée (APP). Ce guide est destiné principalement aux professionnels et décideurs, intéressés ou impliqués dans le domaine des APP.
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
Para que la restauración de paisajes forestales (RPF) sea sostenible y responda a las múltiples necesidades medioambientales y del desarrollo, es necesario que exista diálogo y coordinación entre los diferentes sectores, agentes e instituciones.
This report seeks to share understanding of the roots of plastic polymer pathways to the Baltic Sea, then moves to defining the nature and extent of the problem, then passes to the impacts on sea ice habitat and marine species of the region.
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.
Aktifitas manusia yang pesat menyebabkan perubahan habitat dan ekosistem yang secara langsung maupun tidak langsung, yang berdampak pada populasi spesies.
This document provides guidance, information and evidence about how forest landscape restoration (FLR) can accelerate progress towards achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, tackling the current challenges of maintaining a balance of land productivity and ecosystem integrity.
The World Heritage thematic study for Central Asia has been produced as a contribution to supporting the implementation of the World Heritage Convention in Central Asia.
Author(s):
Lethier, Hervé
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO)
Rooted in discriminatory gender norms and laws and shrouded in impunity, gender-based violence (GBV) occurs in all societies as a means of control, subjugation and exploitation that further reinforces gender inequality.
Author(s):
Castañeda Carney, I.
Sabater, L.
Owren, C.
Boyer, A. E.
Organization(s):
IUCN Global Programme on Governance and Rights (GPGR)
Le plastique a pénétré chaque aspect de notre vie : des vêtements aux peintures en passant par les véhicules et les produits d’hygiène. Le plastique est bon marché, durable, léger et malléable, ses usages sont donc quasi illimités.
Plastic pollution originates from various sources. While many industries are taking steps to reduce their dependence on plastic, there is currently no reliable methodology to forecast specifically the extent of the marine plastic leakage from an industry or a country and map potential leakage hot
Bu tür tanımlama rehberi, Akdeniz’de yürütülen balıkçılık faaliyetleri sırasında tesadüfi avlanan hassas tür-leri izleme çalışmalarına destek olmak üzere hazırlanmıştır.
Ce guide d'identification a été développé pour faciliter la surveillance des prises accessoires d'espèces vulnérables dans les zones de pêche de la Méditerranée.
Au cours des dernières années, la biologie de synthèse est apparue comme un ensemble de techniques et de technologies permettant à l’homme de lire, interpréter, modifier, concevoir et fabriquer de l’ADN, afin d’influencer rapidement les formes et les fonctions des cellules et des organismes et, p
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN Task Force on Synthetic Biology and Biodiversity Conservation
Au cours des dernières années, la biologie de synthèse est apparue comme un ensemble de techniques et de technologies permettant à l’homme de lire, interpréter, modifier, concevoir et fabriquer de l’ADN, afin d’influencer rapidement les formes et les fonctions des cellules et des organismes et, p
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN Task Force on Synthetic Biology and Biodiversity Conservation
The ocean represents 97% of the physical habitable space on the planet and is central to sustaining all life on Earth. Since 2000 significant and dedicated effort has been directed at raising awareness and understanding of the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions on the ocean.
The ocean represents 97% of the physical habitable space on the planet and is central to sustaining all life on Earth. Since 2000 significant and dedicated effort has been directed at raising awareness and understanding of the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions on the ocean.
The development of this second edition of these guidelines was in part a response to evidence of the widespread incorrect application of the categories to marine protected areas (MPAs).
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
To showcase how increased returns on investment opportunities can be achieved by applying a nexus approach, best practices of the water-energy-food nexus were collected in the form of several case studies.
Author(s):
Dalton, James
Welling, Rebecca
Meyer, Kristin
Koundouno, Jérôme
Lindelien, Maria Carreño
Riddell, P. J.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO)
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
To showcase how increased returns on investment opportunities can be achieved by applying a nexus approach, best practices of the water-energy-food nexus were collected in the form of several case studies.
Author(s):
Dalton, James
Welling, Rebecca
Meyer, Kristin
Koundouno, Jérôme
Lindelien, Maria Carreño
Riddell, P. J.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO)
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
This capacity needs assessment identifies opportunities for institutional capacity development to strengthen multi-sectoral planning and implementation in order to create an enabling environment for nexus perspectives in Central Asia.
Author(s):
Meyer, Kristin
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO)
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
This institutional analysis looks at existing institutional arragements, provides insights into barriers and opportunities of the practical application of the water-energy-food security nexus in Central Asia and considers options for improved multi-sectoral dialogue and cooperation.
Author(s):
Meyer, Kristin
Issakhojayev, Rustam
Kiktenko, Ludmila
Kushanova, Aksulu
Organization(s):
IUCN, Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO)
Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)
This independent technical review assesses the "Strategic environmental assessment report for the proposed Rufiji hydropower project", dated April 2019, that relates to the planned Rufiji River Hydropower Project (RRHP).
En los últimos años, la biología sintética ha surgido como un conjunto de técnicas y tecnologías que permiten a los seres humanos leer, interpretar, modificar, diseñar y producir ADN para influir rápidamente en las formas y funciones de las células y los organismos, con el potencial de llegar a e
Organization(s):
IUCN Task Force on Synthetic Biology and Biodiversity Conservation
En los últimos años, la biología sintética ha surgido como un conjunto de técnicas y tecnologías que permiten a los seres humanos leer, interpretar, modificar, diseñar y producir ADN para influir rápidamente en las formas y funciones de las células y los organismos, con el potencial de llegar a e
Organization(s):
IUCN
IUCN Task Force on Synthetic Biology and Biodiversity Conservation
This report belongs to series of three related reports. This report investigates what legal compliance means for protecting forests and ecosystems in the main Latin American countries of origin for European soy: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
El comercio ilegal de vida silvestre ha aumentado dramáticamente en la última década; sin embargo, también lo han hecho los esfuerzos de aplicación destinados a mitigar esta amenaza.
Au cours des dix dernières années, le problème du trafic illicite des espèces sauvages est devenu très grave, mais, face à cette menace, les autorités ont répondu à l’appel, redoublant d’efforts pour corriger la situation.
El Objetivo 15 de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) consiste en «proteger, restaurar y promover el aprovechamiento sostenible de los ecosistemas terrestres, la gestión sostenible de los bosques, la lucha contra la desertización, así como detener e invertir la degradación de los suelos
L’objectif de développement durable (ODD) n° 15 vise à : « Protéger, restaurer et promouvoir l’utilisation durable des écosystèmes terrestres, gérer durablement les forêts, lutter contre la désertification, stopper et inverser la dégradation des terres et la perte de biodiversité.
El nuevo reto de la Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas (AbE) impone la necesidad, no solo de definir las medidas de adaptación necesarias para poder alcanzarlo, sino también los componentes sólidos de gobernanza para hacerlo efectivo.
This study is aimed at the assessment of current policies as well as regulatory and legal frameworks on renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, the food security nexus and sustainable development in the countries of Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia.
The objective of this assignment is to prepare an investment strategy for coffee and cash crop production in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam which complies with the nexus principles of maximizing economic benefits across the Srepok and Sesan river basins.
