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Blue carbon : the role of healthy oceans in binding carbon : a rapid response assessment

Out of all the biological carbon (or green carbon) captured in the world, over half is captured by marine living organisms --- hence it is called "blue carbon".

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2009
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The management of natural coastal carbon sinks

This report focuses on the management of natural coastal carbon sinks. There is a lack of recognition and focus on coastal marine ecosystems to complement activities already well advanced on land to address the best practice management of carbon sinks.

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2009
IUCN Publication

Systematic approaches to livelihoods enhancement and diversification : a review of global experiences

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2008
Non IUCN Publication

Status of Caribbean coral reefs after bleaching and hurricanes in 2005

This publication documents the devastating effects of hurricanes on coral reefs in the Caribbean in 2005, the hottest year on record. This report catalogues the impacts of the warming and storms during 2005 and 2006.

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2008
IUCN Publication

Conservación de tortugas marinas en la región del Gran Caribe : un dialogo para el manejo regional efectivo, memorias

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2001
IUCN Publication

Marine turtle conservation in the Wider Caribbean region : a dialogue for effective regional management, proceedings

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2001
Non IUCN Publication

Status of coral reefs of the world : 2008

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2008
Non IUCN Publication

Sustaining life : how human health depends on biodiversity

The Earth's biodiversity-the rich variety of life on our planet-is disappearing at an alarming rate.

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2008
IUCN Publication

Aspects contemporains du droit de l'environnement en Afrique de l'ouest et centrale

This book (published in French) consists of nine articles written by environmental lawyers from the region, regrouped around three themes: Chapter I deals with “convergences and divergences of national legal frameworks”, and provides illustrations from a number of countries and subjects; Chapter

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2008
IUCN Publication

2003 World database on protected areas

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2003
IUCN Publication

2004 World database on protected areas

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2004
IUCN Grey Literature

Review of migratory Chondrichthyan fishes

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) currently includes three species of chondrichthyan fishes on its Appendices, in recognition of their unfavourable conservation status and need for concerted international conservation measures.

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2007
IUCN Grey Literature

Planification nationale de la biodiversité : principes directeurs basés sur l'expérience initiale des pays dans le monde

Biodiversity captured worldwide attention at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro when 150 nations signed the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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1995
IUCN Publication

An introduction to the African convention on the conservation of nature and natural resources

The African Convention on the conservation of nature and natural resources was adopted in 1968 in Algiers. Considered the most forward looking regional agreement of the time, it influenced significantly the development of environmental law in Africa.

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2006
IUCN Publication

Stratégie d'action pour les aires protégées du domaine afro-tropical

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1987
IUCN Publication

Carbono, bosques y gentes : hacia el manejo integrado del secuestro del carbono, el medio ambiente y los medios de vida sostenibles

Mitigating the impact of climate change presents governments and communities throughout the world with one of the main environmental challenges of our times.

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2003
IUCN Publication

Le carbone, les forêts et l'homme : vers une gestion intégrée du piégeage du carbone, de l'environnement et des moyens d'existence durable

Mitigating the impact of climate change presents governments and communities throughout the world with one of the main environmental challenges of our times.

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2002
IUCN Publication

Sauver la planète : stratégie pour l'avenir de la vie : résumé

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1991
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Cuidar la tierra : estrategia para el futuro de la vida : resumen

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1991
IUCN Publication

Status of coral reefs of the world : 2004. Vol. 2

This report was written to provide an overview, without the use of scientific jargon, of the status of coral reefs and causes of reef decline, with recommendations for action by national authorities.

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2004
IUCN Publication

Répertoire des zones humides d'Afrique

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1992
IUCN Grey Literature

Coral reefs of the world. Vol. 3 : central and Western Pacific

Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Teeming with life, they are also one of the world's most productive natural communities. Yet they are under increasing threat.

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1988
IUCN Grey Literature

Coral reefs of the world. Vol. 2 : Indian Ocean, Red Sea and gulf

Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Teeming with life, they are also one of the world's most productive natural communities. Yet they are under increasing threat.

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1988
Non IUCN Publication

The role of international organizations in the evolution of environmental law

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1997
Non IUCN Publication

International environmental negotiations

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1997
Non IUCN Publication

Developments and trends in international environmental law

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1999
IUCN Grey Literature

Ecosystems and biodiversity in deep waters and high seas

This report reveals recent discoveries about the beauty, value and vulnerability of life in the deep seas and in the open ocean.

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2006
IUCN Publication

Status of coral reefs in tsunami affected countries : 2005

The tsunamis of Sunday 26 December 2004 struck without apparent warning on a clear day. Not only was there a devastating loss of life, but coastal resources and infrastructure in the Indian Ocean suffered massive destruction as well.

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2006
IUCN Publication

La aplicación del enfoque ecosistémico en la gestión de los recursos hídricos : un análisis de estudios de caso en América Latina

El enfoque ecosistémico se ha consolidado como una estrategia que integra las diferentes dimensiones del desarrollo, tomando como eje articuladorla gestión de los ecosisitemas, además del fortalecimiento y la inversión en infraestructura natural.

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2006
IUCN Publication

Legal aspects in the implementation of CDM forestry projects

Among the various innovative instruments linked to the Kyoto Protocol is the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), which offers developed countries a chance to offset some of their greenhouse gas emissions by funding development projects in areas such as renewable energy and forestry.

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2005
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Sustaining the environment to fight poverty and achieve the MDGs : the economic case and priorities for action

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2005
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Investing in environmental wealth for poverty reduction : environment for the MDGs

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2005
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Securing protected areas in the face of global change : lessons learned from the Philippine marine protected areas : Apo-Dauin field learning site. A report by the Ecosystems, Protected Areas, and People Project

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2004
IUCN Publication

Alternative sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities : a review of experience and guide to best practice

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2004
IUCN Publication

Sauver la planète : stratégie pour l'avenir de la vie

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1991
IUCN Publication

Report of the tenth Global biodiversity forum

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1999
IUCN Publication

Managing marine protected areas : a toolkit for the Western Indian Ocean

With more than 70 individual sites, nationally and internationally designated, in the Western Indian Ocean, there is a growing need to ensure and improve the management effectiveness of the marine protected areas.

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2004
IUCN Publication

Status of coral reefs of the world : 2004. Vol. 1

This report was written to provide an overview, without the use of scientific jargon, of the status of coral reefs and causes of reef decline, with recommendations for action by national authorities.

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2004
IUCN Publication

Conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity in the Western Indian Ocean : progress in the development of a partnership programme for implementing the Jakarta Mandate

The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region is renowned for the attractiveness of its coastal zones, high marine biodiversity and rich marine and coastal resources, but the 30 million or so people who live on the coast of the WIO region have had a significant impact on its biodiversity.

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2004
IUCN Publication

Use of genetically improved and alien species for aquaculture and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa

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2004
IUCN Publication

La evolución de la CITES : guiá de la Convención sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amanazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestres

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.

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2003
IUCN Publication

L'évolution de la CITES : ouvrage de référence sur la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d'extinction

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2003
Non IUCN Publication

Turismo sostenible en áreas protegidas : directrices de planificación y gestión

The link between protected areas and tourism is as old as the history of protected areas. Though the relationship is complex and sometimes adversarial, tourism is always a critical component to consider in the establishment and management of protected areas.

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2003
IUCN Publication

The evolution of CITES : a reference to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

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.

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2003
IUCN Grey Literature

Jibobaichittra Songrokkhan Karmokausal O Karmoporikolpona Pronayon Anushoronika

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2001
Non IUCN Publication

Status of coral reefs of the world : 2002

27% of the world's coral reefs have been lost and 14% are predicted to be destroyed in the next 10 to 20 years. These are the predictions of the world's most authoritative document on the health of reef systems.

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2002
Non IUCN Publication

Status of coral reefs of the world : 2000

This report was written to provide an overview, without the use of scientific jargon, of the status of coral reefs and causes of reef decline, with recommendations for action by national authorities.

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2000
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Carbon, forests and people : towards the integrated management of carbon sequestration, the environment and sustainable livelihood

Mitigating the impact of climate change presents governments and communities throughout the world with one of the main environmental challenges of our times.

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2002
Non IUCN Publication

Life counts : cataloguing life on earth

This international prizewinner distills the research of hundreds of scientists in this brilliant overview of the interconnectedness of life on Earth.

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2002
IUCN Publication

International workshop on biodiversity economics : compilation of materials

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2001

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