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Politike i strategije Evropske unije u oblasti životne sredine u jugoistočnoj Evropi
    Ferdinandova, Veronika

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. The current publication does not make an attempt to cover all those areas but instead it presents in detail those most relevant to the protection of nature. It covers the concept of Green Infrastructure as an effective approach of combating the increasingly fragmented European landscape. The concept components, among others, include ecological connectivity and its implementation in practice through Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Appropriate Assessments (AA) and land use planning documents. Ecological networks, as one of the most important tools for effective conservation, are presented through the special case of the Natura 2000 network. The publication is intended to assist conservation experts in their effective engagement in national conservation efforts and to provide them with a tool for delivering knowledge to CSO members. It contains theoretical sections under each topic, practical exercises and a section listing further reading and references to various sources of information, such as websites, presentations, guidelines, etc.
Politike i strategije Evropske unije u oblasti životne sredine u jugoistočnoj Evropi
    Ferdinandova, Veronika

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. The current publication does not make an attempt to cover all those areas but instead it presents in detail those most relevant to the protection of nature. It covers the concept of Green Infrastructure as an effective approach of combating the increasingly fragmented European landscape. The concept components, among others, include ecological connectivity and its implementation in practice through Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Appropriate Assessments (AA) and land use planning documents. Ecological networks, as one of the most important tools for effective conservation, are presented through the special case of the Natura 2000 network. The publication is intended to assist conservation experts in their effective engagement in national conservation efforts and to provide them with a tool for delivering knowledge to CSO members. It contains theoretical sections under each topic, practical exercises and a section listing further reading and references to various sources of information, such as websites, presentations, guidelines, etc.
Natural resource governance trainers' manual (Bengali version)
    Moore, Patricia | Zhang, Xuemei | Triraganon, Ronnakorn

There is a real need for all those who are involved in making and implementing decisions –- including central government planners and policymakers, local government administrators, civil society and the private sector –- to understand the basic concepts and principles of governance and be able to apply them in their daily work. There has been growing demand for a practical training course that allows target audiences at local, national, and regional levels to apply their understanding of natural resource governance in a way that maximizes their own effectiveness in their day-to-day work. Against this background, IUCN, RECOFTC, and SNV combined resources to develop this Trainers’ Manual. After six years of preparation and testing, we are confident this Manual offers sound theory and good practical guidance for teaching and learning about natural resource governance. We hope that those who teach and those who learn from it will each contribute to strengthening natural resource governance in their own spheres of influence and that their efforts contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and ensuring environmental sustainability.
La tierra que pacemos : una síntesis de casos de estudio sobre cómo defienden las organizaciones de pastores sus derechos sobre la tierra
   

Este informe, basado en 21 casos analizados, procedentes de 17 países en cuatro continentes, describe cómo los pastores lograron defender y hacer valer sus derechos sobre la tierra. La pregunta inicial era qué elementos contribuyen a consolidar los derechos de los pastores sobre la tierra y los recursos. El objetivo es hacer llegar los conocimientos generados por los casos analizados a una amplia audiencia, incluidos los pastores y sus propias organizaciones, ONG interesadas, responsables de la formulación de políticas y organismos gubernamentales de todos los niveles. Los casos analizados incluyen distintos tipos de ganadería móvil, tanto sistemas trashumantes como nómadas. La mayoría son consideradas situaciones pastoriles típicas, caracterizadas por una competencia cada vez mayor en el acceso y uso de los recursos, la marginación debido a la invisibilidad, prejuicios y malentendidos, e inseguridad a causa de los cambios políticos y económicos.
Nos terres de pâturage : une synthèse d’études de cas sur comment les organisations pastorales défendent leur droits fonciers
   

Le présent rapport, basé sur 21 études de cas provenant de 17 pays de quatre continents, décrit la manière dont les pasteurs sont parvenus à défendre/faire valoir leurs droits fonciers. La question initiale était de savoir quels facteurs contribuent à consolider les droits des pasteurs sur la terre foncière et les ressources. Le but est de rendre les informations, émanant des études de cas, accessibles au grand public, y compris les pasteurs et leurs organisations, les ONG impliquées, les décideurs politiques et les organismes gouvernementaux à tous les niveaux. Les études de cas prennent en compte les différents types d’élevage mobile – à savoir la transhumance et le nomadisme. La plupart d’entre eux sont considérés comme des situations pastorales « typiques » caractérisées par une concurrence accrue pour l’accès aux ressources ainsi que pour leur utilisation; la marginalisation des pasteurs dû à leur invisibilité, ainsi qu’aux préjugés et aux malentendus les concernant; et l’insécurité en raison des changements politiques et économiques.
The land we graze : a synthesis of case studies about how pastoralists’ organizations defend their land rights
   

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. The goal is to make the knowledge resulting from the case-studies accessible to a broad audience, including those pastoralists and their organizations themselves, involved NGOs, policy-makers and governmental agencies on all levels. The case-studies include different types of mobile livestock keeping—namely both transhumant and nomadic systems. Most are considered ‘typical’ pastoralist situations characterised by increasing competition on access to and use of resources; marginalization because of invisibility, prejudges and misunderstandings; and insecurity because of political and economic changes.
Natural resource governance training manual
   

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. There is a strongly felt need for a structured training manual to provide standard learning materials across society to promote a common understanding of the concepts, components and principles of governance, which are not clearly understood by the communities and even officials responsible for making and implementing decisions that affect natural resources and natural resource users.
UK peatland restoration : demonstrating success
    Cris, R. | Buckmaster, S. | Bain, C. G. | Bonn, A.

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. This publication was launched at the symposium 'Investing in Peatlands - Demonstrating Success' jointly hosted with the British Ecological Society.
Cambodia coastal situation analysis
    Rizvi, Ali Raza | Singer, Uwe

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. The report has been compiled based on accessible secondary data. In depth stakeholders’ consultations and firsthand data collection were not undertaken as part of the report preparation. It is thus a living document which will be updated throughout the project implementation phase.
Guidelines for protected areas legislation : English version, case studies and matrices = Directrices para la legislación relativa a áreas protegidas : versión en español, incluidos los estudios de caso y las matrices legislativas = Lignes directrices
    Lausche, Barbara J.

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. These developments include significant advances in international environmental law, and an improved scientific understanding of the role of protected areas in nature conservation, including conserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem functions and supporting sustainable development. The CD-ROM includes the full English text of these guidelines as well as case studies and matrices, material not included in the print version of the publication.
An appraisal of mangrove management in micro-target_idal estuaries and lagoons in Sri Lanka
   
This study was inspired by observations and experiences from post-tsunami (2004) mangrove planting and ‘restoration’ work in the country. Since the tsunami, IUCN Sri Lanka supported a number of initiatives for improving mangrove management in the context of the structure and functioning of the parent ecosystems – estuaries and lagoons. In 2009, several mangrove planting and ‘restoration’ initiatives were supported under the Small Grants Programme of the Mangroves for the Future Initiative (MFF) in different parts of Sri Lanka. Inconsistent results from the Small Grants Programme together with other observations on changes to lagoon and estuarine ecosystems compelled us to undertake an appraisal of mangrove planting initiatives in the country. This appraisal had two main components, namely, colloquia (in Colombo, 6 November 2009, and Batticaloa, 24 November 2009) and field observations.
EU environmental policies and strategies in South-Eastern Europe : training guidelines for involving CSOs from SEE in the implementation of EU nature-related legislation
    Ferdinandova, Veronika

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. The current publication does not make an attempt to cover all those areas but instead it presents in detail those most relevant to the protection of nature. It covers the concept of Green Infrastructure as an effective approach of combating the increasingly fragmented European landscape. The concept components, among others, include ecological connectivity and its implementation in practice through Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Appropriate Assessments (AA) and land use planning documents. Ecological networks, as one of the most important tools for effective conservation, are presented through the special case of the Natura 2000 network. The publication is intended to assist conservation experts in their effective engagement in national conservation efforts and to provide them with a tool for delivering knowledge to CSO members. It contains theoretical sections under each topic, practical exercises and a section listing further reading and references to various sources of information, such as websites, presentations, guidelines, etc.
Ziarat : integrated district development vision
   
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. A development vision expresses a desirable future condition envisaged by a nation, region or administrative unit, and charts a course of action for its attainment. It is a statement of commitment that expresses concerns and values of local communities regarding their priorities and resource allocation decisions.
Quetta : integrated district development vision
   
The Integrated District Development Vision (IDDV) of Quetta District has been developed through a wide consultative process. The current situation, issues and challenges, measures, opportunities and constraints have been discussed sectorwise in the relevant chapters on governance, social sectors, natural resources, economic development and disaster management. The goals and objectives of the IDDV are to achieve conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, sustainable development and environment protection in the district. The priority sectors for Quetta District are water and sanitation, population, health-care, education, housing and settlements, commerce and trade, industry, mining, energy, forests, wildlife and protected areas, poverty eradication and governance.
Pishin : integrated district development vision
   
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. A development vision expresses a desirable future condition envisaged by a nation, region or administrative unit, and charts a course of action for its attainment. It is a statement of commitment that expresses concerns and values of local communities regarding their priorities and resource allocation decisions.
Mastung : integrated district development vision
   
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. A development vision expresses a desirable future condition envisaged by a nation, region or administrative unit, and charts a course of action for its attainment. It is a statement of commitment that expresses concerns and values of local communities on their priorities and resource allocation decisions.
Lasbela : integrated district development vision
   
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 of its environment. It also provides an implementation framework for implementing the measures listed in all sectors and cross cutting themes.
Ramsar site profile : to assess infrastructure and capacity needs for Xe Champhone Wetlands, Champhone and Xonbuly Districts, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR
   

The Xe Champhone wetlands in Savannakhet Province is one of two wetlands designated as Ramsar sites upon Lao PDR’s 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. However, to date, the only conservation activities that have occurred at the site to date have been a very small selection of international donor funded projects. Much more work will be required to implement larger scale conservation activities on the ground and to create a long term plan for managing the site. Before work on that Management Plan can progress and conservation activities can be implemented, a report or “profile” is needed to explain what is already known about the site and identify key information gaps. IUCN Lao PDR designed this profile to reflect Ramsar Convention’s 2003 “Guidelines for management planning for Ramsar sites and other wetlands” (Ramsar, 2003) and compiled information obtained during past surveys and projects within this site.
Ramsar site profile : to assess infrastructure and capacity needs for Beung Kiat Ngong Wetlands, Pathoumphone District, Champassak Province, Lao PDR
   

The Beung Kiat Ngong Wetlands complex in Champassak Province is one of two wetlands designated as Ramsar sites upon Lao PDR’s 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. However, much more work will be required to implement conservation activities on the ground and to put into place a long term conservation plan for the site. A key next step for Ramsar implementation will be improvement and expansion of the current draft management plan. However, before work on Management Plan finalization and then implementation can progress, a report or “profile” is needed to explain what is already known about the site and identify key information gaps and conservation priorities. IUCN Lao PDR designed this profile to reflect Ramsar Convention’s 2003 “Guidelines for management planning for Ramsar sites and other wetlands” (Ramsar, 2003) and compiled information obtained during past surveys and projects within this site.
Catalogue of good practices for climate risks adaptation in Burkina Faso
    Savadogo, Moumini | Somda, Jacques | Seynou, Oumarou | Zabré, Sylvain | Nianogo, Aimé J.

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. Most of these practices have been improved thanks to the concerted action research efforts of governmental agencies, international organizations and civil society.They remain however, perfectible considering the increasing severity and frequent occurrence of the negative effects of climate variability and change. Hence, they must be implemented as much as possible in order to optimize their positive impacts on the well-being of populations and ecosystems health. We hope that this document will lead to a use of good practices for climate change adaptation at the national level and in the sub-region.
Climate change issues and climate change negotiations : an overview from Bangladesh perspective
    Nishat, Ainun | Asaduzzaman, M. | Khan, S. M. Munjurul Hannan
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. Natural hazards like floods, droughts, cyclones and sea level rise are increasing day by day that will push poorer section of the population to the very margin of survival. Bangladesh government realizes that it is necessary to raise her voice in global forum in an effort to minimize impact of global warming largely caused by developed countries.
Protocol for monitoring of impacts of climate change and climate variability in Bangladesh
    Nishat, Ainun
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. The publication on "Protocol for Monitoring of Impacts of Climate Change and Climate Variability in Bangladesh" is a modest yet pioneering attempt to proffer a systemic methodology to quantify and record the impacts of climate change across selected key sectors. The sectors that are considered for monitoring include hydro-meteorology, agriculture, livestock, both fresh and marine fisheries, forest flora and fauna, human health and livelihood and poverty.
The Red List of Mexican cloud forest trees
    González-Espinosa, Mario | Meave, Jorge | Lorea-Hernández, Francisco G. | Ibarra Manri´quez, Guillermo | Newton, Adrian C.

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. Various parts of trees found in the forest are used to make products as diverse as baseball bats, toothpaste, clothing dyes and hammocks and several species have edible parts or medicinal properties. Some species are also important culturally, with one being used during the important Día de Muertos folk festival.
Customs and constitutions : State recognition of customary law around the world
    Cuskelly, Katrina

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.
Guidelines for protected areas legislation : guidelines : English version, case studies and matrices
    Lausche, Barbara J.
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. These developments include significant advances in international environmental law, and an improved scientific understanding of the role of protected areas in nature conservation, including conserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem functions and supporting sustainable development. The CD-ROM includes the full English text of these guidelines as well as case studies and matrices, material not included in the print version of the publication.
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