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Vulnerability assessments : a review of approaches
    Morgan, Charlotte

This review assessed the suitability of various frameworks, approaches and tools for conducting vulnerability assessments, for use in the EU funded IUCN project “Building Resilience to Climate Change in Coastal Southeast Asia”. In particular their suitability for use at the provincial, community, and household/individual levels of analysis was emphasised. The majority of Vulnerability Assessments (VAs) treat vulnerability as a measure of exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity of the system or system component in question; setting guidelines to measure each attribute. This review considers the suitability of IUCN’s own coastal-context vulnerability assessment framework, CARE’s Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA), the World Bank risk-based Vulnerability Analysis for Freshwater Ecosystems, Community-based Risk Screening Tool Adaptation and Livelihoods (CRiSTAL) and Dynamic Interactive Vulnerability Analysis (DIVA).
A rapid vulnerability assessment of coastal habitats and selected species to climate risks in Chanthaburi and Trat (Thailand), Koh Kong and Kampot (Cambodia), and Kien Giang, Ben Tre, Soc Trang and Can Gio (Vietnam)
    Bezuijen, M. R. | Morgan, Charlotte | Mather, Robert

This report presents a rapid assessment of the vulnerability to climate change of coastal habitats and selected species in the eight focal areas of the IUCN project ‘Building coastal resilience in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand’: Koh Kong and Kampot (Cambodia), Chanthaburi and Trat (Thailand), and Ben Tre, Can Gio, Kien Giang and Soc Trang (Vietnam). The aims of this assessment were to identify coastal habitats of highest priority for adaptation planning in the project area, and management issues for some selected species of birds, mammals and reptiles, as well as to assess the sensitivity and adaptive capacity of key fisheries and aquaculture species in light of their expected exposure to climate change risks.
Groupers of the world : a field and market guide
    Craig, Matthew T. | Sadovy de Mitcheson, Yvonne | Heemstra, Phillip C.

Groupers of the World is a guide to all the more than 160 recognised species of these mostly large, colourful, tropical reef fishes, also known as rockcod. The publication has up-to-date biological, ecological and population information for each species, including an assessment of conservation status.
Elephant meat trade in Central Africa : Republic of Congo case study
    Stiles, Daniel | Latour, Stéphanie

The IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group AfESG) has been charged by MIKE with implementing a project to investigate the linkages between the elephant meat trade and larger social and economic dynamics at play, including, but not limited to, ivory trade, logging (legal and illegal), mining, infrastructure development, global economic trends, law enforcement at the national and international level, and community forest governance. This report presents the results of a pilot project carried out in ROC to assess the importance of elephant bushmeat as a causative factor in the illegal killing of elephants.
Elephant meat trade in Central Africa : Democratic Republic of Congo case study
    Stiles, Daniel

The objective of the study is to enhance knowledge of contemporary elephant bushmeat market dynamics, patterns and trends in north-eastern DRC and determine the impact of elephant meat trade on the Okapi Faunal Reserve (OFR) population.
Elephant meat trade in Central Africa : Central African Republic case study
    Stiles, Daniel | Neale, Ezra

This pilot study was instigated by the Monitoring of Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) programme of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and is being implemented by the IUCN African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG). It seeks to explore the many causes and motivations driving the illegal killing of elephants, particularly the trade and commerce of elephant meat and ivory. This pilot study aims to lay the groundwork for a long-term study that will explore the meat and ivory trade around the Dzanga Sangha Complex (DSC) in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Elephant meat trade in Central Africa : Cameroon case study
    Stiles, Daniel | Randolph, Shannon

The pilot study presented in this report is part of an International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) project initiated by the Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) programme of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The project aims to improve understanding of the impact of elephant meat trade on elephant populations in Central Africa. This Cameroon case study elaborates on bushmeat research already undertaken in the south-eastern Cameroon region by a number of individuals and institutions, but will focus on the African elephant. No studies have ever been carried out that concentrate specifically on elephant bushmeat, and most general bushmeat studies either do not include elephant meat, or treat it differently from other bushmeats because of the atypical aspects associated with elephant hunting and product trade; thus this study hopes to be of particular value to elephant conservation.
Le commerce de la viande d'éléphant en Afrique Centrale : rapport de synthèse
    Stiles, Daniel

L'objectif global de l'étude est d'améliorer les connaissances de la dynamique actuelle et les tendances du marché de la viande d'éléphant dans les pays d'Afrique centrale en procédant à une étude de l'impact du commerce de la viande d'éléphant. Les résultats visent à créer une série de variables de données de référence qu'on pourra ensuite suivre afin d'évaluer les tendances du commerce de la viande et de l'ivoire au niveau du site.
Elephant meat trade in Central Africa : summary report
    Stiles, Daniel

The overall objective of the study is to enhance knowledge of contemporary elephant meat market dynamics, patterns and trends in Central African countries by undertaking an elephant meat trade impact study. The results aim to establish a baseline data set of variables that can subsequently be monitored to assess trends in meat and ivory trade at the site level.
Andros iguana : conservation action plan, 2005-2011
    Knapp, Charles | Pagni, Lee

The endangered Andros iguana, Cyclura cychlura cychlura, is the largest native terrestrial vertebrate, and the only iguana (of 3 species) in the Bahamas that is not confined presently to small cays. The Andros iguana is unique to Andros Island and despite the recent formation of a national park on North Andros Island in 2002, the population is declining. This document presents a comprehensive plan for conservation measures considered essential to the long-term survival of this flagship species in the wild. It combines the knowledge and expertise of highly qualified experts from government and non-government organizations within The Bahamas with the collective conservation experience and scientific expertise of the IUCN/SSC Iguana Specialist Group.
Projet de principes et lignes directrices intégrant des approches d'adaptations écosystémiques à des projets et à la conception de politiques : a discussion : note de synthèse
    Andrade Pérez, Angela | Córdoba Muñoz, Rocío | Dave, Radhika | Girot, Pascal | Herrera Fernández, Bernal | Munrol, Robert | Oglethorpe, J. (Judy) | Paaby, Pía | Pramova, Emilia | Vergara, Walter | Watson, James

Ce document propose une série de projets de principes et de directives pour jeter les bases d’une planification de l’EbA. Ils sont destinés à un usage de planification d’adaptation nationale, par des institutions financières, et dans le cadre de projets de recherche.
Principios y lineamientos para la integración del enfoque basado en ecosistemas en el diseño de proyectos y políticas de adaptación : un documento para discusión : síntesis para decisores
    Andrade Pérez, Angela | Córdoba Muñoz, Rocío | Dave, Radhika | Girot, Pascal | Herrera Fernández, Bernal | Munrol, Robert | Oglethorpe, J. (Judy) | Paaby, Pía | Pramova, Emilia | Vergara, Walter | Watson, James

Este documento propone un conjunto de principios y lineamientos que actúen como el fundamento para la planeación de la AbE. La intención es que éstos sean usados durante la planeación nacional de adaptación por parte de instituciones financieras y durante el diseño de proyectos e investigación.
Draft principles and guidelines for integrating ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation in project and policy design : a discussion document
    Andrade Pérez, Angela | Córdoba Muñoz, Rocío | Dave, Radhika | Girot, Pascal | Herrera Fernández, Bernal | Munrol, Robert | Oglethorpe, J. (Judy) | Paaby, Pía | Pramova, Emilia | Vergara, Walter | Watson, James

This paper is a summary of a longer and fully referenced document by the same authors. These draft guidelines were developed by this group at a workshop and meeting held in Costa Rica in June 2011 to initiate a more formal and iterative process for Ecosystem Based Adaptation Guidelines which can be discussed at various international and regional events. Clearly there is a need to do further work to develop ‘step by step’ guidance that can direct readers to appropriate sources of information and recommended tools.
Draft principles and guidelines for integrating ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation in project and policy design : a discussion document
    Andrade Pérez, Angela | Córdoba Muñoz, Rocío | Dave, Radhika | Girot, Pascal | Herrera Fernández, Bernal | Munrol, Robert | Oglethorpe, J. (Judy) | Paaby, Pía | Pramova, Emilia | Watson, James | Vergara, Walter

This document proposes a series of draft principles and guidelines that were produced at a workshop with participation of its authors in June 2011, with the aim to serve as a foundation for planning ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation. The principles are intended to be used by decision makers in national policy in national, territorial and sector planning initiatives, in financial planning, and in project and research design. Hence, the draft set of guidelines is meant to support best-practices for the design and implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation.
Explorer l'évaluation des écosystèmes comme un outil d'avancement vers un impact positif net sur la biodiversité dans le secteur minier
    Anstee, Stuart | Bishop, Joshua | Olsen, Nathalie

Cette étude examine les coûts de conservation et la valeur des avantages liés à la biodiversité pour la zone couverte par le projet QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) et ses alentours, mettant particulièrement l'accent sur le complexe forestier de Tsitongambarika (TGK). L'objectif consiste à déterminer et à quantifier la valeur des modifications des services des écosystèmes issues d'interventions particulières privilégiant des modalités de conservation de la forêt, différentes des méthodes courantes, à savoir poursuite de la déforestation et dégradation des écosystèmes. Le term biodiversité est entendu au sens large : il comprend la diversité génétique, des espèces ed des écosystèmes. Bien que portant essentiellement sur la biodiversité forestière, cette analyse incorpore aussi des avantages économiques liés au piégeage du carbone dans la biomasse et au maintien des fonctions hydrologiques des bassins versants boisés.
Explorando la valoración de los ecosistemas para avanzar hacia un impacto neto positivo sobre la biodiversidad en el sector minero
    Anstee, Stuart | Bishop, Joshua | Olsen, Nathalie

Este estudio analiza los costos de la conservación y el valor de los beneficios asociados con la biodiversidad en y alrededor del área del proyecto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), con especial atención al bosque Tsitongambarika (TGK). El objetivo es cuantificar y valorar los cambios en los servicios ambientales resultantes de las intervenciones que se apartan de lo acostumbrado en TGK, es decir, la deforestación y degradación ambiental, a favor de alguna forma de conservación forestal. En la interpretación amplia del término biodiversidad se incluye la diversidad genética, de especies y ambiental. Si bien la atención se centra en la biodiversidad forestal, este análisis incluye los beneficios económicos asociados con la secuestración de carbono en la biomasa, así como las funciones hidrológicas de las cuencas hidrográficas boscosas.
Exploring ecosystem valuation to move towards net positive impact on biodiversity in the mining sector
    Anstee, Stuart | Bishop, Joshua | Olsen, Nathalie

This study examines the costs of conservation and the value of benefits associated with biodiversity around the QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) project area, with a focus on the Tsitongambarika (TGK) forest complex. The aim is to quantify and value changes in ecosystem services resulting from interventions that deviate from 'business as usual' in TGK, i.e. projected continued deforestation and ecosystem degradation, in favour of some form of forest conservation. While the focus is on forest biodiversity, this analysis includes the economic benefits associated with carbon sequestration in biomass as well as the hydrological functions of forested watersheds.
Virtuous circles : values, systems, sustainability
    Jones, Andy | Jiggins, Janice | Pimbert, Michel

There are two principles here, both reflecting the natural world. The first is that natural systems are based on cycles, for example water, nitrogen and carbon. Secondly, there is very little waste in natural systems. The ‘waste’ from one species is food for another, or is converted into a useful form by natural processes and cycles.This book shows how these principles can be used to create systems and settlements that provide food, energy and water without consuming large quantities of fossil fuels and other finite resources. In the process, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution are minimised whilst human well being, food and livelihood security, and democratic control are enhanced. This book paints a picture of an alternative future: sustainable and fair systems for the provision of food, energy, fibre and textiles, housing and water that are environmentally benign and involve positive interventions in natural cycles. While their environmental impacts are negligible, non-existent or positive, their socio-economic benefits are multiple and significant.
Explanatory guide to the International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (Chinese version)
    Moore, Gerald | Tymowski, Witold

The entry into force of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture marks the commitment of the world community to a freestanding convention directed at addressing both global needs for food security and internationally agreed objectives regarding the concepts of 'access and benefit-sharing' found in the Convention on Biological Diversity. The sixth in a series of Guides to the implementation of particular international instruments and concepts, it seeks to promote greater understanding of the Treaty's text, including some of the scientific, technical and legal issues upon which it is founded, and possible implications.
Integrating economics into resource and environmental management : some recent experiences in the Pacific
    Lal, Padma Narsey | Holland, Paula

In 2009, IUCN-Oceania Regional Office in partnership with SOPAC and SPC established the Pacific Resource and Environmental Economics Network (PREEN). The PREEN was established in response to a need by the small but growing group of practitioners in the Pacific for a professional body to share information and access peer support to conduct natural resource and/or environmental economics in the region. For those few natural resource and environmental economists that do operate in the Pacific there are few opportunities to meet professionally to share ideas and/or forums through which they can support each other. The establishment of the PREEN is thus a significant development in the region to enable practicing economists to support each other in their work and share their experiences. Equally important is the opportunity for the PREEN to enable increased awareness in the appropriate use of resource and environmental economics in the Pacific and act as a collective set of expertise to help mainstream resource and environmental economics in resource and environmental management. With the hosting of the first PREEN workshop at IUCN-Oceania in 2009, it became apparent that the diversity of natural resource management issues being tackled using economics in the Pacific is wide. Contained in this document is a subset of papers presented at the Inaugural PREEN Workshop.
Partager l'eau et ses bénéfices : les leçons de six grands barrages en Afrique de l'Ouest
    Bazin, Frédéric | Koundouno, Jérôme | Skinner, Jamie

Ce document présente les expériences de six barrages construits en Afrique de l'Ouest entre la fin des années 1970 et la fin des années 1990 : Sélingué au Mali, Niandouba et Confluent au Sénégal, Moussodougou, Bagré et Kompienga au Burkina Faso. Des études rétrospectives ont été réalisées pour chacun d'eux et leurs conclusions ont été discutées lors d'ateliers nationaux multi-acteurs dans chacun des pays concernés. Elles permettent de mieux comprendre comment les barrages affectent les systèmes de vie des populations locales et quelles opportunités de développement ils leur apportent. Les leçons tirées des études doivent permettre de mieux répartir leurs bénéfices dans l'avenir, en particulier vers les populations affectées, tout en promouvant un développement local inclusif.
Sharing the water, sharing the benefits : lessons from six large dams in West Africa
    Bazin, Frédéric | Koundouno, Jérôme | Skinner, Jamie

This document examines the experiences of six dams built in West Africa between the late 1970s and late 1990s: the Niandouba and Confluent in Senegal, the Sélingué in Mali, and the Bagré, Kompienga and Moussodougou dams in Burkina Faso. Retrospective studies were conducted for each of these dams and their conclusions discussed in multi-stakeholder national workshops in each country. These enabled those involved to gain a better understanding of how the dams affected local people’s ways of life and the ensuing development opportunities. The lessons learned from these studies now need to contribute to ensuring improved benefit sharing in the future, particularly for those affected by the dams, while also promoting inclusive local development.
La vie sauvage dans un monde en mutation : la Liste rouge de l'UICN des espèces menacées™ : analyse de la liste 2008
    Hilton-Taylor, Craig | Stuart, S. N. | Vié, Jean-Christophe

Dans ce volume, vous trouverez les informations les plus récentes sur la distribution des espèces confrontées à un risque d’extinction élevé dans certains des écosystèmes les plus importants du monde, et sur les raisons de ce déclin. Cet ouvrage apporte de nouvelles informations sur les espèces marines et d’eau douce qui offrent des services importants, y compris l’apport de protéines à certaines des communautés les plus pauvres du monde. On sait désormais que ces espèces font face à des menaces extrêmes résultant de la surexploitation et de la perte de leur habitat. Les nouveaux bilans dressés ici nous aident aussi à mieux comprendre les réponses différentielles les plus probables et les schémas géographiques attendus lorsque les effets des changements climatiques auront commencé à toucher les espèces les plus sensibles. Ce travail de pointe va offrir des capacités prévisionnelles pour le développement de planifications et de politiques de grande portée, au moment où les effets des changements climatiques se font de plus en plus sentir partout dans le monde.
Blue carbon policy framework : based on the first workshop of the International Blue Carbon Policy Working Group
    Herr, Dorothée | Pidgeon, Emily | Laffoley, D.

Development and implementation of blue carbon-based activities now requires strategic policy and incentive mechanisms for coastal conservation, restoration and sustainable use, and and disincentives to drain or damage coastal systems. Currently no broad, strategic program exists to achieve this. To address this, a Blue Carbon Policy Framework has been developed, detailing a coordinated program of policy objectives and activities, needed for the integration of blue carbon into existing initiatives and to support the implementation of coastal management activities. The framework, described in this document, also sets forth a timeline and identifies the possible stakeholders to further develop the activities.
Field guide to seagrasses of the Red Sea
    El Shaffai, Amgad

The purpose of this publication is to provide naturalists, resource managers and scientists with a simple guide to identify all species of seagrasses in the Red Sea. Each species is described in detail using photographs of key and diagnostic features. Key features are those that distinguish a particular species from most other species, whereas diagnostic features belong only to that species. The guide begins with a description of habitats in the Red Sea that support seagrasses, followed by an introduction to the features of seagrasses used for identification. Each seagrass species is then described individually. These species are grouped into two families: Cymodoceaceae and Hydrocharitaceae. Within each family, species are listed alphabetically.
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