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Exploring the future of vegetable oils
    Meijaard, Erik | Virah-Sawmy, M. | Newing, H.S. | Ingram, V. | Holle, M.J.M. | Pasmans, T. | Omar, S. | van den Hombergh, H. | Unus, N. | Fosch, A. | Ferraz de Arruda, H. | Allen, J. | Tsagarakis, K. | Ogwu, M.C. | Diaz-Ismael, A. | Hance, J. | Moreno, Y. | O’Keeffe, S. | Slavin, J. | Slingerland, M. | Meijaard, E.M. | Macfarlane, Nicholas B.W. | Jimenez, R. | Wich, Serge A. | Sheil, Douglas

The report emphasises the importance of respecting the rights of and supporting smallholder and local oil production systems due to their positive socio-economic outcomes and contribution to food security. The report acknowledges that within each vegetable oil system, there are both good and bad actors and outcomes, and urges for a nuanced perspective. A systemic approach is recommended to effectively address various challenges. The intended audience of this report includes governments, traders, farmers associations, and processors, who all play a crucial role in the realisation of sustainable oil systems. 
International Union for Conservation of Nature : Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Regional Office annual report 2023
Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza : México, América Central y el Caribe Oficina Regional informe anual 2023
Applying the Barometer of restoration
    Imbach, Alejandro | Nello, Tony

The IUCN Restoration Barometer is a tool used by governments to monitor and record progress towards restoration goals in various terrestrial ecosystems, coasts, and inland waters. This document presents a synthesis of the results of the Restoration Barometer’s application in three countries: Guatemala (2011-2020), El Salvador (2014-2021), and Costa Rica (2011-2020). The goal is to examine and summarize the results obtained according to each country’s situation and highlight common patterns and trends in terms of policies, planning, monitoring, financing, and restoration impacts.
Aplicando el Barómetro de la restauración
    Imbach, Alejandro | Nello, Tony

El Barómetro de la Restauración de la UICN es una herramienta utilizada por gobiernos para monitorear y registrar el avance en sus objetivos de restauración en diversos ecosistemas terrestres,  costas y aguas continentales. Este documento presenta una síntesis de los resultados de la aplicación del Barómetro de la Restauración en tres países: Guatemala (periodo 2011-2020), El Salvador (periodo 2014-2021) y Costa Rica (periodo 2011-2020). El objetivo es examinar y resumir los resultados obtenidos acorde con las situaciones de cada país y evidenciar patrones  comunes y tendencias en términos de políticas, planificación, seguimiento, financiamiento e impactos de la restauración.
A framework for monitoring biodiversity in protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures
    Dalton, Daniel | Berger, Vanessa | Kirchmeir, Hanns | Adams, Vanessa | Botha, Judith | Halloy, Stephan | Hart, Robbie | Švara, Vid | Torres Ribeiro, Katia | Chaudhary, Sunita | Jungmeier, Michael

Protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are important to stop the global decline in biodiversity. Systematic site-based monitoring of the state of biodiversity and conservation outcomes is necessary for evidence-based adaptive management in protected areas and OECMs. Biodiversity monitoring is also important to inform managers if they are meeting their conservation goals. The framework described in this publication will help managers and site planners to consider all relevant details to develop effective biodiversity monitoring programmes for improved management outcomes.
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management annual report 2023
State of West African marine protected areas 2022
   

The coastal zone of West Africa extends approx. 6,000 km, from Mauritania in the north, passing through the deeply indented coasts of the islands and estuaries, then the lagoon coasts and the coastal strips of the Gulf of Guinea, up to Nigeria. The small island state of the Cabo Verde Islands, volcanic and mountainous, completes this geography. These coastal areas are characterized by globally significant biodiversity. But the marine ecosystem and coastal communities face many challenges, namely illegal, unreported and/or unregulated fishing, pollution, uncontrolled coastal development, etc., which harm habitats and species. This report takes stock of the situation, while offering in-depth analyses as well as recommendations on the opportunities and challenges in terms of marine protected areas in the region.
État des aires marines protégées d’Afrique de l’Ouest 2022
   

La zone côtière de l’Afrique de l’Ouest s’étend sur environ 6 000 km, depuis la Mauritanie au nord, en passant par les côtes  rofondément découpées des îles et des estuaires, puis les côtes lagunaires et les cordons littoraux du Golfe de Guinée, jusqu’au Nigéria. Le petit État insulaire des îles du Cabo Verde, volcanique et  montagneux, complète cette géographie. Ces zones côtières sont caractérisées par une biodiversité d’importance mondiale. Mais l’écosystème marin et les communautés côtières sont confrontés à de nombreux défis : pêche illégale, non déclarée et/ou non réglementée, pollution, développement côtier incontrôlé, etc., qui portent atteinte aux habitats et aux espèces. Cette publication fait un état des lieux, tout en proposant des analyses approfondies ainsi que des recommandations sur les opportunités et défis en matière d’aires marines protégées dans la région.
Towards a regenerative blue economy
    le Gouvello, Raphaëla | Simard, François

Blue Economy has various definitions, depending on the interpretation and principles in question. There is no one widely accepted definition, nor is there a set of founding principles. This report  represents an important first step in mapping the evolution of Blue Economy concepts, proposing a definition and founding principles for all Blue Economy-related work, through the prism of conservation and sustainable development, in all regions across the globe.
Vers une économie bleue régénérative
    le Gouvello, Raphaëla | Simard, François

Il existe de nombreuses définitions de l’économie bleue selon les interprétations données à ce concept et les principes adoptés. Aucune définition ne fait consensus ; le même commentaire s’applique aux principes fondateurs. Ce rapport constitue une première étape importante en dressant une cartographie de l’évolution des concepts de l’économie bleue, proposant une définition des principes directeurs pour tout travail en lien avec l’économie bleue, selon le prisme de la conservation et du développement durable, dans toutes les  régions du monde
其他有效的区域保护措施（OECMs）场地级识别工具 : 第一版
    Jonas, Harry D. | MacKinnon, Kathy | Marnewick, Daniel | Wood, Pete

Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are sites outside protected areas that deliver effective and long-term in situ conservation of biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation may be the primary objective of the site, a secondary objective of a site that is managed for other purposes, or it may be an unintended consequence of the way the site is managed. OECMs may be governed and managed by governments, private entities or Indigenous peoples and local communities, or a combination of these. This tool guides an assessor through three steps to apply eight criteria which determine if a site qualifies as an OECM as set out under the Convention on Biological Diversity. For sites which do not currently meet all the criteria, the tool serves to highlight areas where further information or improvements in governance and management are required.
Biología sintética en relación con la conservación de la naturaleza
   

En 2021, los Miembros de la UICN adoptaron la Resolución 123 de la UICN, que pide el desarrollo de "una política de la UICN sobre biología sintética en relación con la conservación de la naturaleza". Este documento informativo se ha preparado para apoyar el proceso de desarrollo de dicha política y complementar el documento de orientación sobre el proceso inclusivo y participativo.
Biologie de synthèse en rapport avec la conservation de la nature
   

En 2021, les Membres de l’UICN ont adopté la Résolution 123 de l’UICN, demandant "l’élaboration d’une politique de l’UICN sur la biologie de synthèse en rapport avec la conservation de la nature". Ce document d’information a été préparé pour soutenir le processus d’élaboration de la politique et compléter le document d’orientation sur le processus inclusif et participatif.
Synthetic biology in relation to nature conservation
   

In 2021, IUCN Members adopted IUCN Resolution 123, mandating the "development of an IUCN policy on synthetic biology in relation to nature conservation". This briefing document has been prepared to support the policy development process and to complement the guidance on the inclusive and participatory process.
UICN Painel do Rio Doce
    Viana, Frederico Campos

O desastre de Fundão em 2015 foi um dos maiores desastres ambientais da história do Brasil. O rompimento da barragem próxima à cidade de Mariana liberou cerca de 39 milhões de m3 de rejeitos, que percorreram 670 km até chegar ao Oceano Atlântico. Nesse trajeto, os rejeitos resultaram em 19 óbitos, devastaram ecossistemas e interromperam modos de vida e meios de subsistência de milhares de pessoas. Em apoio às atividades de restauração, a UICN instituiu o Painel do Rio Doce, um Painel Independente de Assessoria Técnica e Científica (Independent Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel, ISTAP) com a missão de prestar  assessoramento especializado em diversas áreas. Composto por cientistas nacionais e internacionais de renome, o Painel atuou de 2017 a 2022. Este relatório descreve o trabalho do Painel e suas influências e impactos de longo prazo.
IUCN Rio Doce Panel
    Viana, Frederico Campos

The Fundão disaster in 2015 was one of the biggest environmental disasters in Brazil’s history. The collapse of the dam near the city of Mariana released around 39  million m3 of tailings, which travelled 670 km to reach the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, the tailings resulted in 19 deaths, devastated ecosystems and disrupted the  livelihoods of thousands of people. In support of restoration activities, IUCN established the Rio Doce Panel, an Independent Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel  (ISTAP) with the mission to provide expert advice in a range of areas. Composed of renowned national and international scientists, the Panel served from 2017 to 2022. This report describes the work of the Panel and its long-term influences and impacts.
International Union for Conservation of Nature : West Asia Regional Office annual report 2023
Руководство КВВ МСОП по конфликтам и сосуществованию человека и дикой природы : Первое издание
   

Поскольку конфликты между человеком и дикой природой становятся все более частыми, серьезными и широко распространенными во всем мире, их решение, как известно, является сложной задачей, и многие усилия, направленные на решение этих конфликтов, с трудом достигают прогресса. Данное Руководство является важной инструкцией для понимания и разрешения конфликтов между человеком и дикой природой. Цель Руководства - заложить основы и принципы передовой практики с ясными практическими рекомендациями по оптимальному решению конфликтов и обеспечению сосуществования с дикой природой. Они были разработаны для использования специалистами-практиками по охране природы, лидерами сообществ, лицами, принимающими решения, исследователями, правительственными чиновниками и другими лицами. Сосредоточенные на подходах и инструментах для анализа и принятия решений, они не ограничиваются каким-либо конкретным видом или регионом мира.
Diretrizes para o manejo de organismos vivos confiscados
   

O comércio ilegal de animais silvestres aumentou dramaticamente na última década; no entanto, os esforços de fiscalização destinados a mitigar essa ameaça também o fizeram. O sucesso na aplicação da lei frequentemente envolve a apreensão e o confisco de espécies selvagens de diversos taxa de plantas, animais e fungos. Essas apreensões podem incluir partes de espécimes não vivos na forma de artefatos, alimentos ou produtos medicinais, mas, em muitos casos, envolvem indivíduos vivos. Com confiscos cada vez mais frequentes e muitas vezes um grande número de indivíduos envolvidos, é importante seguir as melhores práticas na abordagem de manejo para maximizar o papel na conservação e o bem-estar individual dessas plantas e animais. Este documento tem como objetivo fornecer orientação sobre essas melhores práticas.
The world at night
    Welch, David | Dick, Robert | Treviño, Karen | Longcore, Travis | Rich, Catherine | Hearnshaw, John | Ruggles, Clive | Dalton, Adam | Barentine, John | Gyarmathy, István

Light pollution is the human-caused alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally. It threatens ecological and commemorative integrity, interferes with amateur and research astronomy, degrades the appreciation of mythologies and cultural practices related to the night sky, mars wilderness experience and landscape beauty, carries risks to human health and wastes energy. Counterintuitively, excess outdoor lighting reduces safety and security. In response to these many threats, not just to astronomy, the International Dark-Sky Association, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and Fundación Starlight have operated programmes to certify places that have effective protections against light pollution, impact monitoring, public education and lighting management strategies. There are also several other initiatives outside these three leading programmes that have awarded dark sky status to protected areas. The lessons learnt presented in this report are drawn from case studies of dark sky places certified by the IDA, RASC, Fundación Starlight and other organizations.
Enhancing Nature-Based Solutions in North Macedonia
    Popovski, Vasko | Sterijovski, Bogoljub

The main goal of this scoping study is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the national aspect of North Macedonia in regard of pilot activities to apply the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) concept for disaster risk reduction (DRR). The study refers to the available information from existing policies, programmes, and strategies (at the global, regional, national, and local levels). The analysed data are related to NbS for DRR, directly or indirectly.
Improving the sustainability of freshwater services
    Borges, Clarice | Almeida Souza, Barbara | Astudillo, Fabricio | Edwards, Stephen | McBreen, James

The IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ self-assessment tool is a recent framework for assessing the effectiveness of a potential NbS intervention against eight good practice principles, associated with 28 criteria. This report brings an overview of the NbS Global Standard assessment outcomes and process at the Minas-Rio operation, an iron ore mining facility site operated by Anglo American in Brazil. The objective of the assessment was to analyse the measures taken by Anglo American pertaining to the enhancement of water security, with specific emphasis on water quality and supply. This assessment aimed to gauge the alignment of those measures with the established criteria in the NbS Standard.
Medir la efectividad del derecho ambiental a través de indicadores jurídicos y análisis de calidad
   

Los esfuerzos para evaluar la efectividad del derecho ambiental mediante indicadores jurídicos son indispensables en un momento en que el  derecho ambiental, su implementación y cumplimiento efectivos son cruciales en la transformación global hacia una sociedad sostenible. El  derecho ambiental requiere herramientas que permitan a los gobiernos y a la sociedad en general medir con precisión e informar sobre la medida en que la ley se está aplicando de manera correcta y efectiva. Los indicadores jurídicos ambientales, con sus correspondientes pasos  metodológicos de cumplimiento, proporcionan esta precisión necesaria para medir la efectividad de la ley. Esta publicación reúne las ideas  jurídicas presentadas durante el segundo Congreso Mundial de Derecho Ambiental (Diciembre de 2021) y muestra el trabajo en curso sobre  indicadores jurídicos ambientales llevado a cabo por la CMDA y sus asociados.
Mesurer l’efficacité du droit de l’environnement à travers des indicateurs juridiques et des analyses de qualité
   

Les efforts visant à évaluer l’efficacité du droit de l’environnement au moyen d’indicateurs juridiques sont indispensables à un moment où le droit de l’environnement, sa mise en oeuvre et son application efficaces sont essentiels à la transformation mondiale vers une société durable. Le droit de l’environnement nécessite des outils qui permettent aux gouvernements et à la société en général de mesurer avec précision et d’informer sur la mesure dans laquelle le droit est correctement et efficacement appliqué. Les indicateurs juridiques environnementaux, avec leurs étapes méthodologiques de conformité correspondantes, fournissent la précision nécessaire pour mesurer l’efficacité de la Loi. Cette publication rassemble les idées juridiques présentées lors du 2e Congrès mondial du droit de l’environnement (décembre 2021) et met en valeur les travaux en cours sur les indicateurs juridiques environnementaux menés par la CMDE et ses partenaires. 
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