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Investing in REDD-plus : consensus recommendations on frameworks for the financing and implementation of REDD-plus : initiative summary
   

This report presents the outcome of four dialogues on frameworks for the financing and implementation of REDD-plus, which were organized by The Forests Dialogue (TFD) between April and August 2009. This publication is not a research study but reflects the perceptions, opinions and recommendations expressed by the participants of these dialogues. It should be seen in the context of the time frame in which the dialogues were held—when international negotiations on REDD-plus were gearing up ahead of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen in December 2009. In many cases participants expressed their views in language that reflected ongoing discussions and deliberations on REDD-plus in the international negotiations.
Ocean acidification : questions answered (Chinese version)
    Laffoley, D. | Baxter, J. M.

This guide answers key questions about ocean acidification and discusses the degree of certainty of the international scientific community about what is already happening to the ocean, what the future may hold for the ocean in a high carbon dioxide (CO2) world, and the possible consequences of ocean acidification. The guide provides the latest science on the speed and scale of impact that CO2 emissions will have on the ocean and on humanity.
Ocean acidification : questions answered (Arabic version)
    Laffoley, D. | Baxter, J. M.

This guide answers key questions about ocean acidification and discusses the degree of certainty of the international scientific community about what is already happening to the ocean, what the future may hold for the ocean in a high carbon dioxide (CO2) world, and the possible consequences of ocean acidification. The guide provides the latest science on the speed and scale of impact that CO2 emissions will have on the ocean and on humanity.
Acidificación oceánica : preguntas y respuestas
    Laffoley, D. | Baxter, J. M.

This guide answers key questions about ocean acidification and discusses the degree of certainty of the international scientific community about what is already happening to the ocean, what the future may hold for the ocean in a high carbon dioxide (CO2) world, and the possible consequences of ocean acidification. The guide provides the latest science on the speed and scale of impact that CO2 emissions will have on the ocean and on humanity.
Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development
   

The Draft Covenant is a blueprint for an international framework (or umbrella) agreement consolidating and developing existing legal principles related to environment and development. Since the publication of the second edition in 2000, there have been important developments in the field of international environmental law. This revised edition takes account of these changes, following a review of important new treaties and soft law documents, including the Johannesburg Declaration and Plan of Implementation. This publication serves as an authoritative reference and checklist for legislators, civil servants and other stakeholders worldwide when drafting new, or updating, existing policies and law.
The first Asian plant conservation report : a review of progress in implementing the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
    Keping, Ma

Compiled by botanists and conservationists in the region and beyond, the first Asian Plant Conservation Report examines recent conservation progress in Asia and offers suggestions on how to achieve plant conservation targets under the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) framework. The report was launched at the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan.
Atlas : biodiversity of the Francophonie : richness and vulnerabilities
   

This publication from IUCN and IOF is the first-ever comprehensive analysis of the state of biodiversity in 67 countries. Present on the five continents and across all oceans, the Francophonie network encompasses 29 million km2 of land and 25 million km2 of ocean. It hosts many emblematic species, such as polar bears, gorillas, okapis, lemurs, giant turtles and tortoises, European bisons and American wapitis. The Francophonie has a direct responsibility for almost one third of the world’s wetlands, coral reefs and lagoons, and for most tropical forests in Africa and large areas in Asia and South America.
Atlas : biodiversité de la Francophonie : richesses et vulnérabilités
   

Cette publication est la première grande étude sur l’état de la biodiversité dans 67 pays. Présent sur les 5 continents et tous les océans, le réseau de la Francophonie s’étend une surface terrestre de 29 millions de km2 et une surface marine de 25 millions de km2. Il abrite de nombreuses espèces emblématiques, comme les ours polaires, les gorilles, les okapis, les lémuriens, les tortues géantes d’eau douce et terrestres, les bisons européens et les wapitis américains. Enfin, la Francophonie a une responsabilité directe sur presque un tiers de toutes les zones humides, récifs coralliens et lagons du monde, sur la plupart des forêts tropicales d’Afrique et de grands territoires en Asie et en Amérique du Sud.
Invasive species, climate change and ecosystem-based adaptation : addressing multiple drivers of global change
Global ocean protection : present status and future possibilities
   

This publication provides a much needed and timely tool to assist in the collective effort to find new and better solutions to address the various threats to the marine biological diversity and productivity. It provides evidence-based recommendations on improving and accelerating actions on delivering ocean protection and management through marine protected areas and facilitates the sharing of experiences and lessons learned.
The Bahrain action plan for marine World Heritage : identifying priorities for marine World Heritage and enhancing the role of the World Heritage Convention in the IUCN WCPA Marine Global Plan of Action for MPAs in our Oceans and Seas
    Laffoley, D. | Langley, Josephine

The World Heritage Convention is a principal protection mechanism available to recognise and protect the very best marine sites around the globe. A key step to targeted application of the Convention has now been made by the creation of the Bahrain Action Plan for marine World Heritage. This publication sets out the background to the Action Plan, and identifies the steps needed in the next two years to achieve improved recognition and protection of Outstanding Universal Value in our oceans and seas.
The economics of ecosystems and biodiversity : mainstreaming the economics of nature : a synthesis of the approach, conclusions and recommendations of TEEB
    Bishop, Joshua | Brink, Patrick ten | Gundimeda, Haripriya | Kumar, Pushpam | Nesshöver, Carsten | Schröter-Schlaack, Christoph | Simmons, Ben | Sukhdev, Pavan | Wittmer, Heidi

The aim of this synthesis is to highlight and illustrate the approach adopted by TEEB: namely to show how economic concepts and tools can help equip society with the means to incorporate the values of nature into decision making at all levels.
Building resilience to climate change : ecosystem-based adaptation and lessons from the field
    Andrade Pérez, Angela | Cazzolla Gatti, Roberto | Herrera Fernández, Bernal

With climate change now a certainty, the question is now how much change there will be and what can be done about it. One of the answers is through adaptation. Many of the lessons that are being learned in adaptation are from success stories from the field. This publication contains eleven case studies covering different ecosystems and regions around the world. Its aim is to summarize some current applications of the Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) concept and its tools used around the world, and also draw lessons from experiences in conservation adaptation.
Valeur économique de la vallée du Sourou : une évaluation préliminaire
    Somda, Jacques | Zonon, Abdoulaye | Ouadba, Jean Marie | Huberman, David

Le but de cette étude est de sensibiliser les décideurs politiques et les acteurs de la conservation de la biodiversité sur les valeurs économiques de la vallée du Sourou en vue d'influencer les politiques d'aménagement et de conservation des écosystèmes naturels. Les objectifs spécifiques sont : (i) déterminer l'importance écologique et économique des écosystèmes de la vallée du Sourou (ii) évaluer la valeur économique des biens et services environnementaux associés au fleuve Sourou.
La diversité bio-culturelle conservée par les peuples autochtones et les communautés locales : exemples et analyses
    Borrini, Grazia

Les Territoires Autochtones de Conservation et les Aires du Patrimoine Autochtone et Communautaire — en bref, les APAC — font l'objet d'une Note d'information de l'UICN/CEESP présentée à la réunion SBSTTA de la CBD en mai 2010. Ce document plus complet expose les exemples et analyses à l'origine des recommandations contenues dans ladite Note d'information. Ce document peut être lu conjointement à la Note, mais aussi indépendamment, car les principaux concepts y sont redéfinis. Bien que leur existence soit aussi ancienne et répandue que la civilisation humaine, les APAC n'ont que récemment émergées en tant que phénomène majeur dans les milieux officiels de la conservation. Les politiques et programmes internationaux, notamment ceux de l'UICN — Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature — et de la CDB, encouragent aujourd'hui tous les pays à reconnaître et apporter leur soutien aux APAC, véritables exemples d'une gestion efficace de la diversité bio-culturelle. Il est cependant évident que cette reconnaissance et ce soutien doivent être élaborés avec soin et ne peuvent s'improviser. La Note d'information et ce document de ressources complémentaires proposent des conseils qui s'appuient sur diverses expériences et leçons apprises et s'adressent aux gouvernements, aux organisations de la société civile et aux peuples autochtones et communautés locales désireux de s’engager pour les APAC par la collaboration, l'apprentissage et le soutien mutuel, l'apprentissage et le soutien mutuel sur les APAC.
Diversidad biocultural conservada por pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales : ejemplos y análisis
    Borrini, Grazia

Los territorios indígenas de conservación y las áreas conservadas por pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales — ICCA para abreviar — son el tema de una Nota Informativa de la UICN/CEESP presentada en el CDB SBSTTA en mayo de 2010. El presente documento, más largo, ofrece algunos ejemplos y análisis que sustentan la asesoría sobre políticas contenida en esa Nota Informativa. Dado que los conceptos principales de la Nota Informativa se explican nuevamente, este documento puede ser leído junto o de manera independiente a la Nota. Pese a que su existencia es tan antigua y extendida como la misma civilización humana, solo recientemente las ICCA se han revelado como un fenómeno importante en los círculos conservacionistas formales. Las políticas y los programas internacionales, particularmente los de la Unión Internacional para la conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) y del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (CDB), animan hoy a todos los países a que reconozcan y apoyen las ICCA como ejemplos de gobernanza efectiva de la diversidad biocultural. Es claro, sin embargo, que tales reconocimiento y apoyo deben ser realizados cuidadosamente y no se pueden improvisar. La Nota Informativa no. 10 de UICN/CEEP y los recursos complementarios del presente documento ofrecen consejos dirigidos a gobiernos, organizaciones de la sociedad civil, pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales comprometarget_idos con la colaboración, el apoyo y el aprendizaje conjunto acerca de las ICCA.
Bio-cultural diversity conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities : examples and analysis
    Borrini, Grazia

Indigenous conservation territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities — ICCAs for short — are the subject of an IUCN/CEESP Briefing Note launched at CBD SBSTTA in May 2010. This larger document provides the examples and analysis underlying the policy advice contained in that Briefing Note. The document can be read in conjunction with the Briefing Note or as a stand-alone, as main concepts are described again here. Although their existence is as old and widespread as human civilisation itself, ICCAs have emerged only recently as a major phenomenon in formal conservation circles. International policies and programmes, notably those of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), encourage today all countries to recognise and support ICCAs as examples of effective governance of bio-cultural diversity. It is clear, however, that such recognition and support need to be carefully tailored, and cannot be improvised. IUCN/CEESP's Briefing Note no.10 and this document of complementary resources offer advice about that, addressing governments, civil society organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities engaged in collaboration, support and joint learning about ICCAs.
Fortalecer lo que funciona : reconocimiento y apoyo a pueblos indígenas y comunidades locales en sus logros de conservación
    Borrini, Grazia

Se espera que la presente Nota Informativa los oriente de manera sensible y respetuosa teniendo en cuento los muchos temas involucrados. Contiene hechos fundamentales acerca de las ICCA, sintetiza lecciones aprendidas, y ofrece recomendaciones para los gobiernos qui implementan el Programa de Trabajo sobre Áreas Protegidas del CDB (PoWPA). La Nota ofrece también consejos sintéticos sobre qué hacer y qué no hacer dirigidos a los gobiernos y la sociedad civil qui están comprometarget_idos en mantener los immensos beneficios de las ICCA en términos de conservación y sustento a los medios de vida.
Renforcer ce qui fonctionne : reconnaître et soutenir les peuples autochtones et les communautés locales dans leurs exploits de conservation
    Borrini, Grazia

Cette note d'information a pour objet d'aider les pays à reconnaître et à soutenir les territoires et les aires du patrimoine conservés par les peuples autochtones et les communautés locales (APAC), en restant sensibles et respectueux des nombreuses questions en cause. Elle contient des éléments de base sur les APAC ainsi qu'un condensé de leçons apprises, et des recommandations pour les gouvernements qui mettent en oeuvre le Programme de travail de la CDB sur les Aires protégées (PoWPA).
Strengthening what works : recognising and supporting the conservation achievements of indigenous peoples and local communities
    Borrini, Grazia

This Briefing Note is intended to assist countries and policy-makers to recognise and support ICCAs (territories and areas conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities) in a manner that is sensitive to and respectful of the many issues involved. It contains the basic facts about ICCAs, condenses and presents the lessons learned and offers recommendations for governments implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Programme of Work on Protected Areas (PoWPA). This Briefing Note also provides concise Dos and Don'ts for governments and civil society committed to sustaining ICCAs' immense benefits for conservation and livelihoods.
Saiga Antelope trade: global trends with a focus on South-East Asia
    Meibom, Stephanie von | Vaisman, Alexey | Neo Liang, Song Horng | Ng, Julia | Xu, Hongfa

The aim of this project, which was commissioned by the CITES Secretariat, was to compile up-to-date information on current trade in Saiga products and derivatives, focusing on some key areas. These key areas included analysis of global trade in Saiga parts and derivatives, undertaking market research in Malaysia and Singapore, compiling information on the population status, levels of poaching and trade in Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and Uzbekistan, and providing information on the availability and management of stockpiles of Saiga parts in some important consumer States, such as China. More general information on the demand, availability and recent trade trends in Saiga horns in China has been recently compiled by the Wildlife Conservation Society on behalf of the CITES Secretariat. The information used in this report was compiled from literature references and interviews with Saiga Antelope experts and government officials, market surveys in Malaysia and Singapore, and an analysis of global trade figures for Saiga parts and derivatives, as recorded in the CITES trade database.
Trade in Anguilla species, with a focus on recent trade in European Eel A. anguilla
    Crook, Vicki

The European Eel Anguilla anguilla is a commercially important species that is threatened with extinction. International trade has been identified as a principal factor in this species's decline. This report aims to provide up to date information on trade in A. anguilla that is essential for conservation and management purposes.
Sharing the reform process : learning from the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA)
    Das, Binayak | Sonn Chan, Ek | Visoth, Chea | Pangare, Ganesh | Simpson, Robin

With a large percentage of the world’s population moving to urban areas, clean, affordable and timely supply of drinking and domestic water to its residents has become a priority. In most cities of the world, the primary responsibility of supplying drinking and domestic water lies with public utilities that often suffer from a series of ailments like poor cost recovery, poor and intermittent supply, and deficit budgets. In recent times significant efforts have been made to reform water utilities. This publication shares the reform process undertaken in Phnom Penh that has catapulted a war-torn dilapidated water utility into an efficient and profit making utility.
Sacred natural sites : conserving nature and culture
    McNeely, Jeffrey A. | Oviedo, Gonzalo | Verschuuren, Bas | Wild, Robert

The book illustrates that sacred natural sites, although often under threat, exist within and outside formally recognised protected areas, heritage sites. Sacred natural sites may well be some of the last strongholds for building resilient networks of connected landscapes. They also form important nodes for maintaining a dynamic socio-cultural fabric in the face of global change. The diverse authors bridge the gap between approaches to the conservation of cultural and biological diversity by taking into account cultural and spiritual values together with the socio-economic interests of the custodian communities and other relevant stakeholders.
On the move : Business and Biodiversity Programme annual report 2009
    Alvarez, Juan Marco | Athanas, Andrea | Borges, Maria Ana | Carbone, Giulia | Hosack, Dennis | Koning, Saskia de | McCormick, Nadine | Stucki, Virpi

The report reflects the progress made by BBP last year. The stories selected are a balanced representation of BBP's work in 2009 to deliver the IUCN programme for 2009-2012. Intrinsically linked to biodiversity are four of humankind's greatest challenges and the four focus areas of the IUCN programme: climate change, energy, livelihoods and economics. The performance assessment at the end of the report shows progress against the planned annual results.
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