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Coral reef resilience assessment of the Nosy Hara Marine Protected Area, Northwest Madagascar
Blue carbon : the role of healthy oceans in binding carbon : a rapid response assessment
    Nellemann, C. (Christian) | Corcoran, Emily | Duarte, Carlos M. | Valdes, Luis | DeYoung, Cassandra | Fonseca, Luciano | Grimsditch, Gabriel D.

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". Although emissions reductions are currently at the centre of the climate change debate, the critical role that oceans and ocean ecosystems play has been vastly overlooked. The objective of this report is to highlight their essential function in maintaining our climate and to assist policy makers to mainstream an oceans agenda into national and international climate change initiatives.
Species and climate change : more than just the polar bear
What are global temperate grasslands worth ? A case for their protection. A review of current research on their total economic value
Ecosystem-based adaptation : a natural response to climate change
Legal frameworks for REDD : design and implementation at the national level
    Costenbader, John

This publication identifies and analyzes critical issues in the formulation and implementation of national and sub-national legal frameworks for REDD activities. It is based on substantive findings from four national case studies (Brazil, Cameroon, Guyana and Papua New Guinea) chosen for their varying geographies, forest cover and deforestation rates, and stages of REDD preparations. The study concludes that although legal clarity is an essential prerequisite for successful national REDD regimes, such clarity does not necessarily require that countries rewrite their existing legislative and regulatory frameworks.
The financial costs of REDD : Evidence from Brazil and Indonesia
    Bishop, Joshua | Olsen, Nathalie

This study reviews the financial costs of abating greenhouse gas emissions through Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD). It is written from the perspective of an institutional investor seeking cost-effective climate mitigation options. A review of empirical data from Brazil and Indonesia suggests that REDD may, in many areas, provide a cost-effective climate mitigation option, with estimated costs lying in a range of US$ 2-10 per ton of CO2e.
Aquaculture : sélection et gestion des sites
   

L’aquaculture fait face actuellement à un défi majeur: comment alléger la pression sur les stocks de poisson causée par la pêche commerciale tout répondant à une demande croissante pour les produits de la mer par des méthodes durables. L’intention de ce guide est de promouvoir le développement durable de l’aquaculture en Méditerranée et dans ce but il développe des lignes directrices pour de meilleures pratiques en matière de sélection et de gestion des sites.
Guide to biodiversity in the farmscapes of Lao PDR
Protected areas and development in Latin America : from Santa Marta 1997 to Bariloche 2007 and perspectives for a new decade
The wealth of nature : ecosystem services, biodiversity, and human well-being
    Ash, Neville | Boltz, Frederick | Brooks, Thomas M. | McNeely, Jeffrey A. | Mittermeier, Russell A.

What makes our planet's natural treasures worth saving, and why should we care?  With hundreds of stunning full-color photographs and more than twenty essays from some of the world's most respected scientists, this latest publication in the CEMEX Conservation Book Series aims to provide some of these answers. With scientific analyses, The Wealth of Nature offers a detailed explanation of the various ecosystem services that support and regulate all natural processes on Earth. It also provides cultural context for how these services are vital for our existence and why their futures - and ours - are at risk.  The Wealth of Nature maps out the state of our global resources and clarifies the choices that lay before us. It is within our grasp to adapt to the conditions we have created and to mitigate our impact on the future, but the window of opportunity is closing. Take a moment and come and see the award-winning nature photographers capture Earth's intricate web of life and the solutions we are working toward.
La conservación en una nueva era
    Mainka, Sue | McNeely, Jeffrey A. | Odio, Patricia

Conservation for a New Era outlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008. The landmark publication takes on the pressing issues of today and highlights the solutions to be found through investing in nature. The book is essential reading for governments, businesses and decision makers. It provides a snapshot of the current situation, split into 21 easy-to-read sections, as well as a roadmap for the future.
Conservation pour une ère nouvelle
    Huart, J. P. d’ | Huart, Jacqueline d' | Mainka, Sue | McNeely, Jeffrey A.

Conservation for a New Era outlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008. The landmark publication takes on the pressing issues of today and highlights the solutions to be found through investing in nature. The book is essential reading for governments, businesses and decision makers. It provides a snapshot of the current situation, split into 21 easy-to-read sections, as well as a roadmap for the future.
Trade and invasive species in the Caribbean : a universe of risk
    Waugh, John D.
The expansion of international trade and air travel has led to an increase in human-mediated biological invasion, enabling invasive species to travel faster and over longer distances than before. Invasive species undermine human health, security and economic development. This report represents the preliminary steps in the triage and identification of pathways of high risk in the Caribbean. Its objective is to suggest priority areas for international cooperation in the management of risk from invasive species introductions via trade-related pathways in the Caribbean.
Neighborhood watch : early detection and rapid response to biological invasion along US trade pathways
    Waugh, John D.
The growing pace of international commerce has created an increased risk of invasion by alien species, which often take root and thrive in their new environment, often at great costs for the local biota and economy. The risk of introduction of harmful organisms into the United States is increasing exponentially, with costs to the American economy measured in hundreds of billions of dollars. This report offers recommendations to improve biosecurity measures at US ports, as well as a possible funding mechanism based upon the polluter-pays principle.
Initiative de l'UICN pour les Caraïbes : programme 2009-2012
Iniciativa para el Caribe : programa para 2009-2012
IUCN Caribbean initiative : programme for 2009-2012
The ocean and climate change : tools and guidelines for action
    Galland, Grantly R. | Herr, Dorothée

The ocean continues to get only peripheral attention in climate change research and policy, despite its enormous importance in regulating global climate and its sensitivity to the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification. This report provides an overview of the interactions between the ocean and climate and describes the impacts of climate change on the marine ecosystems and the goods and services they provide human society. It outlines a set of recommendations for marine-related mitigation and adaptation policy and implementation actions.
The management of natural coastal carbon sinks
    Laffoley, D. | Grimsditch, Gabriel D.

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. This report provides essential evidence needed to motivate discussions and initiatives on how coastal ecosystems should be incorporated into international and national emission reduction strategies, national greenhouse gas inventories and carbon revenue schemes.
Strengthening voices for better choices : a capacity needs assessment process
    Stephen, Peter | Triraganon, Ronnakorn

The Strengthening Voices for Better Choices (SVBC) project is currently operating in six tropical forest countries (Brazil, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam). To allow key stakeholders to acquire the skills and knowledge that will allow them to participate more effectively in the development and implementation of new and improved forest governance arrangements, a capacity needs assessment (CNA) process for the six national components of SVBC was designed. This publication describes a staged approach to the assessment process, one that is detailed yet flexible enough to respond to a wide variety of needs in the different countries.
Gobernanza de aguas compartarget_idas : aspectos jurídicos e institucionales
    Aguilar Rojas, Grethel | Iza, Alejandro

Tras la primera edición de este libro en el 2006, fue necesario proyectar una segunda reimpresión debido a su alta demanda. En esta segunda ocasión se ha avanzado en el concepto de gobernanza de aguas compartarget_idas, y se exploran nuevas alternativas de cooperación interestatal e institucional que ofrece el derecho internacional para una buena gestión de las cuencas hidrográficas compartarget_idas. El objetivo de la publicación continua siendo el fortalecer las capacidades de los tomadores de decisiones en la materia, a través de la promoción de la cooperación entre los Estados que comparten cuerpos de agua; de forma tal que todos aquellos que se encuentren interesados en la materia podrán encontrar en este versión revisada de la publicación material jurídico relevante en la promoción de una gobernanza conjunta de los recursos hídricos. Finalmente como parte de la revisión del mismo, se actualizó el capítulo casuístico de la publicación, y se desarrolló una perspectiva más global, acorde con su punto de partarget_ida, el contexto internacional.
Economic costs of the 2009 floods in the Fiji sugar belt and policy implications
    Khatri, Neehal | Lal, Padma Narsey | Rita, Rashmi

The January 2009 floods in Fiji were reported as the worst in the history of the country since the 1931 floods. Many parts of the country were affected by a number of consecutive flood events that spread over several days. This study was undertaken to assess the economic costs of the recent floods on the sugar cane farmers, sugar cane production and household livelihoods, and cane access roads and farm drainage infrastructure. The study also aimed to identify policy options for minimizing flood-related disaster risk in the sugar belt of Fiji.
Small help, large gain
    Ekaratne, Kumudini | Mahindapala, Ranjith

The Community Conservation Support Fund (CCSF) in Sri Lanka supports innovative, community-based and natural resources management initiatives with the help of small grants. This booklet is an attempt to document achievements from several projects that were supported by grants from the CCFS, with emphasis on lessons that may influence future project work and also policies. These projects can provide valuable insight on how small sums of money can produce significant local level results that are replicable.
Korea's protected areas
    Shin, Wonwoo

This report summarises the findings of a detailed evaluation of the protected area system of South Korea, produced on behalf of IUCN, the Korean National Parks Service (KNPS), the Korean Ministry of Environment (MOE) and the Jeju Island Special Self Governing Province.
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