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Lignes directrices pour de meilleures pratiques en matière de réduction de l'impact de l'exploitation forestière commerciale sur les grands singes en Afrique centrale
    Morgan, David | Sanz, Crickette

Les chances de conserver ces grands singes en danger seront considérablement améliorées si les compagnies forestières sont prêtes à apporter quelques aménagements à leur politique de gestion des concessions forestières. Les présentes lignes directrices contiennent des recommandations précises pour réduire l'impact de l'exploitation forestière commerciale sur les grands singes sauvages, beaucoup de ces recommandations pouvant être appliquées dans un cadre d'exploitation durable, à impact réduit et avec peu, voire pas, de frais additionnels. Il y aura aussi des retombées positives pour les compagnies forestières qui mettront rapidement en oeuvre ces mesures car elles seront reconnues comme des producteurs de bois « amis des grands singes ».
Interactions entre l'aquaculture et l'environnement
   

Aquaculture currently faces a significant challenge: how to fulfill the expectation of alleviating the pressure that fishing fleets exercise on fish populations without leading to environmental problems. It is particularly expected to develop widely in the near future in the Mediterranean’s European, Southern and Eastern countries. In order to avoid potential environmental disruption issues, it is important that the aquaculture industry be provided with clear and user friendly guidelines to ensure its sustainable development. The objective of these guidelines is to propose recommendations for responsible and sustainable aquaculture, giving support to decision makers, aquaculture producers and stakeholders in the Mediterranean region.
Beyond access : exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD
    Walloe, Morten | Young, Tomme

Fewer than 11% of CBD Parties have adopted substantive ABS law, and nearly all of these are developing countries, focusing almost entirely on the ‘access’ side of the equation. Most of the CBD’s specific ABS obligations, however, relate to the other side of the equation – benefit sharing. This book considers the full range of ABS obligations, and how existing tools in user countries’ national law can be used to achieve the CBD’s third objective. It examines the laws of those user countries which have either declared that their ABS obligations are satisfied by existing national law, or have begun legislative development; the requirements, weaknesses and gaps in achieving benefit-sharing objectives; and the ways in which new or existing legal tools can be applied to these requirements.
Addressing the problems of access : protecting sources, while giving users certainty
    Cabrera Medaglia, Jorge A. | López Silva, Christian

This book provides a systematic analysis of the requirements of access law, both the CBD requirements and the basic requirements of enforceable legislation. Often key legal issues that have a significant impact on enforceability of ABS agreements are not addressed in national legislation, therefore, this book addresses these issues with the aim to recognize and understand the nature of the legal impediments that must be addressed for the drafting of functional ABS legislation. Although the book is premised on the issues of access, it inevitably refers to corresponding issues of benefit sharing that are relevant for articulating the legal principles that inform a functional ABS system. Its conclusions look at particular legal concepts that, if accepted, could form the basis for functional ABS systems that respond to the identified concerns.
Best practice guidelines for the establishment of a coastal greenbelt
   

The objective of these guidelines is to evolve a systematically designed common approach for rehabilitation of a vegetation buffer stable enough to absorb the devastating energy of natural disasters. These Guidelines provide implementers with a quick reference to the procedures. For a more thorough and technical overview of the methodology it is necessary to refer to the technical guidelines below.
IUCN Viet Nam strategic framework 2007-2010 : finding the balance in a changing world
   

Viet Nam is a very beautiful country made up of mountains, forests, lush river deltas and wide expanses of coasts and beaches. But with one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Viet Nam is undergoing major changes. Viet Nam of the future will be very different from that of today, not only because of its rapid economic growth, but also due to the high vulnerability of its river deltas and coastlines to climate change. This Strategy has been prepared in response to these challenges.
Technical guidelines for the establishment of a coastal greenbelt
   

The need to establish a coastal green belt following the post-tsunami scenario has led to unregulated rehabilitation work. The objective of these technical guidelines is to evolve a systematically designed common approach for rehabilitation of a vegetation buffer stable enough to absorb the devastating energy of natural disasters. This publication provides the methodology for prospective implementers with a sequentially set-out process of rehabilitation of the greenbelt, including information on procedures, choices of plant species, costing and legal issues.
Best practice guidelines on restoration of homegardens in tsunami affected areas
Al Hima : a way of life
    Kilani, Hala | Serhal, Assaad | Llewellyn, Othman Abd-ar-Rahman

The Hima is a traditional system of resource tenure that has been practised for more than 1400 years in the Arabian Peninsula. It is the most widespread and longstanding indigenous/traditional conservation institution in the Middle East, and perhaps on Earth! The Arabic word “hima” literally means “a protected area”. In pre-Islamic times, access to this place was declared forbidden by the individual or group who owned it. Later its meaning evolved to signify a rangeland reserve, a piece of land set aside seasonally to allow regeneration. This publication introduces readers to the concept of this traditional system and brings insights to the revived use of this indigenous institution.
Utilización de las categorias de gestion de áreas protegidas de UICN en la región mediterránea = Use of the IUCN protected areas management categories in the Mediterranean region = Utilisation des catégories de gestion des aires protégées de l'UICN
   

In the Mediterranean region alone, there are more than 4400 protected areas, of which 67% have been assigned an IUCN category. This publication analyses the use and interpretation of the different protected areas categories in the Mediterranean, gathers the ideas and proposals of agencies and other key stakeholders in the Mediterranean region, and includes the results of the IUCN International Summit in Almeria. It aims to serve as a stimulus to assess the options for improvement of legislation where needed, and for the categorization of new areas and its application to the already existing ones.
Azsarenau Sochiyay Inkar Kijyay Kum Kijyay
   

Azsarenau Sochiyay Inkar Kijyay Kum Kijyay is a significant publication for ESD in Urdu language due its concentration on the philosophical dimensions of sustainable development and critical analysis of the current unsustainable practices in the world on the one hand. On the other hand it translates this high order thinking into practical ideas for training programmes of teachers and trainers and also its implementation in the classroom settings.
Fluxo : elementos essenciais de fluxos ambientais
    Bergkamp, Ger | Dyson, Megan | Scanlon, John

An environmental flow is the water regime provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses and where flows are regulated. Pioneering efforts in South Africa, Australia and the United States have shown that the process to establish them poses great challenges. Second in the series of the Water & Nature Initiative, this guide draws extensively on the experiences in these countries to offer hands-on advice and practical guidance on technical issues for this emerging issue on the water resource agenda.
A checklist for the vascular plants of Lao PDR
    Newman, Mark | Ketphanh, Sounthone | Svengsuksa, Bouakhaykhone | Thomas, Philip | Sengdala, Khamphone | Lamxay, Vichith | Armstrong, Kate

Over 40% of the primary forest in Lao PDR remains but this is under increasing pressure. Floristic diversity is poorly known and botanical work almost non-existent. This checklist is the outcome of a programme aimed at training some 30 Laotians participants in tropical taxonomy through field work and herbarium base work. One of the outputs of this project is this checklist which has more than 4800 species from 232 families. Of these, 3,688 are supported by at least one of the 9,500 specimens recorded in the National Species Database – records for the remaining species are based on reliable literature sources. The database is expected to be available on-line in the near future.
Amphibian conservation action plan : proceedings IUCN/SSC Amphibian Conservation Summit 2005
    Church, Don R. | Collins, James P. | Gascon, Claude | McKay, Jeanne E. | Mendelson III, Joseph R. | Moore, Robin D.

Amphibian populations are disappearing from habitats all around the world. The crisis caught us by surprise - and only now are we able to fully grasp the scope of the situation. Around a third of amphibian species are threatened with extinction - mass extinctions of this magnitude have not been seen since the time of the dinosaurs. The crisis shows us that the world has changed. Traditional threats to species and ecosystems - such as habitat loss and pollution - are being compounded by new threats such as climate change and emerging disease. This is not simply an amphibian problem, but a human welfare issue. We need to act quickly to save the amphibians and the ecosystems that support them and provide us with clean drinking water, clean air, and support the quality of life that many take for granted.
Regional action plan for the conservation of the Cross River Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli)
    Bergl, Richard | Dunn, Andrew | Fotso, Roger Corneille | Imong, Inaoyom | Nicholas, Aaron | Nkembi, Louis | Oates, J.F. | Omeni, Fidelis | Sunderland-Groves, Jacqueline L. | Takang, Ebai | Williamson, Elizabeth A.

The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is recognized by IUCN as Critically Endangered, and is the most threatened taxon of ape in Africa. Work during the last two decades has revealed that fewer than 300 Cross River gorillas may remain, spread across an area of about 12,000 km2. The outlook for these apes is far from hopeless, but a concerted and sustained effort will be required if their long-term survival is to be assured. Implementation of the recommendations in this plan would significantly increase the survival prospects for this species.
Handbook of European freshwater fishes
    Freyhof, Jörg | Kottelat, Maurice

This reference work covering 546 native and 33 introduced species is a very important contribution on the biodiversity of freshwater fish species in Europe. Much of the information presented is drawn from original research conducted over 8 years in 24 European countries. This document includes: key to genera and species; diagnoses for all species; methods for identification; habitat, biology and ecology; native, extirpated and introduced distribution; conservation status, validated through IUCN procedures; up-to-date taxonomy and nomenclature, with modern methods and concepts; and more than 870 bibliographic references.
Best practice guidelines for the re-introduction of great apes
    Beck, Benjamin B. | Rodrigues, Michelle | Stoinski, Tara | Travis, Dominic A. | Unwin, Steve | Walkup, Kristina

Re-introduction is one tool for conserving great apes and their natural habitats. These guidelines adapt other IUCN documents to pertain specifically to the re-introduction of great apes.
Land use law for sustainable development
    Chalifour, Nathalie J. | Kameri-Mbote, Patricia | Lye, Lin Heng | Nolon, John R.

This volume, the proceedings of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law 2004 Nairobi Colloquium, surveys global experience in implementing land use policies along the sustainable development continuum. Some chapters discuss the challenges of implementing sustainable land use policies in different regions, revealing problems common to all jurisdictions and highlighting other more unique obstacles to sustainability. Other contributions address new approaches to sustainable land use, such as reforms to property rights regimes and environmental law. Comparative approaches enrich the analysis.
Trabajando para la conservación : informe de 2006 sobre el programa
Travailler pour la conservation : rapport de programme 2006
100 espèces exotiques envahissantes parmi les plus néfastes au monde : une sélection de la Global Invasive Species Database
Best practice guidelines for reducing the impact of commercial logging on great apes in Western Equatorial Africa
    Morgan, David | Sanz, Crickette

The conservation outlook of these endangered apes will improve significantly if forestry companies are prepared to make a few changes to management policies in logging concessions. These guidelines outline specific recommendations for reducing the impact of commercial logging on wild apes, many of which can be implemented within the framework of sustainable, reduced-impact logging at little or no additional cost. Advantages will also accrue for logging companies which rapidly implement these measures, allowing them to be recognized as 'ape-friendly' timber producers.
Biodiversity, the next challenge for financial institutions ? A scoping study to assess exposure of financial institutions to biodiversity business risks and identifying options for business opportunities
    Mulder, Ivo

While the business case for climate change is now widely recognized, the business case for biodiversity has only to a limited extent been addressed. However, "biodiversity" or the ecosystem services that are supporting our way of living, bear characteristics of becoming the next challenge for financial institutions. This report provides a detailed analysis of the business case for financial institutions from a risk perspective. It focuses notably on what the specific implications are for the commercial banking sector, asset managers and investors, and (re)insurance firms in terms of exposure to biodiversity business risks. A general procedure provides an overview of available tools and best-management-practices to enable financial institutions to mitigate any adverse impacts proactively. The report also identifies a number of biodiversity business opportunities that can be captured by financial institutions that make sense both from a financial as well as a conservation perspective. A number of recommendations are presented to both the financial sector, as well as to other stakeholders, such as NGOs, governments and multilateral institutions on how to further build and communicate the business case for biodiversity to the financial community.
Mujeres indígenas, territorialidad y biodiversidad en el contexto Latinoamericano
    Donato, Luz Marina | Escobar, Elsa Matilda | Escobar, Pía | Pazmiño, Aracely | Ulloa, Astrid

Este texto reúne las ponencias del Segundo Seminario Internacional Mujeres indígenas, territorialidad y biodiversidad. Uno de los ejes para el desarrollo de estos seminarios ha sido partir del supuesto de que en todas las culturas, las mujeres y los hombres establecen relaciones muy distintas, no sólo con el resto de la sociedad, sino también con sus territorios y recursos, o con su biodiversidad. Se articula en torno a cinco ejes temáticos: participación política y ambiental, reconfiguraciones territoriales, conocimientos tradicionales y biodiversidad, alternativas desde lo local y, políticas globales y sus efectos locales. Estos temas se desarrollan a lo largo de 28 textos, desde la perspectiva indígena y no indígena, los cuales presentan las voces, demandas, situaciones y propuestas de las mujeres de 19 pueblos indígenas, habitantes de 11 países latinoamericanos.
Interactions between aquaculture and the environment
   

Aquaculture currently faces a significant challenge: how to fulfill the expectation of alleviating the pressure that fishing fleets exercise on fish populations without leading to environmental problems. It is particularly expected to develop widely in the near future in the Mediterranean's European, Southern and Eastern countries. In order to avoid potential environmental disruption issues, it is important that the aquaculture industry be provided with clear and user friendly guidelines to ensure its sustainable development. The objective of these guidelines is to propose recommendations for responsible and sustainable aquaculture, giving support to decision makers, aquaculture producers and stakeholders in the Mediterranean region.
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