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Mainstreaming climate change in the Rio Doce watershed restoration
    May, Peter | Alonso, Luiza | Barbosa, Francisco | Brito, Maria Cecília | Laureano, Fernando | Maroun, Christianne | Sánchez, Luis Enrique | Kakabadse, Yolanda

Increased risk of climate change makes the communities in the Rio Doce more vulnerable to events, such as flooding, landslides and coastal erosion, indicating the need for policies and investments to build institutional and  societal resilience for climate change adaptation, particularly in regard to human and ecosystem health. This report outlines the threats related to climate change in the Rio Doce Basin and proposes recommendations to the Renova Foundation, policymakers and society to integrate climate into their restoration efforts.
União Internacional para a Conservação da Natureza : América do Sul Escritório Regional relatório anual 2019
A global register of competences for protected area practitioners (Burmese version)
    Appleton, Michael R.

As the global coverage of protected areas increases, it is becoming more important to ensure that today's managers have the necessary qualifications and skills to effectively manage protected areas. This publication defines all the possible skills, knowledge and personal qualities required by people working in protected areas around the world. It is an ideal reference and starting point for managers and human resource professionals to plan and manage staffing of protected areas, for educators to identify and meet capacity needs, and for individuals to assess and develop their own skills. 
Guidelines for conserving connectivity through ecological networks and corridors
    Hilty, Jodi | Worboys, Graeme L. | Keeley, Annika | Woodley, Stephen | Lausche, Barbara J. | Locke, Harvey | Carr, Mark | Pulsford, Ian | Pittock, Jamie | White, J. Wilson | Theobald, David M. | Levine, Jessica | Reuling, Melly | Watson, James E.M. | Ament, Rob | Tabor, Gary M.

Connectivity conservation is essential for managing healthy ecosystems, conserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change across all biomes and spatial scales. Well-connected ecosystems support a diversity of ecological functions such as migration, hydrology, nutrient cycling, pollination, seed dispersal, food security, climate resilience and disease resistance. These Guidelines are based on the best available science and practice for maintaining, enhancing and restoring ecological connectivity among and between protected areas, other effective areas based conservation measures (OECMs) and other intact ecosystems. For the first time, this publication introduces a common definition and recommends formal recognition of ecological corridors to serve as critical building blocks of ecological networks in conjunction with protected areas and OECMs. Furthermore, these Guidelines also include 25 case studies that demonstrate current approaches to conserving ecological connectivity and ecological networks for different ecosystems and species, and at different spatial and temporal scales.
Тусгай хамгаалалттай газар нутгийн аялал жуулчлал ба аялагчдын удирдлага, зохион байгуулалт
    Leung, Yu-Fai | Spenceley, Anna | Hvenegaard, Glen | Buckley, Ralf

Protected areas are a key component of any global conservation strategy. Tourism provides a crucial and unique way of fostering visitors’ connection with protected area values, making it a potentially positive force for  conservation. Protected area tourism’s economic benefits – which depend on beautiful natural areas, healthy wildlife and nature, and authentic cultures – can also be a powerful argument for conservation. Tourism in protected areas  is a major part of the global tourism industry – an industry whose scale and impacts are enormous. Such a high volume of visitors implies certain needs for fundamental infrastructure and requirements for employment and human services, all of which have ramifications for the economy, society, culture and the environment. These Guidelines provide guidance on key issues to help managers achieve sustainable tourism in protected areas.
Le patrimoine mondial naturel en Afrique
    Howard, Peter C. | Bertzky, Bastian

Ce rapport offre une synthèse des principales informations sur la mise en oeuvre de la Convention sur le patrimoine mondial en Afrique, ainsi que des orientations sur la façon dont la Convention peut contribuer aux efforts mondiaux en faveur de la conservation et au développement durable à l’avenir.
Approaches to sustainable agriculture
    Oberč, B.P. | Arroyo Schnell, A.

The high amount of land used for cultivation and livestock farming has dramatically shaped landscapes in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. Agriculture is a fundamental human activity that intrinsically depends on nature and at the same time poses a threat to it. Thus, sustainability has emerged as a necessity in future agricultural policy and practice. Sustainable agriculture will need first and foremost to consider two inseparable, intertwined societal priorities – preserving the environment and providing safe and healthy food for all. It will be necessary for all sectors and stakeholders involved in the food system and nature conservation to find a common path for the future which embraces these two priorities. This report shows that different approaches to sustainable agriculture exist, that they have a number of important commonalities, but also that their diversity is a strength in itself. The choice of approach depends very much on local contexts and specific priorities. The challenge for policymaking is to enable dialogue and create the (market or regulatory) environment that will help prioritise according to local contexts, helping land managers follow the societally desired path.
Adaptation aux changements climatiques au Tchad
Regional action plan for the conservation of western chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) 2020–2030
   

In 2016, IUCN uplisted the western chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes verus, from “Endangered” to “Critically Endangered”, reflecting the subspecies’ increasingly dire conservation status. Of the four recognised chimpanzee subspecies, Pan troglodytes verus is under the greatest threat. The current plan presents the status and threats to P. t. verus, based on expert evaluation of the best scientific knowledge available to date. A considerable amount of new data has improved our knowledge of the distribution and status patterns of this subspecies since the first action plan was published in 2003, and an analysis of the threats to chimpanzee populations highlights the need to address these threats and their drivers. This action plan highlights how concerned stakeholders can harmonise their efforts, emphasising the critical role of regional coordination and inter- and multarget_idisciplinary approaches in conserving the western chimpanzee. Finally, this plan also seeks to be dynamic, embedded in a monitoring and evaluation framework that will keep priorities and strategies relevant, updating objectives and information on threats as anthropogenic and ecological pressures evolve across West Africa.
Plan d’action régional pour la conservation des chimpanzés d’Afrique de l’Ouest (Pan troglodytes verus) 2020–2030
   

En 2016, l’UICN a requalifié le statut de conservation du chimpanzé d’Afrique de l’Ouest, Pan troglodytes verus, qui est passé de la catégorie « en danger » à la catégorie « en danger critique d’extinction », reflétant ainsi la situation désastreuse de cette sous-espèce. Parmi les quatre sous-espèces reconnues de chimpanzés, Pan troglodytes verus est la plus menacée. Ce plan présente le statut de conservation de P. t. verus et les menaces sur cette sous-espèce, sur la base d’une évaluation par des experts des meilleures informations scientifiques disponibles. Grâce à de nouvelles données, nous connaissons mieux la distribution et la situation de cette sous-espèce depuis la publication en 2003 du premier plan d’action. Une analyse des menaces met en évidence la nécessité de trouver des réponses à ces menaces et à leurs facteurs. Ce plan d’action montre comment les parties prenantes peuvent harmoniser leurs efforts et souligne le rôle critique de la coordination régionale et des approches inter- et multarget_idisciplinaires pour la conservation du chimpanzé d’Afrique de l’Ouest.
Iguana de cola espinosa de Roatán (Ctenosaura oedirhina)
   

La iguana de cola espinosa En Peligro de Roatán (Ctenosaura oedirhina) se encuentra solo en las islas de Roatán, Barbareta y los cayos circundantes. Aunque se pueden encontrar poblaciones densas en algunos lugares privados protegidos, las amenazas persisten y aun se necesitan esfuerzos de gestión. La iguana de cola espinosa de Roatán se describió por primera vez en 1987 y desde entonces se han realizado estudios informales y detallados para comprender mejor su biología y estado. En el 2010, comenzó un programa de monitoreo a largo plazo, aclarando las fluctuaciones en la dinámica de la población y sus amenazas. Este documento presenta un plan integral de cinco años para las acciones de conservación y manejo consideradas esenciales para asegurar la supervivencia a largo plazo de la Ctenosaura oedirhina en la naturaleza. Este plan combina el conocimiento y la experiencia del gobierno, las organizaciones no gubernamentales y la comunidad de Roatán y Honduras, con la experiencia colectiva del Grupo Especialista en Iguanas de la CSE de la UICN.
Roatán spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina)
   

The Endangered Roatán spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina) is found only on the islands of Roatán, Barbareta, and some surrounding cays. Although dense populations can be found in some privately protected locations, threats persist and management efforts are needed. The Roatán spiny-tailed iguana was first described in 1987 and since then informal and detailed studies have been conducted to better understand its biology and status. In 2010, a long-term monitoring program began, elucidating fluctuations in population dynamics and threats. This document presents a comprehensive five-year plan for the conservation and management actions considered essential to ensuring the long-term survival of Ctenosaura oedirhina in the wild. This plan combines knowledge and expertise from government, nongovernmental organizations, and the community of Roatán and greater Honduras, with the collective expertise of the IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group.

 
Closing the gap : financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa
   

This report aims to provide an overview of the current status of protected area finance in the Southern and Eastern African region, covering 24 countries, to understand the extent of the challenge. The report also outlines the different innovative finance mechanisms that might be used to help decrease the funding gap. This report is meant to support protected area authorities and governments in understanding mechanisms for increasing funding for conservation management and to help the International Union for the Conservation of Nature design effective programmes that will help mitigate funding gaps and sustainability challenges for protected areas in Africa and support the capacity development of protected area managers. 
Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza : América del Sur Oficina Regional reporte anual 2019
The status and distribution of freshwater fishes in Mexico
Centre de Coopération pour la Méditerranée rapport annuel 2019
Centro de Cooperación del Mediterráneo informe anual 2019
Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation annual report 2019
Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza : México, América Central y el Caribe Oficina Regional informe anual 2019
International Union for Conservation of Nature : Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Regional Office annual report 2019
Afrique Centrale et Occidentale Bureau Regional rapport annuel 2019
West and Central Africa Regional Office annual report 2019
Natural World Heritage in Africa
    Howard, Peter C. | Bertzky, Bastian

This report provides a synthesis of key information on the implementation of the World Heritage Convention in Africa, and some guidance on how it might contribute to global conservation efforts and sustainable development in the future. 
Mitigating biodiversity impacts of sports events
    Brownlie, Susie | Bull, Joseph W. | Stubbs, David

There is growing recognition of the need for sport and sports events to be conducted in socially and environmentally responsible ways and this is reflected in the attitudes of governments, public authorities and regulators. This means that taking a proactive and diligent approach to environmental management is a vital part of the sport sector’s licence to operate as well as growing and sustaining fan bases. Biodiversity conservation should be a key element in any environmentally responsible approach to sports event management. These guidelines focus on the often complex links between biodiversity and sport, and highlight that sports events can also benefit biodiversity. Each event offers an opportunity to raise public awareness of the value of nature and influence attitudes towards biodiversity and its conservation. These guidelines provide an overview of the issues and risks. They also offer help on how to make informed choices in avoiding harmful impacts and achieving positive outcomes. All parties involved in the planning and delivery of sports events are responsible for understanding and managing the potential biodiversity impacts and opportunities to ensure no lasting harm, and preferably a lasting positive legacy.
Lignes directrices pour les aires protégées à gouvernance privée
    Mitchell, Brent | Stolton, Sue | Bezaury-Creel, Juan | Bingham, Heather C. | Cumming, Tracey L. | Dudley, Nigel | Fitzsimons, James | Malleret-King, Delphine | Redford, Kent H. | Solano, Pedro

Les Lignes directrices abordent la planification et la gestion des aires protégées à gouvernance privée (APP). Ce guide est destiné principalement aux professionnels et décideurs, intéressés ou impliqués dans le domaine des APP. Des lignes directrices sont proposées sur tous les aspects de la création, de la gestion et de l’établissement de rapports concernant les APP. Ce guide fourni des informations sur les principes et meilleures pratiques dans le cadre des APP, illustrés par des exemples tirés de différentes régions du monde. L’objectif de ce manuel est d’ébaucher l’application de politiques et principes de l’UICN afin d’améliorer l’efficacité et des résultats de conservation. Tous les conseils ne s’appliquent pas nécessairement à tous les contextes sociaux, politiques et économiques. Cependant, tirer les enseignements des meilleures pratiques du monde entier et étudier comment celles-ci peuvent être intégrées au niveau local ou national, peut améliorer la probabilité de succès dans la conservation privée, et suggérer la meilleure façon d’améliorer les conditions pour favoriser les APP et donc de capitaliser sur les opportunités qu’elles représentent. 
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