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E.g. Brooks, Thomas M.
E.g. Brooks, Thomas M.
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    Ock-Kyung Kim | Ypsilantis, James

The eight technical papers emphasise what is needed as the development process unfolds; models for sustainable resource use; for the community participation in discussions; legal reforms concerning the environment and human rights; and the continuing adjustment of policies and actions.

   

This book aims to provide an African perspective to the global debate on the sustainable use of wild species. Examples and contributions from across the continent illustrate the conservation dilemma - pressure on Africa's ecosystems and the reality of wildlife use by numerous communities. A look into new policy directions and strategies that have emerged from decades of experience, now being taken by governments, local communities, the private sector and the global community, show that wildlife and people can share the land.

   

This publication, prepared in cooperation with the oil industry’s Exploration Production Forum, sets out the oil exploration process, describes the potential environmental consequences of exploration and recommends measures for the prevention or minimization of adverse impacts. The material is based on the experience of IUCN’s Environmental Assessment Service.

    Bâ, Alioune | Bouland, P. | Diaw, A.T. | Diouf, P. S. | Lake, L.-A. | Mbow, M.-A. | Ndiaye, Paul | Thiam, M. D.

This report reviews the most recent research findings and management issues on the utilization of coastal resources in Senegal, with the view to providing baseline guidelines for future coastal planning initiatives.

   

This publication, prepared in cooperation with the oil industry’s Exploration Production Forum, sets out the oil exploration process, describes the potential environmental consequences of exploration and recommends measures for the prevention or minimization of adverse impacts. The material is based on the experience of IUCN’s Environmental Assessment Service.

    Klemm, Cyrille de | Shine, Clare

Covers the full spectrum of legal mechanisms available for conserving biodiversity. Part 1 discusses the scope of state powers to conserve wild species and habitats, legal mechanisms for controlling taking, procedures for listing species in need of conservation measures, mechanisms for controlling trade and the challenges of enforcement. Part 2 covers area-based conservation at local and national level, as well as in transfrontier protected areas and areas beyond national jurisdiction. It discusses public ownership, voluntary agreements, and regulatory measures and looks at a number of innovative instruments, planning controls, incentives and disincentives.

    Cohen Jehoram, Susanna | Ruiz Pérez, Manuel | Sayer, Jeffrey
Attention has increasingly focused on the extraction of non-timber forest products as a way of managing tropical forests in a sustainable way. This book covers the biodiversity and environmental potential and risks, management plans and complementary activities, legal and institutional aspects, community participation, economic values and marketing, and the international context. It includes country case studies, recommendations and guidelines.