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E.g. Brooks, Thomas M.
E.g. Brooks, Thomas M.
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IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management annual report 2024
Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza : México, América Central y el Caribe Oficina Regional informe anual 2024
International Union for Conservation of Nature : Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Regional Office annual report 2024
Biodiversity and responsible sourcing for wind and solar developments
    Fletcher, C. | Bennun, L. | Jobson, B. | Sonter, L. | Murrell, L. | Williams, H. | Asante-Owusu, R. | Liu, Q.

The key aim of this report is to outline how developers can start to act on supply chain biodiversity impacts by improving traceability and sourcing practices through. It is primarily aimed at developers of wind and solar projects and transmission infrastructure, who primarily source composite goods (e.g. wind turbines and solar panels).
Catalysing biodiversity on buildings
    Brown, JD | Vega, K. | Grossinger, R. | Scuto, L.

The capacity of cities as landscapes to support biodiversity is accepted as one of the critical steps necessary to halt global biodiversity loss and also address the other two aspects of the triple planetary crisis, climate change and pollution. The intent of the report is to communicate opportunities for the integration of nature and biodiversity into the building scale, through the measures implemented within the individual building structure. The document provides context by reviewing global agreements and initiatives that support these themes, and discusses leading examples from global cities before providing a more in-depth review of the range of initiatives from eight European municipalities.
Mediterranean blue carbon strategy : first edition
    Hidalgo, Ana | Prieto, Alba | Cobos, Marina

The Mediterranean blue carbon strategy aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of blue carbon ecosystems, such as Posidonia oceanica meadows and other seagrasses. These ecosystems are vital for climate change mitigation, carbon storage, and providing essential services like biodiversity, coastal protection, and sustainable livelihoods. The strategy outlines a roadmap from 2025 to 2030 to safeguard the Mediterranean's natural heritage by integrating scientific, economic, and community efforts. 
 
Site-level tool for identifying other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) : first edition (Khmer version)
    Jonas, Harry D. | MacKinnon, Kathy | Marnewick, Daniel | Wood, Pete

Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are sites outside protected areas that deliver effective and long-term in situ conservation of biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation may be the primary objective of the site, a secondary objective of a site that is managed for other purposes, or it may be an unintended consequence of the way the site is managed. OECMs may be governed and managed by governments, private entities or Indigenous peoples and local communities, or a combination of these. This tool guides an assessor through three steps to apply eight criteria which determine if a site qualifies as an OECM as set out under the Convention on Biological Diversity. For sites which do not currently meet all the criteria, the tool serves to highlight areas where further information or improvements in governance and management are required.
Biodiversity in natural mineral waters
    Borges, Maria Ana | Wallnöfer, Isabel

In an effort to align with the EU Code of Conduct for sustainable business and marketing practices, Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to develop a biodiversity strategy and indicator framework. This document provides a recommended approach for NMWE and members to establish their own strategy and indicators for biodiversity. The intention is to provide guidance to all NMWE members, including national associations, large multilateral corporations, and smaller individual mineral and spring water producers. It also aims to serve as a foundational element in advancing water stewardship initiatives. 
 
Reporting on forest damages and disturbances in the UNECE region
   

The frequency and intensity of wildfires, storms and pest outbreaks has been increasing rapidly for several decades, highlighting the vulnerability of the world’s forests and the impact of natural and human threats accelerated and intensified by climate changes. Although disturbance and mortality are inherent to forest ecosystems, and forest disturbance has always been a concern in forest management, monitoring the extent of damage has become a key priority in recent decades for effective policies ensuring the sustainable management of forests. To ensure that this critical information is available to all, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have summarized in this publication the main dynamics and significance of forest damage, and their reporting in the UNECE region. The publication invites readers to reflect on possible harmonized methodologies and reporting schemes. In this regard, it also underlines the collective effort that is essential for the forest sector. This publication is an important step towards improving international reporting on forest damage and the result of a collaborative effort of national and international experts, supported by the secretariat.
Guidance and toolkit for impact assessments in a World Heritage context (Lao version)
    Court, Sarah | Jo, Eugene | Mackay, Richard | Murai, Mizuki | Therivel, Riki

As the World Heritage Convention celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022, over 1100 sites around the world are recognized as World Heritage - places  that are so valuable to humanity that there conservation has been deemed our collective responsibility. Yet many of these exceptional places face  increasing pressure from diverse types of development projects within and around the sites. Assessing the impacts of such projects is essential to both prevent damage to World Heritage and identify sustainable options. This Guidance and toolkit explains the process for achieving these goals. Offering practical tips and tools including checklists and a glossary, it provides a framework for conducting impact assessments for cultural and natural heritage sites.
IUCN 2023: International Union for Conservation of Nature annual report 2023: Pakistan
Plantas acuáticas mexicanas para la remediación
    Lobato de Magalhaes, Tatiana | Becerril-Bartolo, Melanie | Montoya-Lopera, Paula

Este primer volumen de la Colección Humedales destaca aspectos de la potencialidad de remediación que tienen las plantas acuáticas mexicanas, además de otras de sus aplicaciones, resaltando cuál es su estado de amenaza o peligro de extinción. La obra documenta la distribución de las especies tanto nativas como introducidas en el país con base en una literatura vasta, e incluye 30 ilustraciones botánicas. Se abordan 43 familias, 87 géneros y 171 especies de macrófitas acuáticas mexicanas con potencial para remediación y se muestran datos que cubren desde la cariología hasta fitotecnologías con plantas acuáticas dentro de un tema general que engloba la biología y ecología de las especies.
10 years of tiger conservation action
   

This report marks the 10-year anniversary of launching the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP), a multi-country grant programme funded across Asia by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through KfW Development Bank. Since its start in 2014, ITHCP, under the overall management of IUCN, has closely worked with government agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizations in support of tigers, their habitats, and the communities living in surrounding areas.
Lutter contre les menaces émergentes pour la conservation en Afrique
   

Ce rapport présente la variété des actions entreprises au cours des années et aborde certains des principaux enseignements tirés, mais surtout fournit une plate-forme pour apprécier le rôle crucial que les acteurs de la société civile et les communautés locales jouent dans la protection des espèces menacées en Afrique.
Tackling emerging conservation threats in Africa
   

This report will showcase the variety of actions undertaken over the years and discuss some of the key lessons learnt, but above all it will provide a platform to appreciate the crucial role that civil society actors and local communities play in protecting threatened species in Africa.
Hetsika SOS lemurs
   

Ity tatitry ny fiantraika ity dia manome ny antsipirian’ireo vokatra miabo maro azo avy amin’ny hetsika nataon’ireo fiarahamonim-pirenena nahazo famatsiam-bola – sy ireo fiarahamonina notohanan’izy ireo – mba hanampy amin’ny fitarihana ireo hetsika ho avy. Amin’ny ankapobeny, ny hetsika SOS Lemurs dia nandray anjara tamin’ny fomba maro mba hiantohana ny fahavelomana maharitr’ireo biby tena manan-danja ireo.
Initiative SOS lémuriens
   

Ce rapport d’impact détaille les nombreux résultats positifs obtenus par ces bénéficiaires de la société civile, ainsi que par les communautés locales qu’ils soutiennent, afin d’orienter les activités futures. Dans son ensemble, l’initiative SOS lémuriens a contribué de plusieurs façons à assurer la survie à long terme de ces animaux extrêmement importants.
SOS lemurs initiative
   

This impact report details the many positive results achieved by these civil society grantees – and the local communities they support – to help guide future activities. Overall, the SOS lemurs initiative has contributed in many ways to ensuring the long-term survival of these hugely important animals.
Gender aspects of climate change and sustainable development
   

This book addresses how sustainability discourse and advocacy can translate to impactful policies especially when bridging the divide between sustainability, climate change and gender. The book explores various areas, such as conservation, climate action, sustainable fashion, and corporate sustainability, and defines the existing sustainability gaps in the selected cases (country/sector/region). It highlights the value of sustainability science and climate change on innovative approaches to research, education, capacity-building, and practice to transform rhetoric into impact sustainability while encompassing cases from various industries, sectors, and geographical contexts.
Mapping biodiversity priorities
   

This publication sets out a practical approach to spatial biodiversity assessment and prioritisation, which can be applied at the national level in any country. It shows a sequential process for biodiversity assessment, prioritisation and planning, based on a few foundational spatial datasets. This second edition now shows how the approach can help countries to implement the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and monitor progress towards their achievement. It includes new guidance on the Global Ecosystem Typology, IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and the identification of Key Biodiversity Areas.
General guidelines for surveillance of diseases, pathogens and toxic agents in free-ranging wildlife : first edition
   

This document provides broad guidance on surveillance of infectious and non-infectious wildlife diseases, pathogens and toxic agents to assist in the implementation of a national surveillance programme for free-ranging wildlife. It is intended to promote a common understanding, which can serve as a foundation for training and operational procedures. While this guidance is geared to surveillance of free-ranging wildlife (whether in spaces managed by the public or private sector), much of the information is also generally applicable to (though not comprehensive for) wild animals in captive settings.

 
Opportunities for enhancing biodiversity at wind and solar energy developments
    Jobson, B. | Cook, A. | Fletcher, C. | Bennun, L. | Murrell, L. | Asante-Owusu, R. | Liu, Q.

The need to transition to a lower carbon, naturesafe renewable energy-based economy is more urgent than ever. This report provides an  overview of potential opportunities for biodiversity enhancement for wind and solar developments, bringing together information on good  practice principles, case studies from industry practice, and a summary of existing approaches to biodiversity enhancement. It is intended as a  compendium summary resource for developers, combining a variety of diffuse information from literature and community of practice.
Réduction des menaces pesant sur les espèces et restauration en République centrafricaine
    Schneck, Joshua | Hawkins, Frank | Cox, Neil | Mair, Louise | Thieme, Alison | Sexton, Joe | Gürpınar, Yiğit | Simpson, Megan | Vidal, Adriana

This report presents findings from an assessment of the biodiversity conservation potential of four project sites: Lobaye, Mambéré-Kadéï, Ombella-Mpoko, and Sangha-Mbaéré located in the Bangui region of the Central African Republic (CAR). This assessment was done using the Species Threat Abatement and Recovery (STAR) metric, which employs  high-resolution imagery and an approach to modelling species’ Area of Habitat (AOH) that was revised after June 2020 among other enhancements. This work was undertaken to better inform threat abatement and restoration planning and implementation at the partner project sites, and as part of a wider effort to pilot and strengthen the use of STAR as a  tool for restoration and conservation practitioners, communities, investors, and policymakers.
Plan de acción para la conservación de la cotorra cabeciamarilla (Amazona barbadensis) en toda su área de distribución 2022-2031
    Briceño-Linares, J.M. | Pineda-Maldonado, M.D. | Aranguren-Alvarez, J. | Ramírez, D. | Díaz, A. | Sucre-Smith, B. | Rodríguez, J.P. | Zager, I. | Clarenda, J. | Schmaltz, L. | Martin, R. | Nunes, G. | Díaz-Luque, J.A.

La cotorra cabeciamarilla (Amazona barbadensis) es una de las pocas especie dentro del género Amazona adaptada a  vivir en ambientes áridos y semiáridos. El plan de acción para la conservación de la cotorra cabeciamarilla (2022-2031) es el primer plan de acción para toda su área de distribución, convirtiéndose en un importante documento que contiene el  accionar con la especie durante los próximos diez años, con la identificación de los responsables y posibles colaboradores. En este documento se han incluido acciones que se han venido realizando, así como nuevas acciones que también serán  beneficiosas para la conservación de la especie, dentro de las cuales destacan acciones enfocadas en generar condiciones  para la reintroducción de la especie en Aruba.

 
Relevancia cultural y espiritual de la naturaleza
    Verschuuren, Bas | Mallarach, Josep-Maria | Bernbaum, Edwin | Spoon, Jeremy | Brown, Steve | Borde, Radhika | Brown, Jessica | Calamia, Mark | Mitchell, Nora | Infield, Mark | Lee, Emma

Estas directrices ofrecen un enfoque hacia la creación de un papel prominente y apropiado para la relevancia cultural y espiritual de la naturaleza dentro de la gobernanza y la gestión de las áreas protegidas y conservadas. Intentan superar algunas de las dificultades  causadas por los objetivos contradictorios a la hora de comprometerse con la cultura en el contexto de la conservación de la naturaleza. Lo hacen reconociendo la diversidad global de visiones del mundo, sistemas de gobernanza, religiones y lenguas que conforman las diferentes formas de entender la naturaleza.
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