Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Secretariat

This volume argues that governance that is both appropriate to the context and “good” is crucial for effective and equitable conservation. This applies to all kinds of protected areas and other conserved areas, in terrestrial, inland waters, coastal and marine environments.

This study focuses on projected estimates of biodiversity change for the 21st century. Results were used for the third Global Biodiversity Outlook.

This report summarises the experiences and lessons learnt from the 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (2010 BIP), as well as providing details of 27 global indicators developed in support of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)'s 2010 Biodiversity Target.

This comprehensive review of forest biological diversity is an important contribution to the international debate on conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity. The review summarizes important scientific assessments and monitoring programmes of forest biological diversity, including broad-scale information about forest loss and studies on the effects of this loss to ecosystem functioning and consequently to ecosystem services.