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This report reveals recent discoveries about the beauty, value and vulnerability of life in the deep seas and in the open ocean. It explores what these astonishing findings mean for current oceans governance, what the impacts are of present and potential human activities, and what can be done to promote effective and sustainable management of the riches of the deep and open oceans.

This publication is the result of a scoping study undertaken as part of the dialogue on Dams and Development. The report summarizes the findings of the study on Recognizing Entitlements and Sharing Benefits and shows an evolving and dynamic action terrain where interests are being contested and negotiated. It stresses on the need to ensure benefits of water resources development reach people and the country, this process must continue at the local level.

This report Gaining public acceptance is one of the four products of the dialogue on dams and development Phase II facilitated by IUCN Nepal since 2002 and participated in by government institutions, national and international non-governmental organizations, academicians, private companies, and activists. This report analyzes the provisions related to public consultation during development of dam related projects.

L'UICN a favorisé la mise en place au Sénégal et dans d'autres pays d'un réseau sur les zones humides. Le but du réseau est de développer, à long terme, une stratégie nationale de planification et de gestion des zones humides. En 1995, le fleuve Sénégal a été identifié comme site devant faire l'objet d'une attention particulière.

Annual Strategic Reviews focus on key issues and questions related to the performance of organizational units. This publication provides guidance for IUCN managers and review teams in planning and managing these Strategic Reviews. The guide provides an overview of the expected steps in the review process and provides tools, ideas and tips on the things “to do” or “not to forget”.