The link between protected areas and tourism is as old as the history of protected areas. Though the relationship is complex and sometimes adversarial, tourism is always a critical component to consider in the establishment and management of protected areas.
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range.
Author(s):
Eros, Carole
Hugues, Joanna
Marsh, H. (Helene)
Penrose, Helen
Organization(s):
Cooperative Research Centre for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, AU
This comprehensive publication presents a history of the evolution of CITES. It begins with the basics and guides the reader through its complex structure. The provisions of the Convention are clearly highlighted in the book, and the numerous resolutions and decisions are explained.
Author(s):
Wijnstekers, Willem
Organization(s):
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Secretariat
This regional session of the GBF brought together over 120 participants from 22 countries, ranging from indigenous comunity representatives to members of intergovernmental organisations.
Organization(s):
IUCN, Asia Regional Biodiversity Programme
Sri Lanka, Ministry of Forestry and Environment
UNDP
UNEP
National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency
WWF-India
Yayasan KEHATI
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), ID
Vietnam, National Environment Agency
Philippines, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
This document provides information on inland waters and their biodiversity, and includes the first global assessment of areas of special importance for freshwater biodiversity, based on expert opinion and data.
