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Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative : multi-criteria analyses

2010

Insert for a presentation folder on GOBI.

Defining ecologically or biologically significant areas in the open oceans and deep seas : analysis, tools, resources and illustrations

2009 Ardron, Jeff | Dunn, Daniel | Corrigan, Colleen | Gjerde, Kristina M. | Halpin, Patrick | Rice, J. C. (Jake C.) | Vanden Berghe, Edward | Vierros, Marjo |

A background document for the CBD expert workshop. This document reviews the description of each of the scientific criteria and comments on their potential applications, discusses a variety of ways in which the scientific community understands these criteria, and how they can be used as a foundation for informing future decisions regarding the marine environment of the open oceans and deep seas.

Enhancing sustainable use of biodiversity through the Satoyama Initiative (Japanese version)

2010

This paper describes the Satoyama Initiative, which has been promoted by the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Japan and United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies for discussion at CBD COP10. It highlights linkages and potential contributions of IUCN’s work to this initiative.

Enhancing sustainable use of biodiversity through the Satoyama Initiative

2010

This paper describes the Satoyama Initiative, which has been promoted by the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Japan and United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies for discussion at CBD COP10. It highlights linkages and potential contributions of IUCN’s work to this initiative.

Mining industry contribution to biodiversity conservation : discussion paper

2003 Hollands, Martin | Richards, David |

Nominations and management of serial natural World Heritage properties : present situation, challenges and opportunities

2009 Burmester, Andrea | Engels, Barbara | Ohnesorge, Bettina |

Reflects on the current and future practice and strategies for nomination and management of Serial Transnational Natural World Heritage Properties.
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