Arabian peninsula

The conservation status and distribution of the mammals of the Arabian Peninsula

The Arabian Peninsula contains a wide diversity of sand and gravel deserts, mountains, coastal and offshore habitats and sparse wetlands. It also contains a diverse mammal fauna which comprises a mix of Arabian endemics, species with affinities to the Horn of Africa and Saharo-Sindian, Iranian-Central Asian, and Mediterranean elements. There are 166 terrestrial and 23 marine species whose occurrence in the region is confirmed, giving an overall total of 189 confirmed species.

Author(s)
Mallon, David P.
Hilton-Taylor, Craig
Amori, Giovanni
Baldwin, Robert
Bradshaw, Peter L.
Budd, Kevin

The conservation status and distribution of the breeding birds of the Arabian peninsula

There are 357 species of birds breeding within the assessment region, which consists of the whole of the Arabian Peninsula, plus Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, including offshore islands and the Socotra archipelago. This assessment has two main objectives: to assist in regional conservation planning by assessing the status and distribution of all species occurring within the region; and to develop a network of regional experts to support future assessments and the updating of the information on these species.

The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in the Arabian peninsula

Freshwater habitats and biodiversity in the Arabian Peninsula are unique and highly valued for the essential role they play in people's survival, as well as that of its native flora and fauna. This project aims to provide an accurate picture of the present conservation status and distribution of Arabian freshwater species, as well as to identify the main threats that affect them and action requirements for their successful long term conservation.

Author(s)
Cox, Neil
García, Nieves
Harrison, I. J.
Tognelli, Marcelo F.

The mammals of Arabia

Author(s)
Harrison, David L. (David Lakin)

Report : the Arabian plant specialist group first workshop on the state of floristic knowledge and conservation in the Arabian peninsula

Author(s)
Abu-Zinada, A. H.
Zaghloul, Said
Joubert, Eugène

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region : an environmental overview

Author(s)
Price, Andrew
Brooks, W. H.
Younes, Talal

The conservation status and distribution of reptiles of the Arabian Peninsula

The Arabian Peninsula contains a diversity of desert and mountain habitats. Reptile species richness is high, with 172 species currently recognized. Among these, 89 species (52%) are endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. The conservation status of these species was assessed at a workshop held in Sharjah, UAE, 6-9 February 2012 through the application of the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria at the global and regional scales. Distribution maps were compiled for the majority of species. The dataset provides a valuable baseline to inform the conservation and development planning process.

Author(s)
Bowles, Philip
Cox, Neil
Els, Johannes
Mallon, David P.
Tognelli, Marcelo F.

The art of implementation : gender strategies transforming national and regional climate change decision making

This publication shares IUCN's experiences in developing the world's first gender-responsive national strategies and roadmaps on climate change. Different sections outline steps and elements of creating a climate change gender action plan (ccGAP) or REDD+ roadmap; present principles behind the strategies and what has worked best; detail case studies highlighting sectors that demonstrate the gender dimensions of climate change in different national contexts; and provide recommendations on how to move forward.

Regional Red List status of carnivores in the Arabian Peninsula

A Regional Red List Workshop for the carnivores of the Arabian Peninsula took place 8-10 February 2011. The aim of the workshop was to assess the regional conservation status of terrestrial carnivores in the Arabian Peninsula. The information provided here will help to put national conservation priorities into a regional context, thus maximising the effectiveness of local and national conservation measures, and facilitating the development of integrated regional conservation strategies.

Author(s)
Mallon, David P.
Budd, Kevin
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