Noome, Dominique A.

After a short introduction of the IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM), the present presentation develops the application of the ecosystem approach by the military sector, in particular in relation to peace-support operations and reconstruction programmes. It describes a simple model of 4 steps. The first step deals with the physical system (“the ecosystem”), the second step with the use of the ecosystem and the third step with its management (institutions and regulations).

4 retornos, 3 zonas, 20 años es un llamamiento para crear un marco holístico mediante un lenguaje común que promueva el establecimiento de asociaciones de restauración de ecosistemas entre agricultores y usuarios de la tierra, empresas, inversores, gobiernos,

4 returns, 3 zones, 20 years presents a holistic and practical business framework that uses a common language, and – based on science, technology and social stakeholder management tools -- aims to establish Ecosystem Restoration Partnerships between people living on the land, companies, investors, governments and business schools, to restore degraded ecosystems that gives multiple returns, while teaching practical lessons and reaching international restoration targets.