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Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Deep Waters and High Seas
(2006)
The conservation and sustainable use of the
vulnerable ecosystems and biodiversity in deep
waters and high seas are among the most critical
oceans issues and environmental challenges today.
Immediate impacts and threats, ...
Ecosystem based Adaptation
(2014-02)
Gender and Environment Statistics: Unlocking Information for Action and Measuring the SDGs
(2019)
This report seeks to provide a framework to measure the nexus between gender and the environment. It proposes 18 gender-environment indicators for inclusion in the wider set of gender indicators, across the focal areas of ...
Ecosystem Restoration as a Nature-based Solution for Climate Action
(2019)
More than two billion hectares of the world's degraded landscapes and seascapes offer potential for
restoration. An initial target is the restoration of 500 000 ha of degraded ecosystems by 2030.
Global Biodiversity Strategy: Guidelines for Action to Save, Study and Use Earth's Biotic Wealth Sustainably and Equitably
(1992)
The Global Biodiversity Strategy was developed through a process of research and consultation beginning in 1989 and involving six consultations, six workshops, and more than 500 individuals. This report would not have been ...
Global Biodiversity Strategy: A Policy-makers' Guide
(1992)
The Global Biodiversity Strategy was developed through a process of research and consultation beginning in 1989 and involving six consultations, six workshops, and more than 500 individuals. This Policy-makers' Guide to ...
Handbook for Mangrove Area Management
(1984)
This handbook, which was prepared by a group of leading mangrove researchers and managers, summarizes the most up-to-date in-formation on the range of products, benefits, and services provided by the world's mangrove ...
How to Save the World: Strategy for World Conservation
(1980)
The World Conservation Strategy, on which this book is based, represents several firsts in nature conservation. It is the first time that governments, non-governmental organizations and experts throughout the world have ...
Improving the Environmental Performance of Dams: Project Synthesis Report
(2001)
This document, summaries the three IUCN/UNEP submissions to the World Commission on Dams. The current report focus on summarising the specific aspect of environmental and ecosystem impacts of large dams. It is not intended ...
Managing Protected Areas in the Tropics
(1986)
This handbook is a guide to help those concerned with the planning and management of natural protected areas in tropical countries. It covers a broad spectrum of activities involved in selection, legislation, administration, ...