Publication | 2011
Law, policy and dryland ecosystems in the People's Republic of China
This report summarizes the numerous activities implemented and documents prepared by the national and local-level expert groups, and presents the valuable lessons learned. The report will provide an excellent reference for all stakeholders involved in the development of legal and policy…
Publicación | 2011
Este libro presenta los resultados de un proyecto de investigación internacional que fue expresamente diseñado para examinar la aplicación de la estauración del paisaje forestal (RPF) a los ecosistemas forestales de las zonas secas de América Latina. Para que la RPF pueda ser transferida a las…
Publication | 2011
This book presents the results of an international research project, which was designed explicitly to examine application of the forest landscape restoration (FLR) approach to dryland forest ecosystems in Latin America. In order for FLR to be transferred into mainstream practice that is adopted…
Publication | 2009
Dryland opportunities : a new paradigm for people, ecosystems and development
Drylands cover 41 percent of the earths terrestrial surface. The urgency of and international response to climate change have given a new place to drylands in terms both of their vulnerability to predicted climate change impacts and their potential contribution to climate change mitigation.…
Press release | 08 May, 2013
New study shows importance of IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems
A new global standard in assessing environmental risk, the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, has been trialled on 20 ecosystems spanning six continents and three oceans.
Comunicado de prensa | 08 May, 2013
Un nuevo estudio muestra la importancia de la Lista Roja de Ecosistemas de la UICN
El sistema se probó en 20 ecosistemas de seis continentes y en tres océanos.
Press release | 09 Sep, 2012
IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems gains speed
From Australia to Patagonia, from coral reefs to rainforests and deserts, the new IUCN Red List of Ecosystems will assess the status of ecosystems worldwide, to identify their risks and the potential impact on both ecosystems and human wellbeing.
Comunicado de prensa | 09 Sep, 2012
La Lista Roja de Ecosistemas de la UICN cobra impulso
Desde Australia hasta la Patagonia, desde los arrecifes de coral hasta la selva tropical y los desiertos, la nueva Lista Roja de Ecosistemas de la UICN evaluará el estado de los ecosistemas de todo el mundo, para identificar sus riesgos y el posible efecto tanto en los ecosistemas como en el…
Communiqué de presse | 09 Sep, 2012
Les travaux sur la Liste rouge des écosystèmes de l'UICN vont bon train
De l'Australie à la Patagonie, des récifs coralliens aux forêts tropicales et aux déserts, la nouvelle Liste rouge des écosystèmes de l'UICN établira la situation des écosystèmes du monde entier afin de préciser les risques auxquels ils sont exposés et les impacts qui en découleront pour les…
Story | 10 Oct, 2011
Natural Solutions: Protected Areas helping people deal with desertification and drought
Drylands occupy approximately 40% of Earth's land area and are home to more than two billion people.