Grey literature | 2009
Training manual on gender and climate change
In 2007, IUCN, UNDP, UNEP and WEDO recognized the need for a coordinated strategy among global institutions working on gender and climate change. The result was the establishment of the Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA). The primary goal of the GGCA is to ensure that climate change…
Publication | 2009
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in southern Africa
Biodiversity within inland water ecosystems in southern Africa is highly diverse and of great importance to livelihoods and economies, however, development activities are not always compatible with the conservation of this diversity and it is poorly represented in the development planning…
Publication | 2008
Adapting to global change : Mediterranean forests
This book, in English, French and Spanish, provides an overview of the Mediterranean forest conservation and management challenges posed by climate change. It addresses relevant issues, like forests vulnerability to climate change and past climate change responses which may guide future…
Publication | 2012
Biodiversity plays an important role in the day-to-day life of a hotel. From the food in the restaurant and wood in furniture and fittings, to the amenities in the spa, the products of biodiversity are everywhere inside hotels. Outside, plants and animals make a hotel's public areas and gardens…
Publication | 2008
Adrift : tales of ocean fragility
This book is a product of the Marine Conservation Sub-Committee, an advisory body on marine species issues within IUCN. The book features twelve stories of different ocean animals that highlight the latest issues in marine conservation. The tales in this exquisitely illustrated book are…
Publication | 2008
Managing seagrasses for resilience to climate change
Publication | 2007
Publication | 2007
Grouse : status survey and conservation action plan 2006-2010
The grouse comprise a group of high profile species that are among the most well-known species in the countries where they occur; they are often considered the embodiment of the landscapes in which they live. Today, many of these species are under threat. The 20062010 Grouse Action Plan…