Publication | 2013
Marine protected areas (MPAs) across the MedPAN Network face common challenges, among them the lack of awareness and understanding of the impacts of invasive species, the scarcity of information on best management practices and a lack of baseline information, guidelines and trained local staff…
Publication | 2012
Ecological restoration for protected areas : principles, guidelines and best practices
This publication provides guidance for terrestrial, marine, and freshwater protected area managers at both system and site levels on the restoration of natural and associated values of protected areas. As this sometimes necessitates restoration beyond protected area borders (e.g., to address…
Publication | 2012
Guidelines for applying the IUCN protected area management categories to marine protected areas
With the smaller number of marine protected areas (MPAs) compared with terrestrial protected areas, there is less experience and understanding of applying the categories to MPAs. Application of the categories to MPAs has often been inaccurate and inconsistent. These supplementary marine…
Publication | 2012
Mediterranean submarine canyons : ecology and governance
Publication | 2012
Protected landscapes and wild biodiversity
Publication | 2008
Defining protected areas : an international conference in Almeria, Spain, May 2007
Grey literature | 2012
A review of the impact of IUCN resolutions on international conservation efforts
This paper briefly highlights some of the major impacts and influences that these resolutions have had on conservation. It is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to focus attention on some of the most significant issues that the IUCN Membership has addressed, working together with IUCN's…
Publication | 2012
This publication provides a unique insight into Europes often forgotten sacred natural sites. It looks into their history, importance and the threats they currently face. The book is a must-read for managers of European protected areas and landscapes and those interested in the religious and…
Publication | 2011
Sharing governance! : a practical guide for marine protected areas in West Africa
Publication | 2009
Sustaining the world's large marine ecosystems