Publication | 2000
2000 IUCN red list of threatened species
Publication | 2000
West Indian iguanas : status survey and conservation action plan
The West Indian Iguanas form a unique group of species inhabiting tropical dry forests throughout the Bahanas and the Greater and Lesser Antilles. They are among the most endangered of the world's lizards, primarily because much of their fragile island habitat has been eliminated by human…
Publication | 2000
Grouse : status survey and conservation action plan 2000-2004
Publication | 2000
Parrots : status survey and conservation action plan 2000-2004
Publication | 2000
Curassows, guans and chachalacas : status survey and conservation action plan for Cracids 2000-2004
The family Cracidae is made up of 50 species of guans, curassows and chachalacas - large gregarious game birds, many of which have striking colours. They are important as seed dispersers, biological indicators of the environment, a major protein source for indigenous people, and for ecotourism.…
Publication | 1999
African rhino : status survey and conservation action plan
The black and the white rhinoceros have become flagship species for international conservation. They are significant not only for the continuation of a major evolutionary heritage, but also as symbols for the protection of African savannahs. The battle for the survival of these species has been…
Publication | 1999
Publication | 2000
Intellectual property rights, trade and biodiversity : seeds and plant varieties
Plant genetic resources are crucial for world agriculture, food security and the global economy. They are vital for the pharmaceutical industry and are important assests for developing countries rich in biodiversity. The patents and intellectual property rights (IPRs) associated with the…