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The Mediterranean, a global priority for conservation
Almost 6000 species assessed, 25%* threatened, but there are so many more!
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The Red List of seahorses and pipefishes in the Mediterranean Sea
Seahorses and pipefishes in the Mediterranean are threatened by habitat loss and degradation that is caused by commercial, residential, and tourism coastal development, and by unintentional damage by destructive fishing gears such as trawls and dredges.
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Red List of Mediterranean Reptiles
Of the 355 reptile species found in the Mediterranean, 13% are threatened, with 3.9% Critically Endangered, 6.2% Endangered and 3.1% Vulnerable.
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Red List of North Africa Freshwater Biodiversity
North Africa is considered the poorest of all African sub-regions in terms of freshwater resources: except for the Nile River, permanent rivers are only found in the northern part of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The increasing demand for freshwater, due to economic and demographic developments…
Grey literature | 2022
Enhancing the integration of governance in forest landscape restoration opportunities assessments
Governance is a crucial factor in the equity, effectiveness and sustainability of forest landscape restoration (FLR). The Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM) provides a framework for governments, rights-holders and stakeholders to define and prioritise FLR options. This…
Grey literature | 2021
Policy and Legal Recommendations in the Republic of Cyprus: Plastic Pollution
As a result of a previous gap analysis, the plastic hotspot assessment and the stakeholders’ consultation, this report provides a series of recommendations for plastic pollution.
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Introduction to Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs)
This animation introduces ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ (OECMs).
Factsheet | 2021
Conserving at least 30% of the planet by 2030 – What should count?
This brief seeks to bring clarity to the question of what could count toward the 30% global minimum target within the context of recognized area-based conservation measures and their ability to deliver positive long-term conservation outcomes. It is based on guidance from the International Union…