Publication | 2006
Poverty, equity and rights in conservation : technical papers and case studies
IUCN worked together with IUED on this new publication which aims at providing a better understanding of the links between conservation of natural resources and poverty reduction.
Jointly published | 2006
Ecosystems and biodiversity in deep waters and high seas
This report reveals recent discoveries about the beauty, value and vulnerability of life in the deep seas and in the open ocean. It explores what these astonishing findings mean for current oceans governance, what the impacts are of present and potential human activities, and what can be done to…
Grey literature | 2006
Ecosystems and biodiversity in deep waters and high seas
This report reveals recent discoveries about the beauty, value and vulnerability of life in the deep seas and in the open ocean. It explores what these astonishing findings mean for current oceans governance, what the impacts are of present and potential human activities, and what can be done to…
Publication | 2004
A guide for the planning and conduct of IUCN strategic reviews : for IUCN managers and review teams
Annual Strategic Reviews focus on key issues and questions related to the performance of organizational units. This publication provides guidance for IUCN managers and review teams in planning and managing these Strategic Reviews. The guide provides an overview of the expected steps in the…
Publication | 2006
The status and distribution of freshwater fish endemic to the Mediterranean basin
Freshwater in the Mediterranean basin is of huge economic, environmental and livelihood importance. However, with a growing population and an increasing number of tourists, the freshwater resources are under great pressure. Since the threatened status of plants and animals is one of the most…
Publication | 2006
Forests and protected areas : guidance on the use of the IUCN protected area management categories
Protected areas are the cornerstone of virtually all national and international conservation policies. About 10% of the world's forests are to be found in protected areas, and Forest Protected Areas make a critical contribution to conservation. The purpose of this publication is to address two…
Publication | 2006
Sustainable financing of protected areas : a global review of challenges and options
It has become clear during recent global deliberations on biodiversity conservation that achieving Protected Area (PA) financial sustainability will require major changes in the way that PA funding is conceptualized, captured and used. With many, if not most, PAs facing funding crises, both in…
Publication | 2004
Drafting legislation for sustainable soils : a guide
This is a unique publication relating to legal frameworks of natural resources management. Following the Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Sustainable Soils (EPLP 45), this publication contributes to the revision of existing, and drafting of new, legislation relating to soils. It…