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Tuna troubles
Tuna is now one of the most important seafood products in global trade. But rising demand has left most tuna stocks either depleted or fully exploited. Sarah Halls talks to IUCN’s Eric Gilman, who explains the problem and what can be done to put the situation right. …
13 May 2008 | Downloads - Audio
REDD Opportunities - Integrating Sustainable Forest Management Approaches
Major reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions are necessary if we are to avoid disastrous climate change. IUCN believes that Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) can help achieve this goal if it is based on sustainable forest management and integrated into broader carbon emission reduction strategies. … | Spanish
14 Apr 2008 | Downloads - Publication
The Role of Non-Timber Forest Products in Poverty Alleviation and Biodiversity Conservation
26 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
Building Biodiversity Business
The challenge of building biodiversity business is not trivial. Biodiversity is still largely neglected by private finance. There is a need to develop new business models and market mechanisms for biodiversity conservation, and to persuade the public and policy makers that biodiversity (or component ecosystem services) can be conserved on a commercial basis. Based on extensive consulatation and analysis, the authors of this new report conclude that there are numerous pro-biodiversity business opportunities that can generate positive financial returns as well as real biodiversity benefits. …
19 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
Understanding the Private Demand for International Ecosystem Services - A survey of public attitudes and preferences in Geneva, Switzerland
During November and December of 2007, a survey of public attitudes and preferences on international ecosystem services was carried out in Geneva, Switzerland. This report provides some preliminary results of consumers' willingness to pay for the conservation of tropical forests. …
10 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Document
Use of the IUCN Protected Areas Management Categories in the Mediterranean region
07 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
Guide for the Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture
Guide for the Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture …
06 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
Aplicación del enfoque ecosistémico en Latinoamérica
Angela Andrade, editoria
CEM - UICN
Bogota, Colombia
2007
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06 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones
Extractive industries in arid and semi-arid zones : environmental planning and management
Industries extractives dans les zones arides et semi-arides : planification et gestion de l'environnement
Industrias extractivas en zonas áridas y semiáridas : planificación y gestión ambientales
Gratzfeld, Joachim, ed.
IUCN ; IUCN, Regional Office for Western Africa ; United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Secretariat
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06 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
Guidelines for Management Planning of Protected Areas
Thomas, Lee ; Middleton, Julie IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas ; University of Cardiff, Department of City and Regional Planning …
06 Mar 2008 | Downloads - Publication
