Applications Of Key Biodiversity Areas

Author : Jessica Boucher,Thomas (Thomas M.) Brooks,Nigel Dudley,Annabelle Cuttelod,Penny F. Langhammer
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831716886

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Applications of key biodiversity areas by Jessica Boucher,Thomas (Thomas M.) Brooks,Nigel Dudley,Annabelle Cuttelod,Penny F. Langhammer Pdf

A large number of approaches have been developed over the last four decades for identifying places of significance for biodiversity, but unfortunately this requires looking at multiple, disconnected databases and other information sources to understand the sites of importance in a particular area. To address this issue and provide a coherent, global approach, IUCN was asked to convene a worldwide consultative process to agree on an overarching methodology to identify Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) -- sites that contribute significantly to the global persistence of biodiversity. A Joint Task Force on Biodiversity and Protected Areas was established to finalise a standard methodology for KBA identification. This report summarises findings from a two-year survey of existing and potential end-users of the KBA standard and, in particular, of the resulting KBA data generated under it. Implications for the development of the KBA standard are then outlined.

Author : Penny F. Langhammer
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782831709925

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Identification and Gap Analysis of Key Biodiversity Areas by Penny F. Langhammer Pdf

Important Bird Areas and Important Plant Areas have already been identified in more than 170 countries. The Key Biodiversity Areas approach builds on the work done to date, in order to provide practical guidance to governments in identifying those sites which must be protected to ensure the future of both biodiversity and humanity.

Author : V. Barrios,Santiago Carrizosa,W.R.T. Darwall,Jörg Freyhof,C. Numa,K. Smith
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831716985

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Freshwater key biodiversity areas in the Mediterranean basin hotspot by V. Barrios,Santiago Carrizosa,W.R.T. Darwall,Jörg Freyhof,C. Numa,K. Smith Pdf

While the Mediterranean basin biodiversity hotspot is well known for its globally important biodiversity, its freshwater biodiversity has not been as widely recognized for its importance. Through this project, freshwater key biodiversity areas (KBAs) have now been identified, mapped and validated throughout much of the Mediterranean hotspot. It is now important to raise awareness of their status as validated freshwater KBAs and to develop plans for appropriate conservation actions at these sites, as this biodiversity is highly threatened largely due to the conflicting demands upon a diminishing supply of fresh water which is further exacerbated by the increased severity of drought across the region.

Author : Sofie Van Parijs,Joseph Appiott,Leslie New,Piers Dunstan ,Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832548646

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Identifying and Comparing Important Areas for Marine Sustainable Use and Conservation by Sofie Van Parijs,Joseph Appiott,Leslie New,Piers Dunstan ,Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara Pdf

The ocean is under increasing threat from the expansion of human activities. The combined impacts of these threats as well as the potential impacts of climate change and ocean acidification have placed thousands of species at risk of extinction, and have impaired the structure, function, productivity and resilience of marine ecosystems. Currently, some parts of the world's oceans are significantly impacted, yet are without any form of effective management. Only a small proportion of the oceans are within protected area systems. Globally, measures are being taken to increase protection and sustainable management, but application is uncoordinated and not always effective. In order to support effective policy action by countries and competent international and regional organizations, it is critical to build a sound understanding of the most ecologically and biologically important ocean areas that support healthy marine ecosystems so that the necessary steps to ensure the long-term function and resilience of these systems can be taken.

Author : Nigel Dudley
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782831710860

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Guidelines for Applying Protected Area Management Categories by Nigel Dudley Pdf

IUCN's Protected Areas Management Categories, which classify protected areas according to their management objectives, are today accepted as the benchmark for defining, recording, and classifying protected areas. They are recognized by international bodies such as the United Nations as well as many national governments. As a result, they are increasingly being incorporated into government legislation. These guidelines provide as much clarity as possible regarding the meaning and application of the Categories. They describe the definition of the Categories and discuss application in particular biomes and management approaches.

Author : Canadian Parks Council
Publisher : National Parks Directorate Parks Canada Agency
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : UIUC:30112075777109

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Principles and Guidelines for Ecological Restoration in Canada's Protected Natural Areas by Canadian Parks Council Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Freshwater biodiversity
ISBN : 9782831714240

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The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in Indo-Burma by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ScholarlyEditions
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781464991417

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Advances in Conservation Research and Application: 2012 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Advances in Conservation Research and Application / 2012 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Conservation. The editors have built Advances in Conservation Research and Application / 2012 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Conservation in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Advances in Conservation Research and Application / 2012 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.

Author : Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : MINN:31951D02076333C

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Biodiversity Issues for Consideration in the Planning, Establishment and Management of Protected Area Sites and Networks by Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity Pdf

Presents composite recommendations of a group of international researchers in marine ecology to achieve an integrated framework for the establishment and management of marine and coastal protected areas (MCPAs) at the national level.

Author : Roseli Pellens,Philippe Grandcolas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319224619

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Biodiversity Conservation and Phylogenetic Systematics by Roseli Pellens,Philippe Grandcolas Pdf

This book is about phylogenetic diversity as an approach to reduce biodiversity losses in this period of mass extinction. Chapters in the first section deal with questions such as the way we value phylogenetic diversity among other criteria for biodiversity conservation; the choice of measures; the loss of phylogenetic diversity with extinction; the importance of organisms that are deeply branched in the tree of life, and the role of relict species. The second section is composed by contributions exploring methodological aspects, such as how to deal with abundance, sampling effort, or conflicting trees in analysis of phylogenetic diversity. The last section is devoted to applications, showing how phylogenetic diversity can be integrated in systematic conservation planning, in EDGE and HEDGE evaluations. This wide coverage makes the book a reference for academics, policy makers and stakeholders dealing with biodiversity conservation.

Author : Stephanie M. Hewson,Linda Nowlan,Georgia Lloyd-Smith,Deborah Carlson,Michael Bissonnette
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780774865524

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Protecting the Coast and Ocean by Stephanie M. Hewson,Linda Nowlan,Georgia Lloyd-Smith,Deborah Carlson,Michael Bissonnette Pdf

Fish were once so abundant in BC waters that Indigenous elders recall dried salmon being stacked like firewood. But declines on the coast have accelerated over the last century, with marine wildlife cut in half in just four decades. Protecting the Coast and Ocean explores how we can reverse this decline. This meticulous work analyzes and compares the range of Canadian and international legal tools available, providing in-depth case studies to illustrate how each instrument can work in practice. Despite climate change, overfishing, and pollution, this is a convincing demonstration to address species extinction and plan for a resilient ocean.

Author : Tsun Se Cheong,Xunpeng (Roc) Shi,Yanfei Li,Yongping Sun
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9782889765966

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Application of Big Data, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Other Advanced Analytical Techniques in Environmental Economics and Policy by Tsun Se Cheong,Xunpeng (Roc) Shi,Yanfei Li,Yongping Sun Pdf

Author : Andrea Membretti,Sue Jean Taylor,Jess L. Delves
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031157738

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Sustainable Futures in Southern Africa’s Mountains by Andrea Membretti,Sue Jean Taylor,Jess L. Delves Pdf

This open access book presents multiple disciplinary perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the South African mountain city of Phuthaditjhaba. These challenges are embedded in the complex environmental, socio-cultural and political contexts of the region. Established as the capital of the QwaQwa ‘homeland’ under Grand Apartheid, this city is now home to between 400,000 – 700,000 people but in many areas lacks formal infrastructure and services. Each chapter of this volume addresses a different aspect of the city’s development and all take the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a common framework to guide their reflections on potential sustainable futures for Phuthaditjhaba. While the circumstances in Phuthaditjhaba will be familiar to many researchers of informal and growing cities in developing regions, the mountain setting of the city brings its own set of challenges and opportunities linked to the rugged and steep terrain, remoteness and natural resources. This book serves to showcase the diverse research taking place in this emerging mountain city and provide reflections on how a sustainable future can be ensured for its environment and inhabitants.

Author : Jungmeier, M., Arpa, N.Y.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251356593

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Guidelines for biodiversity monitoring by Jungmeier, M., Arpa, N.Y. Pdf

This document is one of seven guidelines developed to provide standards and recommendations for management of the country’s natural assets. The Guidelines for Biodiversity Monitoring is intended for conservation scientists, managers and stakeholders involved in the management of ecosystems. It specifically provides support for natural resource managers, protected area planners, decision-makers and managers, staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), NGOs and universities, with a view to elaborating adequate and realistic monitoring plans for individual steppe protected areas, in order to establish a working monitoring system for steppe ecosystems. The Guidelines provide a methodology and structure to set up clear indicators and targets for a comprehensive monitoring system for ecosystems. They offer a working basis for national and local experts and specialists, and support the steps towards a comprehensive monitoring scheme. They constitute the first stage in a longer process of defining clear objectives and indicators for individual pillars of monitoring for the ecosystems and their components.

Author : Navjot S. Sodhi,Paul R. Ehrlich
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191574252

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Conservation Biology for All by Navjot S. Sodhi,Paul R. Ehrlich Pdf

Conservation Biology for All provides cutting-edge but basic conservation science to a global readership. A series of authoritative chapters have been written by the top names in conservation biology with the principal aim of disseminating cutting-edge conservation knowledge as widely as possible. Important topics such as balancing conversion and human needs, climate change, conservation planning, designing and analyzing conservation research, ecosystem services, endangered species management, extinctions, fire, habitat loss, and invasive species are covered. Numerous textboxes describing additional relevant material or case studies are also included. The global biodiversity crisis is now unstoppable; what can be saved in the developing world will require an educated constituency in both the developing and developed world. Habitat loss is particularly acute in developing countries, which is of special concern because it tends to be these locations where the greatest species diversity and richest centres of endemism are to be found. Sadly, developing world conservation scientists have found it difficult to access an authoritative textbook, which is particularly ironic since it is these countries where the potential benefits of knowledge application are greatest. There is now an urgent need to educate the next generation of scientists in developing countries, so that they are in a better position to protect their natural resources.