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National Red data book of mammals in Jordan
This is the first national Red List assessment of the 85 mammalian species, reported from Jordan. The aim was to assess the national conservation status of the terrestrial mammals in Jordan. The ...
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Sustainable tourism in protected areas : guidelines for planning and management
The link between protected areas and tourism is as old as the history of protected areas. Though the relationship is complex and sometimes adversarial, tourism is always a critical component to ...
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IUCN Commission Statement on the Culling of the Mauritius Fruit Bat
As a globally threatened and endemic species, the decision for mass culls is of great concern to the IUCN Species Survival Commission and conservation organisations worldwide since a reduction in ...
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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 ...
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Restoring ecosystems to reduce drought risk
Historically, droughts have caused extensive damage. Effective responses to drought remain a challenge, with reactive and crisis-oriented approaches dominating many interventions. The consequences of ...
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Conflict and conservation
Conflict and conservation focuses on armed conflict and nature. The theme is highly timely as armed conflicts cause great economic and social harm, as well as environmental damage around the world.
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Sacred natural sites : guidelines for protected area managers
Sacred sites are the oldest form of protected areas and many of them are very important biodiversity reservoirs. This book will help conservation professionals and the custodians of sacred sites ...
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Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts : status survey and conservation action plan for bryophytes
Bryophytes are of great importance in their ecosystems and for human well-being. They stabilise soil crust through colonisation of bare grounds and rocks; they are essential in nutrient recycling, ...
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The Legacy of Sydney: Reflections on 10 Years After the 6th World Parks Congress, Australia, and ‘The Promise of Sydney’
A decade has passed since the 6th IUCN World Parks Congress convened in Sydney, Australia, in November 2014. This Congress ...
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IUCN and Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT showcase new tools and supports for restoration at CBD COP16
Global Environment Facility (GEF), and Alliance Bioversity International & CIAT discussed the My Farm Trees application at ...
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IUCN President emphasises global importance of freshwater ecosystems as momentum builds behind Freshwater Challenge
IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak used her remarks at the high-level One Water Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 3 December to ...
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IUCN Oceania highlights success and collaboration in the Kiwa Initiative
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Oceania Regional Office is proud to announce significant progress under the Kiwa Initiative, revealed during the 9th Kiwa Steering Committee ...