Search results
7 Results
Sorted by relevance
State of Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean
… also represents a source of abundant genetic resources for Latin America and the Caribbean. In other words, the … of the value of this biodiversity and of its associated ecosystem services, a number of protected areas have 1 UNEP, … employing approximately 10 million people.12 20. Payment for ecosystem services (for example, the maintenance …
Global biodiversity outlook 4 - A mid-term assessment of progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
… progress towards the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 Secretariat of the Convention on … healthy concen- trations of biodiversity, livelihoods, ecosystem services, natural habitats, and food security can … tive financial mechanisms, such as subsidy reform and payment for ecosystem services schemes, recognizing that a …
Voluntary Guidelines on National Forest Monitoring
… indicated, material may be copied, downloaded and printed for private study, research and teaching purposes, or for use … conservation of biodiversity and the provision of other ecosystem services. More recently, information on changes in … of international mechanisms (including REDD+) that provide payment for environmental services. Under these mechanisms, …
A moving target : Genetic resources and options for tracking and monitoring their international flows
… A Moving Target: Genetic Resources and Options for Tracking and Monitoring their International Flows ABS … a distinct meaning that is somewhat abstract. It is the payment in excess of the cost of the factor. For patented … in popular speech. Even for policy makers who pay lip service to economic theory, a “biodiversity cartel” is easier …
Guidelines for public use measurement and reporting at parks and protected areas
… T E D A R E A S ( W C PA ) F IR S T E DI T ION GUIDELINES for PUBLIC USE MEASUREMENT and REPORTING at PARKS and … PROTECTED AREAS AUTHORS: KENNETH E. HORNBACK National Park Service United States of America PAUL F. J. EAGLES University … per night or if party size is recorded along with fee payment. Entrance fees, on the other hand, might not be a …
Evaluating effectiveness : A framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas
… Evaluating Effectiveness A framework for assessing management effectiveness of protected areas 2nd … areas - 2nd edition Ecological Socio-economic and cultural Ecosystem services/ functions Catchment management and water … of sustained income-generating activities, including payment for environmental services, illustrate some of the …
Managing Natural World Heritage - World Heritage Resource Manual
… U R A L W O R L D H E R IT A G E World Heritage Convention For more information contact: UNESCO World Heritage Centre 7, … Rights in Relation to Protected Areas • Jon Day, Director, Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Use, Great Barrier … visitors are more open to contributing income through payment for visitor services and products. They are also more …