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Best practice guidelines for the re-introduction of great apes
… management of natural resources. The phi- losophy for environmental conservation and management of IUCN and other … a rescue may be necessary, and be the only option, in an environmental emergency. Great ape re-introductions should … questions of time and personnel. By contrast, there are no standard protocols for movement of nonhuman primates for the …
World Wildlife Crime Report - Trafficking in protected species
… that made the development of this report possible: Environmental Investigation Agency, European Commission … trade do not extend into national markets, so domestic environmental laws should be expanded to provide protection … wildlife among total seizures (aggregated on the basis of standard value*) 2005-2014 Source: World WISE *see online …
IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2 - A conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites
… in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources … can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. … Outlook Assessments carried out every three years to a standard format, 2017 marks the first time that results can …
An introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
… nature et des ressources naturelles Deuxième édition IUCN Environmental Policy and Law Paper No. 56 Rev. IUCN – The … by: IUCN, Gland, Switzerland in collaboration with IUCN Environmental Law Centre, Bonn, Ger- many Publié par: UICN, … update the 1968 Convention and bring it to the level and standard of modern multilateral environmental agreements. It …
Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principles, Guidelines and Best Practices
… practice. IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government … Research Equilibrium Research promotes positive environmental and social change by linking targeted research … Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and its Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP). Nigel …
Position document for Rotterdam Convention COP8 Meeting - 2017
… Rotterdam Convention COP8 Meeting - 2017 For environmental occupational health safe and responsible use … as to its generic characteristics, health related issues, environmental aspects and its responsible and controlled … is the real essence of the Rotterdam Convention. nOteS For environmental occupational health safe and responsible use …
Change : Adaptation of water resources management to climate change
… for water management to respond to changing social, environmental, economic and political realities. Current … wide process for addressing one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Only by thinking, working … to improve environmental conditions, increase the standard of living, create jobs and increase income. Healthy …
Technical guidelines on hazardous wastes: physico-chemical treatment (d9) and biological treatment (d8)
… Environmental Status … ANNEX 2 Additional Information concerning Environmental Impact Assessments .....60 TABLE I Examples of … confidence that it will not vary beyond certain limits. Environmental status One of the leading principles of waste … is unlikely, or at worst - minimal. A lack of globally standard terminology in this area results in several …
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Equity in ABS Governance
… seen as one of the primary indicators of unsustainable environmental pressures, while re- duction of inequality has … mainstreaming gender equity and equality in all relevant environmental law and policy. IUCN seeks to influence, … to male and female indigenous people.42 This sets a standard which should inform the implementation of the …
Transboundary Air Pollution - extract from InforMEA e-learning course
… Site: UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION PORTAL ON MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS Course:Introductory Course on the … generate the majority of these gases and the resulting environmental problems. Emissions of SO and NO originate from … or even thousands of kilometres. Consequently, the environmental impacts from air pollution may occur in areas …