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Developing a Global Soil Regime
… that could form the basis of a global instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of soil, and sets out the … placed in the broader context of terrestrial ecosystems, forest management and biodiversity loss.14 Goal 15 states: … include: • Zero net land degradation by 2030, • Zero net forest degradation by 2030, and • Drought policies and …
Protected Areas in East Asia: Evaluating and strengthening implementation of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas and the East Asian Regional Action Plan
… Thailand Copyright: © 2011 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … both countries. Containing extensive, contiguous primary forest and the highest plant biodiversity of any in the cool … the North Korea side underwent extensive loss of primary forest - between 50-75% had been logged by 2007. The extent …
Wildlife protection and trafficking assessment in Kenya - Drivers and trends of transnational wildlife crime in Kenya and its role as a transit point for trafficked species in East Africa
… animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. TRAFFIC is a … Assessment and Priority Setting WLFC Wildlife and Forest Crime viii TRAFFIC report: Wildlife Protection and … recognized the need to update status data for elephants in forest habitats, fighting poaching, securing more range and …
Guidelines for Protected Areas Legislation
… Bonn, Germany Copyright: © 2011 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … World Summit on Sustainable Development 71 7.7 Sustainable forest management 72 7.8 Sustainable fisheries management 73 … Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries US United States …
Role of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
… Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, Convention … in line with obligations under international agreements Forest area as a proportion of total land area; Proportion of … and reforestation globally Progress towards sustainable forest management Target 5 By 2020, the rate of loss of all …
FAO's work on Climate Change
… from deforestation have fallen, deforestation and forest degradation still account for an estimated … to monitor and reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), as well as to enhance carbon sequestration through conservation, management and expansion of forests. å …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… Forest Degradation in Developing Countries, and the role of conservation, … sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks RTFG … and associations, laws on environment, soil conservation, wildlife, protected areas, plant … of forest cover, conservation of biodiversity, forest …
Guidance for identifying and designating peatlands, wet grasslands, mangroves and coral reefs as Wetlands of International Importance
… and thus in need of urgent priority action to ensure their conservation and wise use. 3. This additional guidance … by mangroves, they should not be managed as a simple forest resource. 42. A large proportion of the world’s … patches, particular communities, or landforms to focus conservation and management actions; b) provision for …
Sustainable tourism in protected areas: Guidelines for planning and management
… 00 15 E-mail: wcpa@hq.iucn.org www.wcpa.iucn.org The World Conservation UnionThe World Conservation Union Sustainable … Australia, ©Paul F. J. Eagles; Birding in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Costa Rica, ©Jim Boissoneault and Banff … growth through tourism (Marty, 1984). Elsewhere, several forest reserves were set up in South Africa in the last years …
Shared resources: Issues of governance
… Bonn, Germany Copyright: © 2008 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of … 46 3.5.2 Partnerships to address global fishery and forest issues .............................. 47 3.5.3 Bank … pristine landscapes, tourism (eco- and industrial), and forest and mineral resources. They are also areas of poverty, …