An Introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

An Introduction to the African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
Author: World Conservation Union
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9782831709130

The African Convention on the conservation of nature and natural resources was adopted in 1968 in Algiers. Considered the most forward looking regional agreement of the time, it influenced significantly the development of environmental law in Africa. Two and a half decades of intense developments in international environmental law made it necessary to revise this treaty, update its provisions and enlarge its scope. This was undertaken under the auspices of the African Union (previously OAU), and the revision was adopted by its Heads of State and Government in July 2003 in Maputo. The introduction provides an overview of this new international treaty, as well as a commentary to each of its provisions.

2nd Pan-African Symposium on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Africa

2nd Pan-African Symposium on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Africa
Author: Bihini won wa Musiti
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2003
Genre: Conservation of natural resources
ISBN: 2831706904

This bilingual publication results from a four-day symposium aimed at capturing the general directions and analytical issues that characterize approaches to sustainable use in Africa. The papers included in this work are organized under four major headings: modes of use, devolution, scale issues and external issues. Authors explore these themes through the use of case studies and the description of specific regional experiences. External issues are further explored in a series of commissioned policy papers which have also been included.

Mountain Biodiversity

Mountain Biodiversity
Author: Ch. Korner
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2019-09-18
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1000699013

Originally published in 2002, Mountain Biodiversity deals with the biological richness, function and change of mountain environments. The book was birthed from the first global conference on mountain biodiversity and was a contribution to the International Year of Mountains in 2002. The book examines biological diversity as essential for the integrity of mountain ecosystems and argues that this dependency is likely to increase as environmental climates and social conditions change. This book seeks to examine the biological riches of all major mountain ranges, from around the world and using existing knowledge on mountain biodiversity, examines a broad range of research in diversity, including that of plants, animals, human and bacterial diversity. The book also examines climate change and mountain biodiversity as well as land use and conservation.

Culture: urban future

Culture: urban future
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2016-12-31
Genre: Cities and towns
ISBN: 9231001701

Report presents a series of analyses and recommendations for fostering the role of culture for sustainable development. Drawing on a global survey implemented with nine regional partners and insights from scholars, NGOs and urban thinkers, the report offers a global overview of urban heritage safeguarding, conservation and management, as well as the promotion of cultural and creative industries, highlighting their role as resources for sustainable urban development. Report is intended as a policy framework document to support governments in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Urban Development and the New Urban Agenda.

Implementing the Nagoya Protocol

Implementing the Nagoya Protocol
Author: Brendan Coolsaet
Publisher: Hotei Publishing
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9004293213

The adoption of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 is a major landmark for the global governance of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The way in which it will be translated into practice will however depend on the concrete implementation in national country legislation across the world. Implementing the Nagoya Protocol compares existing ABS regimes in ten European countries, including one non-EU member and one EU candidate country, and critically explores several cross-cutting issues related to the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in the EU. Gathering some of the most professional and widely acclaimed experts in ABS issues, this book takes a major step towards filling a gap in the vast body of literature on national and regional implementation of global commitments regarding ABS and traditional knowledge.

Conservation de la Forêt Dense en Afrique Centrale Et de L'Ouest

Conservation de la Forêt Dense en Afrique Centrale Et de L'Ouest
Author: Kevin M. Cleaver
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1992
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780821322567

This volume brings together selected papers presented and discussed at the Conference on Conservation of West and Central African Rainforests, held in Abidjan, November 5-9, 1990.

Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development

Draft International Covenant on Environment and Development
Author: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. Commission on Environmental Law
Publisher: IUCN
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9782831705248

This is an updated edition of the 1995 version. In the mid-1980's, the IUCN CEL, in consultation with leading experts from around the world, began to respond to a need later identified by Agenda 21: the preparation of an integrated framework for international environmental law.

Plant Conservation Science and Practice

Plant Conservation Science and Practice
Author: Stephen Blackmore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2017-08-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1107148146

This book focuses on global efforts to protect plant diversity and the role that botanic gardens play in conserving plant species.