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IUCN SSC Firefly Specialist Group
Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) are among the most charismatic insects on Earth. The mission of our IUCN SSC Firefly Specialist Group is to identify and work to conserve threatened firefly species ...
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Achieving 30x30: The Role of Nature Positive Tourism in Meeting Global Biodiversity Targets
With over 50% of global tourism relying on nature, the sector has the potential to play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation. At the 19th Meeting of the UN Tourism Committee on Tourism and ...
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IUCN Secretariat
IUCN’s headquarters are in Gland, near Geneva, Switzerland, and we have regional, outpost, country and project offices around the world. In addition to contributing knowledge, convening and ...
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Situation analysis on the roles and risks of wildlife in the emergence of human infectious diseases
This situation analysis presents a thorough, evidence-based examination of the relationship between wildlife and zoonosis, wildlife and emerging human pathogens and associated diseases, their origins, ...
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The role of Indigenous peoples and local communities in effective and equitable conservation
A 2021 study led by members of CEESP's Theme on Human Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods provides yet more evidence that conservation led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, based around ...
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The Mediterranean Red List
In much the same way as a barometer measures atmospheric pressure to help us prepare for adverse weather conditions, the IUCN Mediterranean Red List measures the pressures acting on species in this ...
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OECMs Discussion Paper: Framing the Issues
The overall aim of this document is to help set out the issues, considerations and questions relevant to the Task Force’s mandate, namely: to develop guidance for IUCN members and CBD Parties on the ...
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The impact of IUCN resolutions on international conservation efforts : an overview
This paper briefly highlights some of the major impacts and influences that IUCN Resolutions have had on conservation. It is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to focus attention on some of the ...
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Cities and nature
Cities are home to 4.4 billion people — well over half of humanity. This figure is projected to reach 6.7 billion by 2050. Rapid and uncontrolled urbanisation brings dramatic environmental change, ...
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The conservation status of marine biodiversity of the Pacific Islands of Oceania
Authors: Buchanan, J.R., Carpenter, K.E., Greenfield, D.W., Harvey, M.S., Harwell, H.D., Larson, H.K., Lawrence, A., Linardich, C., Matsuura, K., Motomura, H., Munroe ...
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IUCN WCPA Cultural and Spiritual Values of Protected Areas Specialist Group
The Cultural & Spiritual Values of Protected Areas Specialist Group aims to promote the appropriate recognition and inclusion of all relevant cultural and spiritual values, knowledge, and meanings ...
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IUCN SSC Sea Cucumber Specialist Group
Sea cucumbers are echinoderms in the class Holothuroidea and include over 1,700 extant species. Many sea cucumber species are threatened by overfishing to supply the luxury seafood market. Other ...