Publications
Identifying Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas on Seamounts
Seamounts are major topographic features on the high seas and form distinctive habitats in areas that would otherwise be dominated by sedimentary plains (Clark et al. 2010). They are typified by biota that is distinct from species in surrounding sedimentary areas and can be extremely vulnerable to disturbance (Clark et al. 2010). They are a focus for conservation within national boundaries but are not specifically managed on the high seas.
A workshop, organised by GOBI and Censeam and supported by Sloan Foundation, took place at the end of 2010 with three primary goals:
-Determine suitable data for identification of EBSAs (Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas) for seamounts
-Develop a process for the identification of priority EBSAs for seamounts
-Identify candidate EBSAs form existing seamount data and knowledge.
This report describes the provisional process for identification of EBSAs and gives an example from the South Pacific Ocean.
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28 Feb 2012 | Downloads - publication
Blue Carbon Policy Framework
The first policy framework outlining activities needed to include coastal marine areas such as mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrasses into the work of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has been presented in a report by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and Conservation International (CI). …
20 Dec 2011 | Downloads - publication
Ecologically or biologically significant areas in the pelagic realm : examples and guidelines : workshop report
Ecologically or biologically significant areas in the pelagic realm : examples and guidelines : workshop report …
18 Nov 2011 | Downloads - publication
Réflexions et recommandations pour la pisciculture de truites
Le ministère chargé de l’agriculture, de la pêche et de l’aquaculture(MAAPRAT) par le biais de la Direction de la Pêche maritime et de l’Aquaculture (DPMA) a sollicité l’Union internationale de conservation de la Nature (UICN) pour organiser une réflexion (conduitelors d’un séminaire, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, sept. 2010) puis rédiger ce guide, à partir desexpériences respectives de tous les partenaires sur un thème porteur d’espoirs, tantpour les pisciculteurs que pour le ministère : Salmoniculture durable en France : enjeux etvisions partagées entre les acteurs, indicateurs de durabilité et bonnes pratiques …
08 Sep 2011 | Downloads - publication
Gestion des Aires Marines Protégées - Manuel pour la région de l'Océan Indien Occidental
Les AMPs (Aires Marines Protégées) ont été établies à travers
le monde pour diverses raisons, comme la conservation, le
tourisme et l’éducation. Au moment de la production de ce
Manuel, on compte plus de 70 sites individuels (nommés au
niveau national et international) dans l’Océan Indien
Occidental (OIO), parmi lesquels une certaine forme de gestion
existe. La plupart de ces sites sont gérés sous mandat
offi ciel du gouvernement, tandis que d’autres correspondent
à des arrangements traditionnels ou locaux ; par ailleurs, ces
sites correspondent à un éventail de protection allant des
zones de ‘non pêche’ complétement protégées à des zones à
usages mutiples. Dans la région, chaque pays a maintenant
une ou plusieurs AMPs, et le nombre est en augmentation. …
19 Jul 2011 | Downloads - publication
Guidelines for protected areas legislation
Guidelines for protected areas legislation …
08 Jun 2011 | Downloads - publication
Ocean acidification - Making it clear
A fresh look at the global problem of ocean acidification for those people who want to know a little more. …
13 May 2011 | Downloads - publication
Mitigating Climate Change through Restoration and Management of Coastal Wetlands and Near-shore Marine Ecosystems
Challenges and Opportunities
12 May 2011 | Downloads - publication
Coral Reef Resilience Assessment of the Bonaire National Marine Park, Netherlands Antilles
Although Bonaire’s coral reefs remain among the healthiest and most resilient in the Caribbean, this IUCN report based on the IUCN Resilience Assessment of Coral Reefs highlights some of the threats that exist to Bonaire’s coral reefs, and which could have serious implications for resilience to future climate change and other threats. The report identified recommendations for addressing the current threats, as well as high and low resilience sites.
12 May 2011 | Downloads - publication
IUCN/NRDC Workshop to Identify Areas of Ecological and Biological Significance or Vulnerability in the Arctic Marine Environment
Human activity is expanding in the Arctic marine environment, in part due to warming ocean temperatures and the dramatic loss of summer sea ice. New and expanding human uses include fishing, shipping and offshore oil and gas development. All have the potential to place major additional stress on ocean ecosystems which are already undergoing profound change related to warming, sea ice loss, and alterations in ocean chemistry.
12 May 2011 | Downloads - publication
