Author: David Stone
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: commission, survival, species, relatives, raccoons
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 1995-01-01
List price: $8.00
ISBN-10: 2831700515
ISBN-13: 9782831700519

These booklets give the general reader facts and information about fur-bearing mammals from a more conservation-oriented perspective than information generally available from other sources. Each is based on the relevant SSC Action Plan, and is well-illustrated with color photographs and a center spread of sketches showing the animals in action.

Authors:Michael Hoffmann, Dave Mech, Claudio Sillero-Zubiri,
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: survey, conservation, action, plan, status, dogs, foxes, wolves, jackals, canids
Number of Pages: 430
Published: 2004-06-28
List price: $54.00
ISBN-10: 2831707862
ISBN-13: 9782831707860

The new Canid Action Plan synthesizes the current knowledge on the biology, ecology and status of all wild canid species, and outlines the conservation actions and projects needed to secure their long-term survival. Aiming at conservation biologists, ecologists, local conservation officials, administrators, educators, and all others dealing with canids in their jobs, the authors aspire to stimulate the conservation of all canids by highlighting problems, debating priorities and suggesting action

Author: Marc Hockings
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: protected, effectiveness, practice, guidelines, areas, area, management, framework, assessing, evaluating
Number of Pages: 105
Published: 2006-12-01
List price: $33.00
ISBN-10: 2831709393
ISBN-13: 9782831709390

The Framework for management effectiveness developed by the IUCN World Commission for Protected Areas was published in the first version of this Best Practice Guideline. It is further explained and interpreted, although not substantially altered, in this version. A number of key guidelines for good practice in evaluation are presented from many practitioners around the world, and important needs and directions for the future are identified.

Author: WCMCIUCN Commission on National Parks and Protect
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: review, national, systems, afrotropical, vol, areas, world, protected
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 1992-01-01
List price: $40.00
ISBN-10: 2831700922
ISBN-13: 9782831700922

This four volume directory was published for the IVth World Parks Congress held in Caracas, Venezuela, in February 1992, by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) and IUCN in cooperation with the British Petroleum Company p.l.c. This is the first time a world-wide survey of protected area systems has been compiled by WCMC. It is organized into national accounts, each comprising a description of the national protected areas system, accompanied by a summary list and map of protected areas. The directory aims to provide extensive background information on the protected area systems of th

Authors:IUCN, E&P Forum,
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: oil, guidelines, exploration, protection, regions, environmental, subarctic, gas, production, arctic, onshore
Number of Pages: 36
Published: 1993-01-01
List price: $16.00
ISBN-10: 2831701880
ISBN-13: 9782831701882

This publication, prepared in cooperation with the oil industry’s Exploration Production Forum, sets out the oil exploration process, describes the potential environmental consequences of exploration and recommends measures for the prevention or minimization of adverse impacts. The material is based on the experience of IUCN’s Environmental Assessment Service.

Author: David Wortman
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: sustainability, people, engaging
Number of Pages: 137
Published: 2004-06-28
List price: $16.00
ISBN-10: 2831708230
ISBN-13: 9782831708232

Presents a guide to assist educators who are wrestling with educating for sustainability, by reflecting on the theory and practice of how to engage people in sustainable development and a framework of good practice (theory). The publication is intended to inspire actions for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-14) by illustrating innovation and practice in education with case studies, examples and interviews. Innovation and experiences in Education for Sustainable Development are highlighted from a broad range of contexts ± formal, non-formal and informal sector

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Na
Publisher: World Conservation Union
Keywords: fisheries, sustainable, labelling, eco
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 1999-06-01
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 283170507X
ISBN-13: 9782831705071