Conserving our Sea of Islands: State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Oceania

Protected and conserved areas are vital for safeguarding our unique biodiversity - as well as underpinning culture and livelihoods. This report is the first comprehensive regional assessment of protected and conserved areas. The biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme (BIOPAMA) supported the preparation pf this report. Call Number: [EL],333.95 CONISBN/ISSN: 978-2-8317-2214-6,978-2-8317-2215-3Physical Description: 272 p.

Global Protected Areas seem Insufficient to Safeguard half of the World Mammals from Human-Induced Extinction

Protected areas (PAs) are a cornerstone of global conservation and central to international
plans to minimize global extinctions. During the coming century, global ecosystem
destruction and fragmentation associated with increased human population and
economic activity could make the long-term survival of most terrestrial vertebrates even
more dependent on PAs.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 8 p.

Participation, not enalties: Community Involvement and Equitable Governance Contribute to more Effective Multiuse Protected areas

Accelerating ecosystem degradation has spurred proposals ti vastly expand the extent of protected areas (PCs), potentially affecting the livelihoods and well-being of indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) worldwide.Call Number: [EL]Physical Description: 13 p.