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Conservation implications of rainforest use patterns: mature forests provide more resources but secondary forests supply more medicine.

Published online: 06 Jan 2010

Authors: Gavin, M. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tropical rainforests are a global conservation priority. Robust arguments supporting rainforest conservation can attract funding and shape land-use ma...

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Improving the spatial inland wetland data for National Wetland Map 5 in South Africa to inform policy and decision-making.

Published online: 04 Sep 2019

Authors: Mbona, N. & Rivers-Moore, N. & Deventer, H. van & Skowno, A. & Kotze, D. & Dinala, K.

Content type: Bulletin

It is widely agreed that it is a high priority to achieve an accurate map of South Africa's wetlands. Such a map will provide a critical baseline into...

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New perspectives on plant biodiversity in Germany.

Published online: 16 Jun 2020

Authors: Kochersperger, P. & Haas, H. U. & Peters, J. & Schulte, M.

Content type: Bulletin article; Conference paper

Importance and protection of biodiversity is common sense in Germany shown by notable media coverage and many publicly funded programs to support cert...

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Optimal allocation of nature-based solutions to achieve climate mitigation and adaptation goals.

Published online: 11 Sep 2023

Authors: Villarreal-Rosas, J. & Rhodes, J. R. & Sonter, L. J. & Possingham, H. P. & Vogl, A. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Nature-based solutions (NbS) can prevent further climate change and increase local communities' capacity to adapt to the current impacts of climate ch...

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Potential implications of the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources for the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity. A submission from CGIAR to the Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Published online: 10 Oct 2018

Authors: Halewood, M. & Lopez Noriega, I & Ellis, D. & Roa, C. & Rouard, M. & Sackville Hamilton, R.

Content type: Miscellaneous

The Secretary of the CBD called on relevant organizations and stakeholders "to submit views and relevant information on any potential implications of ...

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An uncertainty approach to modelling climate change risk in South Africa.

Published online: 17 Jun 2015

Authors: Cullis, J. & Alton, T. & Arndt, C. & Cartwright, A. & Chang, A. & Gabriel, S. & Gebretsadik, Y. & Hartley, F. & Jager, G. de & Makrelov, K. & Robertson, G. & Schlosser, C. A. & Strzepek, K. & Thurlow, J.

Content type: Bulletin

This study represents the first attempt at an integrated approach to assessing the potential impacts of climate change on the national economy of Sout...

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Rawls in the mangrove: perceptions of justice in nature-based solutions projects.

Published online: 23 Oct 2023

Authors: Huxham, M. & Kairu, A. & Lang'at, J. K. & Kivugo, R. & Mwafrica, M. & Huff, A. & Shilland, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Adapting to and mitigating against climate change requires the protection and expansion of natural carbon sinks, especially ecosystems with exceptiona...

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How does learning about the future of the ocean impact children's emotional wellbeing? Insights from ocean literacy educators in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Published online: 12 Oct 2023

Authors: Murray, L. & Breheny, M. & Cumming, R. & Erueti, B. & Mooney, M. & Nash, K. L. & Severinsen, C. & Shanly, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Four decades of research on the health effects of 'connection to nature' identifies many wellbeing advantages for young people. Yet this literature ha...

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Building spaces of interactions between researchers and managers: case studies with wildlife monitoring and conservation in France.

Published online: 22 Sep 2023

Authors: Couturier, T. & Bauduin, S. & Astruc, G. & Blanck, A. & Canonne, C. & Chambert, T. & Chiffard, J. & Cosquer, A. & Cubaynes, S. & Curtet, L. & Dortel, E. & Drouet-Hoguet, N. & Duchamp, C. & Francesiaz, C. & Grente, O. & Jailloux, A. & Kervellec, M. & Lauret, V. & Lebreton, J. D. & Louvrier, J. & Marescot, L. & Mathevet, R. & Navas, M. L. & Perrot, C. & Poulet, N. & Quenette, P. Y. & Salas, M. & Souchay, G. & Vanpé, C. & Besnard, A. & Gimenez, O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

To document and halt biodiversity loss, monitoring, quantifying trends and assessing management and conservation strategies on wildlife populations an...

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Re-evaluating the sensitivity of habitats to climate change.

Published online: 22 Jun 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Staddon, P. & Thompson, P. & Short, C.

Content type: Reports

This report presents the results of an expert led assessment that refines the understanding of the sensitivity of habitats to climate change. Using th...

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