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2nd session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Advisory Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources and Technologies, Rome, Italy, 19-20 October 2017.

Published online: 01 Aug 2018

Content type: Bulletin; Conference proceedings

The establishment of the Advisory Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources and Technologies (Working Group) and its terms of reference were approved...

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Exploring the potential for 'gene conservation units' to conserve genetic diversity in wild populations.

Published online: 03 Jul 2021

Authors: Minter, M. & O'Brien, D. & Cottrell, J. & Ennos, R. & Hill, J. K. & Hall, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Genetic diversity is important for species persistence and Gene Conservation Units (GCUs) have been implemented for forest trees to protect genetic di...

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The bright green hotspot: outcomes of the Emerald Triangle Protected Forests Complex project, 2000-2016.

Published online: 23 May 2018

Content type: Bulletin

This report presents the encouraging results of a long-running project to improve transboundary management in the Emerald Triangle Protected Forests C...

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Working with indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in large-scale ecological assessments: reviewing the experience of the IPBES Global Assessment.

Published online: 28 Nov 2020

Authors: McElwee, P. & Fernández-Llamazares, Á. & Aumeeruddy-Thomas, Y. & Babai, D. & Bates, P. & Galvin, K. & Guèze, M. & Liu JianGuo & Molnár, Z. & Ngo, H. T. & Reyes-García, V. & Chowdhury, R. R. & Samakov, A. & Shrestha, U. B. & Díaz, S. & Brondízio, E. S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

There have been calls for greater inclusion of Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in applied ecosystems research and ecological assessments. The Int...

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Implementing REDD+ and adaptation to climate change in the Congo Basin: review of projects, initiatives and opportunities for synergies.

Published online: 13 Jan 2016

Authors: Pavageau, C. & Tiani, A. M.

Content type: Bulletin

This report presents the state of progress of projects and initiatives to promote adaptation and REDD+ in the Congo Basin region and it analyses oppor...

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Shade tree trait diversity and functions in agroforestry systems: a review of which traits matter.

Published online: 09 Sep 2024

Authors: Isaac, M. E. & Gagliardi, S. & Ordoñez, J. C. & Sauvadet, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Shade trees in agroforestry systems confer ecosystem services, such as enhanced soil fertility from diverse litter inputs, microclimate regulation via...

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The water-energy nexus: an earth science perspective.

Published online: 16 Nov 2016

Authors: Healy, R. W. & Alley, W. M. & Engle, M. A. & McMahon, P. B. & Bales, J. D.

Content type: Bulletin

Water availability and use are closely connected with energy development and use. Water cannot be delivered to homes, businesses, and industries witho...

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Centring justice in conceptualizing and improving access to urban nature.

Published online: 06 Sep 2023

Authors: Langhans, K. E. & Echeverri, A. & Daws, S. C. & Moss, S. N. & Anderson, C. B. & Chaplin-Kramer, R. & Hendershot, J. N. & Liu, L. & Mandle, L. & Nguyen, O. & Ou, S. X. & Remme, R. P. & Schmitt, R. J. P. & Vogl, A. & Daily, G. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

As humanity has become increasingly urban, a growing number of people have been deprived of access to nature and the benefits it provides. This is esp...

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Review: plant functional traits in agroecosystems: a blueprint for research.

Published online: 23 Dec 2015

Authors: Martin, A. R. & Isaac, M. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Functional trait-based ecological research has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of natural plant community dynamics. However, to date,...

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Review: potential roles of soil fauna in improving the efficiency of rain gardens used as natural stormwater treatment systems.

Published online: 23 Dec 2015

Authors: Mehring, A. S. & Levin, L. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Natural treatment systems such as rain gardens aim to overcome the negative effects of urbanization on water quality, availability, and freshwater and...

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