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Habitat improvement and Strategic Sites at Kuiburi National Park

2009-11-21

Habitat improvement and Strategic Sites at Kuiburi National Park

2009-11-21

รายงานการวิจัยเสือโคร่งอุทยานแห่งชาติกุยบุรี

2009-11-21

Summary of the Ecology and Conservation of Tigers and their Prey in Kuiburi National Park, Thailand

Kuiburi National Park in Thailand is part of the Tenasserim Tiger Conservation
Landscape, a globally significant region for tigers. This project (ongoing since 2006)
combines field research, outreach, and adaptive management directed towards the
recovery of tigers and their prey in Kuiburi National Park.
Tigers use about 50% of the park’s area, centered on the central portion of the park
where abundance and diversity of major prey species (gaur, sambar, pigs, and
muntjacs) is highest.
Low prey abundance is the main threat to tiger conservation in Kuiburi. Three prey
recovery zones were established in 2007. Patrolling and village outreach efforts
have been focused on these zones. Sambar, gaur, pigs, and muntjacs are each
increasing in abundance and distribution in at least 1 zone.
Estimated tiger abundance in the park is 10 individuals, with a density of 1.0 adult
tiger per 100 km2. Tiger distribution and abundance has been stable since 2006.
Tigers are breeding in the park―3 cubs have been photographed since 2006.
Outreach efforts have reached at least 700 people around in villages and towns
around the park. Research results were returned to local villages to promote
understanding of the rationale for park management actions and elicit local
support for prey recovery efforts.
An improved patrolling and threat monitoring system was initiated in 2008.

Compliance with the FAO Fisheries Code of Conduct in the Coral Triangle

2009-11-20

Coral Triangle Live Reef Fish Food Trade Brochure

2009-11-20

Cambio climático, COP 15, deforestación y La Hora del Planeta

2009-11-19

El cambio climático es el problema ambiental más importante al que se enfrenta la humanidad y es atribuido directa o indirectamente a las actividades humanas que, a partir de la revolución industrial, aumentaron considerablemente la concentración de GEI en la atmósfera por consumo de energía fósil (industria, transporte, domicilios, oficinas), deforestación y el incremento de actividades ganaderas y agrícolas, entre otras.

El clima actual cambiará en los próximos años a una velocidad mayor por el efecto de la acción del hombre. Cada año se observan más frecuentes fenómenos meteorológicos extremos (huracanes, tormentas intensas, inundaciones, sequías) y otros fenómenos que tendrán serias consecuencias en la vida del hombre.

WWF: Deforestación neta cero hasta el año 2020

2009-11-19

En la 9ª Conferencia de las Partes (COP 9) de la Convención sobre Diversidad Biológica (CBD) en mayo de 2008 en Bonn, delegados de 67 países comprometieron su apoyo al llamado de WWF para promover una meta de deforestación neta cero para el año 2020.

La deforestación continúa a un ritmo alarmante –13 millones de hectáreas por año, o 36 canchas de fútbol por minuto (7,3 millones de hectáreas “netas” al año de pérdida de bosque, considerando restauración y reforestación de bosques). La deforestación y degradación de bosques, especialmente en los trópicos, tiene consecuencias dramáticas para la biodiversidad, el clima global y las personas.

Coral Triangle Climate Change Brochure

2009-11-19

Coral Triangle Marine Protected Areas Brochure

2009-11-19

Coral Triangle Marine Turtles Brochure

2009-11-19

Coral Triangle Tuna Brochure

2009-11-19

NGO Copenhagen Treaty support documents

2009-11-16

Some voices now say that we have run out of time for a comprehensive climate change deal in Copenhagen; that we should only focus on some of the early action and implementation issues and tackle the politically difficult issues later; that a scientifically-based, comprehensive and ratifiable outcome is not feasible at this point in time; or not necessary.

Our response is: we do not need more time, it is not impossible, what we need is the political will to take the hard, ambitious decisions to reach agreement on a comprehensive and legally binding deal in Copenhagen, in December 2009.

Biodiversity Briefing
In version 1.0 of the Copenhagen Climate Treaty consideration of biodiversity and ecosystems is implicit in the carbon budget and the related targets. More explicitly, biodiversity and ecosystems are referred to in the shared vision, adaptation and reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation sections.

Shipping and Aviation Briefing
This paper describes a change in the approach to international bunker emissions from that taken in Treaty Version 1.0.

ZCAPs Briefing
Version 1.0 of the Treaty proposed that all developed countries, including newly industrialized countries (NICs), submit a Zero Carbon Action Plan (ZCAP) for their country to the proposed Copenhagen Climate Facility.

The Real Deal
A climate deal at Copenhagen is not impossible: we do not need more time, what we need is the political will to take the hard, ambitious decisions to reach agreement on a comprehensive and legally binding deal in Copenhagen, in December 2009.

This document demonstrates that all the core elements are on the table: it is a compilation of text put forth by Parties themselves, taken from the most recent non-papers. Text has been adjusted and edited where it is not ambitious enough, or where linkages are missing, and sorted into a coherent legal framework. In a few cases, it has been supplemented by paragraphs to address gaps in the current non-papers.

Modelos de Negocios: Una Guía para lograr negocios que permitan Generan ingresos para Conservación de Cuencas y Biodiversidad

2009-11-13

Es importante tomar en cuenta que uno de los bienes naturales más importantes para el planeta es
el agua. El agua nos une como región y nos vuelve interdependientes. Sin embargo, es un recurso
muy seriamente amenazado por varias actividades productivas mal manejadas como la agricultura,
pesquería, forestería y el turismo masivo.

Bajo este contexto, trabajar conjuntamente en el manejo integrado de cuencas y en conservar los
ecosistemas naturales adquiere gran relevancia, tomando en cuenta que existe una interconexión
ecosistémica que nos une y a la vez nos hace co-responsables de las políticas y buenas prácticas
adoptadas para su conservación y buen manejo en cada país de la región.

Communication Solutions for Low Carbon Cities

2009-11-13

Low Carbon ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Solutions is an umbrella term for the information technology field that can contribute to reductions of CO2 emissions. It includes any communication device or application, encompassing: mobile phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and m-health.

ICT is often simply referred to as “IT” and solutions that focus on the communication aspect can be called “low carbon communication solutions”.

Plan de Manejo de la Chunga

2009-11-11

El presente documento "Plan General de Manejo de la Chunga" fue elaborado con el objetivo de fomentar el uso y aprovechamiento ordenado de esta especie no maderable propio de los bosques del Darién.

Biodiversity & the EU Budget: Making the case for conserving biodiversity in the context of the EU Budget Review

2009-11-09

The EU will not reach its goal of halting biodiversity loss by 2010.

The WWF report (commissioned to the Institute for European Environmental Policy, IEEP) shows that continued and increased EU funding for biodiversity is fundamental to protect biodiversity and related ecosystem services in the EU.

At this moment, neither sufficient budget nor efficient financing mechanisms are in place to ensure that existing opportunities deliver the necessary level of protection.

WWF therefore recommends covering the core costs of biodiversity through a specific biodiversity fund and to provide complementary funding sources via other EU funds which need to become obligatory. Overall it has to be ensured, that spending within all EU funds does not harm biodiversity.

Next year will therefore be a major milestone for biodiversity policy both in the EU and globally. Europe will have to show that it is ready for a new policy approach that combines environment and economic benefits.

WWF Caucasus newsletter

2009-11-09

In this issue:

Restoration of Forests in Southern Caucasus
Establishment of two new protected areas - Arevik National Park and Zangezur Sanctuary in Armenia
Opening of Chakvistavi visitors center and nature trail in Mtirala National Park
CEPF Footprints Across the Caucasus Hotspot: 5 years' investment finalized

GFTN Participants Supply Information (Bolivia & Peru)

2009-11-06

This supply information (exporter profile) has been created to promote hardwood species from GFTN participants in the Latin American region, particularly Peru and Bolivia. Find out also about various types of certified timber and lesser known species available in the region.

WWF Caucasus Newsletter

2009-11-05

In this issue:

History and Development
The First Transboundary Project in the Caucasus
Restoration of Forests in Southern Caucasus

CEPF footprints in the Caucasus

2009-11-05

The CEPF Investment was officially launched in May 2004 and a total of $8.5 million was committed over five years for biodiversity conservation in the Caucasus Hotspot. This investment was coordinated and managed through the mutual efforts of CEPF and the WWF Caucasus PO. During the investment period, CEPF awarded 42 grants to civil society organizations. To analyze achievements, lessons learned and work our clear vision for future challenges the special brochure dedicated to the CEPF investment portfolio in the Caucasus has been recently published.