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Integrating biodiversity into the Sustainable Development Agenda: An...
Current negative trends in nature could seriously undermine progress towards sustainable development. Only 10 years remain to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable... -
Sailing towards a plastic-free ocean
Awareness of and global concern for marine plastic pollution continues to grow, with initiatives being implemented to tackle the problem worldwide. The Osaka Blue Ocean Vision,... -
A better world Vol 6 - action on SDG 14 to increase understanding of ocean debris
Marine plastic pollution is considered one of the most serious global environmental challenges, impacting marine life in every corner of the ocean. From surface waters to the... -
A marine spatial planning framework for areas beyond national jurisdiction
Human activities in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) are increasing in type, scale and intensity, having the potential to negatively impact marine biodiversity in this... -
Strengthening CITES implementation in Central America and the Caribbean
Articles III and IV of the CITES Convention state that Parties shall only export Appendix II listed species when they are satisfied that such export will not be detrimental to... -
Area-based planning in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: A synthesis
This synthesis report draws on the different studies developed under the ABNJ Deep Seas project and provides insights into the future of cross-sectoral area-based planning in... -
Case study: Migrations of Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) in the Eastern...
The ocean is home to many marine animals which embark upon migrations, connecting different parts of the ocean. These migration pathways do not recognise human-made boundaries... -
Case Study: Eastern Pacific leatherback turtles' (Dermochelys coriacea)...
The ocean is home to many marine animals which embark upon migrations, connecting different parts of the ocean. These migration pathways do not recognise human-made boundaries... -
Case Study: Migratory behaviour and management implications of green sea...
The ocean is home to many marine animals which embark upon migrations, connecting different parts of the ocean. These migration pathways do not recognise human-made boundaries... -
Review and accountability mechanisms of selected international agreements to...
This briefing document presents an overview of a number of review and accountability mechanisms developed under a range of international agreements. By sharing lessons relating... -
Biodiversity and ecosystem services in performance standards for business
This article discusses UNEP-WCMC's work with the CBD Secretariat and other partners to examine and compare the various standards for commonalities and gaps. The gaps and... -
Connectivity: A critical biodiversity consideration in global ocean sustainability
The relevance of connectivity for marine biodiversity has been recognised in the negotiations for a new international legally binding instrument for the conservation and... -
Learning from experience: case studies of area-based planning in ABNJ
Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) cover 40% of the surface of the planet, and provide a wide range of marine ecosystem services that play a vital role in supporting... -
The importance of mangroves to people: A call to action
This global synthesis report serves as a call to action to decision makers. It provides a science-based synthesis of the different types of goods and services provided by... -
Compendium of guidance on achieving synergies among biodiversity-related...
There is wide recognition of the need to enhance cooperation and create opportunities for synergies in implementing the biodiversity-related conventions at the national level,... -
World Atlas of Seagrasses
Seagrasses are unique as they are the only marine flowering plants. Seagrass beds form complex physical structures and are a highly productive ecosystem. This enables them to... -
A global map to aid the identification and screening of critical habitat for...
Marine industries face a number of risks that necessitate careful analysis prior to making decisions on the siting of operations and facilities. An important emerging... -
Global screening for Critical Habitat in the terrestrial realm
Critical Habitat has become an increasingly important concept used by the finance sector and businesses to identify areas of high biodiversity value. The International Finance... -
Mapping of current and potential use of biodiversity indicators across...
The table was based on global indicator reviews conducted by the UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), and aims to enhance coherence in the... -
Submarine Cables and the Oceans: Connecting the World
This report results from collaboration between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), which represents the...