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World Trade in Crocodilian Skins reports
UNEP-WCMC has produced a series of reports as part of the International Alligator and Crocodile Trade Study (IACTS) which provide an overview of global trade in crocodilian... -
A synthesis of available scientific input to inform the development of the...
This report draws on discussions held during a workshop convened at Clare College, University of Cambridge, UK from May 20-24, 2019. The workshop, entitled ‘Gaining consensus... -
Access to genetic resources and benefit sharing: a review of existing frameworks
Knowledge and awareness should be built through increased collaboration and exchange of experience across sectors, facilitated by governments, donors, civil society... -
Biodiversity Measures for Business: Corporate biodiversity measurement,...
This paper reviews the drivers and current practice around business measurement, reporting and disclosure on biodiversity, investigates the role of these approaches in future... -
Strengthening Synergies: How action to achieve post-2020 global biodiversity...
The climate and biodiversity crises are fundamentally connected and more integrated approaches are needed to address them effectively. The one-year delay in the 2020... -
UNEP-WCMC Programme Response to Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic caused devastating human, social, and economic distress in almost every part of the world and has reinforced the need for urgent action on reversing... -
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...