Conservation for a New Era

by McNeely, Jeffrey A.; Mainka, Susan A.

• ISBN13: 9782831711782
• ISBN10: 2831711789
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-31
• Publisher: World Conservation Union

Summary

Conservation for a New Eraoutlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008. The landmark publication takes on the pressing issues of today and highlights the solutions to be found through investing in nature. The book is essential reading for governments, businesses and decision makers. It provides a snapshot of the current situation, split into 21 easy-to-read sections, as well as a roadmap for the future.

Table of Contents

Acronyms	p. 4
Foreword	p. 6
Preface	p. 8
Acknowledgements	p. 11
The Barcelona Forum: A Diverse and Sustainable World	p. 12
The Ethics of 21st Century Conservation	p. 26
The Central Role of People	p. 32
Ecosystem Services: The Benefits People Receive from Nature	p. 38
Climate Change and Biodiversity	p. 46
Protected Areas: For Life's Sake	p. 56
Species Conservation: Today's Challenges	p. 62
A Post-Petroleum Future: What Does it Mean for Conservation?	p. 70
Conservation and Armed Conflict	p. 78
Confronting Disaster: Ecosystem Considerations for Post-Disaster Recovery	p. 86
Human Health and Biodiversity: How Conservation Can Contribute	p. 92
Developing a ôGreenö Economy	p. 98
Technology and Conservation	p. 106
International Cooperation	p. 114
Working with the Private Sector	p. 122
Forest Systems: Seeing the Forests and the Trees	p. 130
Marine Systems: Directing Conservation to the Sea	p. 138
Dryland Systems: It's about Water	p. 144
Freshwater Systems: Managing Flows for People and Nature	p. 152
Agricultural Systems: Biodiversity in Domesticated Landscapes	p. 160
Urban Systems: Conservation in the City	p. 168
A MAP for Conservation in a New Era	p. 176
References	p. 186
Index	p. 207
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