A review of studies on ecosystem services in Africa
Abstract: Assessments of ecosystem services (ES) are vital for Africa’s sustainability.
Biodiversity and ecosystem services on the African continent – What is changing, and what are our options?
Abstract: Throughout the world, biodiversity and nature's contributions to people are under threat, with clear changes evident.
GESTION DURABLE DES FORÊTS ET DE LA FAUNE SAUVAGE EN AFRIQUE: Améliorer la valeur, les avantages et les services
La gestion durable des forêts a été encouragée comme un moyen important d'assurer que les forêts demeurent de génération en génération.
How effective are the protected areas of East Africa?
Abstract: Protected areas are the cornerstone of in situ conservation and their effective management is critical for maintaining biodiversity in the long term.
Lessons learned from 18 years of implementing the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT)
Citation: Stolton, S, Dudley, N, Belokurov, A, Deguignet, M, Burgess, ND, Hockings, M, Leverington, F, MacKinnon, K & Young, L 2019, 'Lessons learned from 18 years of implementing the managemen
Linking ecosystem services to livelihoods in southern Africa
Abstract: While there is agreement that ecosystem services provide critical life support, local communities can be disengaged from the process of conservation, allocation and decision-making.
Plant Records from Natural Forest Communities in the Bladen Nature Reserve, Maya Mountains
Protected areas to deliver biodiversity need management effectiveness and equity
Abstract: It is widely recognized in science, policy, and practice that protected areas (PAs) that are equitably and effectively managed are essential for halting biodiversity loss.
Representation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in East Africa’s protected area network
Abstract: The dramatic increase in anthropogenic activity severely threatens the biodiversity and life-support services that underpin human well-being.
Research priorities for conservation and natural resource management in Oceania's small‐island developing states
Abstract: For conservation science to effectively inform management, research must focus on creating the scientific knowledge required to solve conservation problems.
Size, age, and habitat determine effectiveness of Palau's Marine Protected Areas
Abstract: Palau has a rich heritage of conservation that has evolved from the traditional moratoria on fishing, or “bul”, to more western Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), while still retaining elemen
SPAW Factsheet Tobago Cays
Strictly protected areas are not necessarily more effective than areas in which multiple human uses are permitted
Abstract: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies protected areas into six categories, ranging from strict nature reserves to areas where multiple human uses are permit
Trends in protected area representation of biodiversity and ecosystem services in five tropical countries
Abstract: In late 2020, governments will set the next decade of conservation targets under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.