Information on "Marine and Coastal Resources" and "Africa"
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Blue Carbon: The Opportunity of Coastal Sinks for Africa
Author: Romy Chevallier
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
Although the bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change have developed strategies and mechanisms to enhance terrestrial 'Green Carbon' sinks, less attention has been given to marine and coastal ecosystems - 'Blue Carbon'. More on «Blue Carbon: The Opportunity of Coastal Sinks for Africa»
June 2011
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Jun 2011
To Live With the Sea
Author: Vik Mohan, Rebecca Hill, Alasdair Harris
Publisher: Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP)
Since the marine conservation NGO Blue Ventures launched a family planning program in Madagascar in 2007, couples and women are able to make their own reproductive health choices. More on «To Live With the Sea»
January 2010
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2010
Coastal Zones and Climate Change
Author: Nirmalie Pallewatta, Golam Rabbani, A Atiq Rahman, Nazria Islam, Mohamed El Raey, Alain De Comarmond, Rolph Payet, Poh Poh Wong, David Michel
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
'Coastal Zones and Climate Change' examines the environmental stresses on coastal areas of the Indian Ocean and the resulting dilemmas confronting coastal managers and policymakers in a warming world. More on «Coastal Zones and Climate Change»
April 2005
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Apr 2005
The Illicit Abalone Trade in South Africa
Author: Jonny Steinberg
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
This paper examines environmental damage caused by the illicit abalone trade in South Africa. More on «The Illicit Abalone Trade in South Africa»
February 1996
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Feb 1996
Biodiversity and Human Welfare
Author: Piers Blaikie, Sally Jeanrenaud
Publisher: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD)
This paper considers the complex relationships between biodiversity and human welfare. More on «Biodiversity and Human Welfare»
