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Improving the sustainability of freshwater services
The IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ self-assessment tool is a recent framework for assessing the effectiveness of a potential NbS intervention. This report brings an overview of the NbS Global Standard assessment outcomes and process at the Minas-Rio operation, an iron ore mining facility site operated by Anglo American in Brazil.
2024
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High Seas Biodiversity Treaty Policy Brief
An Introduction to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
2023
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Sustainable investing in protected areas and biodiversity
This publication provides initial guidance to countries on key enabling tools for attracting public and private sector investments in conservation and how to navigate the process.
2023
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Assessing the social impacts of conservation: A review of methods
This report examines methods and tools for evaluating the social impacts of conservation interventions and provides guidance for practitioners on best practices.
2023
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