Virtual Library

The BIOFUND Virtual Library is an online archive of information on Mozambique’s biodiversity, organized along the lines suggested by the Convention on Biodiversity’s Clearing House Mechanism. The Virtual Library will strive to make available all the documents, studies, reports, articles, educational and communications materials, maps and digital files that have been produced, to serve as a repository of our collective institutional memory as a conservation community. The usefulness of the Virtual Library will improve the more we share amongst ourselves. If you have any materials that are not currently part of the Virtual Library, please click on "Add Document" and become a contributor.

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SUMMARY of Workshop: Tidal Energy and the Marine EnvironmentAinsworth, D. Et al.2007




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To provide an opportunity for knowledge dialogue concerning the development of tidal energy and the understanding of the interaction of devices with the marine environment and to identify the current knowledge gaps and the challenges in filling those gaps. This interaction took place between engineers, developers, modellers, regulators and ecologists. To this end the consensus was that the meeting was very successful, with a greater awareness between disciplines and that more of this type of cross discipline interaction needs to occur.




At the spatial and temporal scales at which tidal energy will be extracted there is a general lack of knowledge of both the possible physical and biological effects due to the placement of devices. Over the last few years, the collective group within the SuperGen project has gone some way to producing mathematical models, tank models and supporting work on full scale devices like the SNAIL which can be deployed as collectors of both biological and physical information in the areas of high speed tidal currents. The detailed hydrological models are revealing that the scale or dimensions at which we view the physical process can give very different answers but that physical effects can be felt at least 7 km from the location of deployment.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Impact Assessment;
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity


None

SUMMARY of Workshop: Tidal Energy and the Marine Environment
South African Water Quality Guidelines (second edition)Department of Water Affairs and Forestry1996




N/A








Agricultural Use: Livestock Watering


The South African Water Quality Guidelines contain similar information to what is available in the international literature. However, the information provided is more detailed and not only provides information on the ideal water quality for water uses, but also provides background information to help users of the guidelines make informed judgements about the fitness of water for use. Where possible the information provided is based on local geohydrological and livestock production factors of relevance to the Southern African context.


English


No Restrictions


Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Sustainable Use of Biodiversity


None

South African Water Quality Guidelines (second edition)
South African marine bioregionsSink, K. Harris, J. & Lombard, A.2004




N/A








South African National Spatial Biodiversity Assessment


Biogeography is defined as the study of biological life in a spatial and temporal context and is concerned with the analysis and explanation of patterns of distribution (Cox and Moore 1998). An important application of biogeographic studies is the generation of knowledge necessary to achieve adequate and representative conservation of all elements of biodiversity. Conservation of biodiversity pattern requires that a viable proportion of any habitat or species in each biogeographically distinct area is protected, either within a protected area or by management measures that mitigate threats.


English


No Restrictions


Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity;
Coastal Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

South African marine bioregions
Situation analysis for Mangroves for the Future: Understanding the resilience of coastal systemsSamoilys, M. Et al.2013




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The purpose of this situation analysis is to better understand ecological and social coastal systems in Eastern Africa with a view to identifying key areas and effective strategies through which MFF can contribute to the conservation, restoration and sustainable management of coastal ecosystems as key natural infrastructure which support human wellbeing, resilience and security


English


No Restrictions


Coastal Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Situation analysis for Mangroves for the Future: Understanding the resilience of coastal systems
Spatial and Temporal Distribution Patterns of Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Indian OceanLee, P. Et al.2005




N/A


1985-1999






Zoological Studies 44(2): 260-270


The spatial and temporal distribution patterns of bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Indian Ocean were studied based on catch data of Taiwanese longline fishery during the period 1985~1999. We used a geographic information system (GIS) to compile a fishery database to statistically explore the catch per unit effort (CPUE), mean weight distribution, and the relationship between distribution and environmental factors. Results indicated that bigeye tuna were mainly distributed in tropical waters between 10?N and 15?S, although some scattered instances of high catches appeared outside this range.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Peer-reviewed article


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


Quirimbas National Park;
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park;
Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve;
Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone;
Inhaca Biological Reserve;
Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area

Spatial and Temporal Distribution Patterns of Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) in the Indian Ocean
Semivolatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)EPA1996




N/A












English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Semivolatile Organic Compounds by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Seismic Survey SafetyAdSd




N/A












English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity




Impact Assessment


None

Seismic Survey Safety
Seed plants of southern tropical Africa: families and generaLeistner2000




Cabo Delgado;
Gaza;
Inhambane;
Manica;
Maputo (cidade);
Maputo;
Nampula;
Niassa;
Sofala;
Tete;
Zambézia










After the publication of Seed plants of southern Africa: families and genera (Leistner 2000) the Executive of SABONET expressed the wish to have the scope of this work extended to cover all 10 countries in which the organisation is active. In response to that wish the present project was undertaken. As indicated on the title page, it is a supplement to Leistner (2000) and it will generally be necessary to consult the two works together. During the compilation it was apparent how many plant groups are still poorly known. The present work should therefore be considered no more than a small tentative step towards that grand goal—a Flora africana.


English


No Restrictions


Forest Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


All Protected Areas of Mozambique

Seed plants of southern tropical Africa: families and genera
Seaweed diversity patterns in Sub-Saharan AfricaBolton, J.; De Clerck, O. & John, D.Sd




Cabo Delgado;
Gaza;
Inhambane;
Maputo (cidade);
Maputo;
Nampula;
Sofala;
Zambézia










A proper understanding of inshore marine ecosystems cannot be obtained without a thorough knowledge of marine vegetation. This paper summarises our knowledge of species diversity patterns of marine macroalgae in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting gaps. In Tropical East Africa the seaweed floras of Somalia and Mozambique are not well known. In Tropical West Africa, only a small number of countries are well-collected, although recent advances, including web-based systems, are ensuring that the information which is available can be more easily accessed.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity;
Coastal Biodiversity


Peer-reviewed article


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


Quirimbas National Park;
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park;
Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve;
Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone;
Inhaca Biological Reserve;
Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area

Seaweed diversity patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa
Seaeye JaguarSAABSd




N/A










The Seaeye Jaguar represents a new era in ROV design and continues the long tradition of innovation and excellence that Saab Seaeye is world renowned for. As the largest vehicle in Saab Seaeye’s range, the Jaguar introduces a new concept in control and power distribution that ensures reliability and complete redundancy throughout the vehicle. Easy self diagnostics and the ability to fix problems while the vehicle is working are a key part of the new control software. It gives precise control and is designed with an easy to use interface so that the system can be easily reconfigured.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Seaeye Jaguar
Scottish Marine Renewables Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) – Non-Technical SummaryFABER MAUNSELL & METOC PLC2007




N/A








Scottish Executive


In 2004 a report1 prepared by the Marine Energy Group (MEG) identified that up to 10% of Scotland’s electricity generation (about 1,300 megawatts, MW) could come from wave and tidal stream power by 2020. As such, this would contribute significantly to the Scottish Executive’s target of 40% of electricity generated in Scotland to be from renewable sources by 2020


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plans, Biodiversity Counterbalance Plans, and the like


Impact Assessment


None

Scottish Marine Renewables Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) – Non-Technical Summary
Autorização do Projecto Safaris de MoçambiqueMinistério de Planificação e Desenvolvimento2008




Tete












Portuguese


No Restrictions


General


Official Government Document


Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.)


Official Hunting Areas (Coutadas)

Autorização do Projecto Safaris de Moçambique
South African Scoring System Version 5Ferreira, I.Sd




N/A










Standard method for rapid bio-assessment in South Africa •Assess water quality and health in river systems •Monitor the present state of macro-invertebrates


English


No Restrictions


Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity


Presentations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

South African Scoring System Version 5
Santuário Bravio de Vilanculos – Plano de Maneio: AnexosZona de Protecção Total de Cabo São Sebastião2014




Inhambane












Portuguese


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity;
Coastal Biodiversity


PA Management Document


Protected Areas


Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone

Santuário Bravio de Vilanculos – Plano de Maneio: Anexos
Santuário Bravio de Vilanculos – Plano de ManeioZona de Protecção Total de Cabo São Sebastião2014




Inhambane










O Santuário Bravio de Vilanculos Lda (doravante designado por SBV) é uma empresa Moçambicana que detém uma Licença Especial para o desenvolvimento da conservação da natureza e desenvolvimento do turismo de baixa densidade compreendendo uma área de aproximadamente 25.000ha na Península de São Sebastião, no Distrito de Vilanculos na Província de Inhambane em Moçambique que é geralmente referido como sendo o Santuário e assim será referido ao longo do presente documento. Esta Licença Especial é válida por um período de 50 anos e foi emitida no dia 26 de Fevereiro de 2003 e poderá ser renovada por mais 50 anos em conformidade com a Lei da terra em vigor em Moçambique


Portuguese


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity;
Coastal Biodiversity


PA Management Document


Protected Areas


Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone

Santuário Bravio de Vilanculos – Plano de Maneio
Sampling methodology for benthos in mangrove estuariesVanreusel, A.Sd




N/A












English


No Restrictions


Coastal Biodiversity


Presentations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Sampling methodology for benthos in mangrove estuaries
Saba comorensisOrwa, Et al.2009




N/A








Agroforestry Database




English


No Restrictions


Forest Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Saba comorensis
Science for Environment PolicyEuropean Commission DG ENV2011




N/A








SCU




English


No Restrictions


General


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity;
Impact Assessment


None

Science for Environment Policy
Safe Havens: Protected Areas for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change AdaptationMurti, R. & Buyck, C.2014




N/A








IUCN. xii + 168 pp


This publication presents 18 case studies to demonstrate how Protected Areas (PAs) can be better managed for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA). The chapters vary from scientific studies to good practices, as well as (existing or required) policy frameworks that enable appropriate management. The book presents approaches from different regions and aims to cover a range of hazard events as well as a variety of ecosystem types. Emerging practices, lessons learnt and key recommendations are also included in all chapters, and are summarized in the concluding chapter.


English


No Restrictions


General


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Protected Areas


International Protected Areas

Safe Havens: Protected Areas for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
River Health Programme: South African Scoring System (SASS) Data Intepretation GuidelinesDallas, H.2007




N/A








Institute of Natural Resources and Department of Water Affairs and Forestry


A key aspect of the River Health Programme (RHP) is information generation and dissemination. The reporting of the results of river health assessments is thus critical to the success of the programme. The Institute for Natural Resources (INR) has been tasked with developing and standardizing the reporting formats for RHP and biomonitoring data. During the workshop held to develop the reporting formats it became clear that the existing data interpretation tools (including tables) for interpreting SASS (South African Scoring System) data were inadequate.


English


No Restrictions


Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Health & Biodiversity


None

River Health Programme: South African Scoring System (SASS) Data Intepretation Guidelines
Roazes do estuário do Sado – GrampoICNB2001




N/A




http://roazesdosado.icnb.pt/content.aspx?menuid=39&exmenuid=37








Portuguese


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Roazes do estuário do Sado – Grampo
Roazes do estuário do Sado – CachaloteICNB2011




N/A












Portuguese


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Roazes do estuário do Sado – Cachalote
Roazes do estuário do Sado – Baleia comumICNB2011




N/A












Portuguese


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Roazes do estuário do Sado – Baleia comum
Roazes do estuário do SadoICNB2011




N/A












Portuguese


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Roazes do estuário do Sado
Road crossing structures for amphibians and reptiles: Informing design through behavioral analysisWoltza, H.; Gibbsb, J. & Duceyc, P.2008




N/A








Elsevier Ltd


Road traffic causes significant amphibian and reptile mortality, which could be mitigated through the installation of road crossing structures that facilitate safe passage, but only if reptiles and amphibians are willing to use them. Through a series of behavioral choice experiments with frogs and turtles, we examined how aperture diameter, substrate type, length, and light permeability influenced individuals’ preferences for specific attributes of crossing structures, and how individuals responded to various heights of barrier fences.


English


No Restrictions


Other Terrestrial Biodiversity


Peer-reviewed article


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Road crossing structures for amphibians and reptiles: Informing design through behavioral analysis
Risk Assessment for Environmental Management of the Marine EnvironmentStoklosa, R.Sd




N/A










Planned emissions and unplanned incidents in the marine environment have the potential to result in adverse environmental effects if a discharge of hazardous material or release of energy comes into contact with sensitive receptors. Environmental risk management is the process of systematically identifying credible environmental hazards, analysing the likelihood of occurrence and severity of the potential consequences, and managing the resulting level of risk. The South-east Regional Marine Plan is primarily concerned with the hazards of anthropogenic activities in the marine environment (Chapters 1–6).


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity




Impact Assessment


None

Risk Assessment for Environmental Management of the Marine Environment
Review of Experience with Ecological Networks, Corridors and Buffer ZonesBennett, G. & Mulongoy, K.2006




N/A








Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity


The unprecedented increase in the human use of natural resources over the last century has adversely affected ecosystems, leading to their fragmentation and loss of biological diversity. Protected areas that remain as isolated units, surrounded by a radically altered habitat, almost always face serious viability problems over the long term. The importance of strengthening ecological coherence and resilience as necessary conditions for both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development has been echoed in conservation and development fora for some time.


English


No Restrictions


General


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity;
Impact Assessment;
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments;
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity


None

Review of Experience with Ecological Networks, Corridors and Buffer Zones
Restoring habitat permeability to roaded landscapes with isometrically-scaled wildlife crossingsBissonette, J. & Adair, W.2008




N/A








Elsevier Ltd.


Globally, human activities impact from one-third to one-half of the earth’s land surface; a major component of development involves the construction of roads. In the US and Europe, road networks fragment normal animalmovement patterns, reduce landscape permeability, and increase wildlife-vehicle collisions, often with serious wildlife population and human health consequences. Critically, the placement of wildlife crossing structures to restore landscape connectivity and reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions has been a hit-ormiss proposition with little ecological underpinning, however recent important developments in allometric scaling laws can be used to guide their placement.


English


No Restrictions


Forest Biodiversity;
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity


Peer-reviewed article


Ecosystem Restoration;
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Restoring habitat permeability to roaded landscapes with isometrically-scaled wildlife crossings
Rehabilitation and periodic maintenance or strengthening works of the Machakos Turnoff-Ulu-Sultan Hamud Road (A109), Nairobi-Limuru–Kamandura-a Road (C62), and the Thika-Kamae-Magumu Road (C66).NORCONSULT INTERNATIONAL A.S2003




N/A










Poor road conditions have been a major obstacle for development in Kenya. In view of this, the Ministry of Roads and Public Works, Government of Kenya (GoK) with funding from the World Bank, contracted Norconsult A.S. Kenya for the Preliminary Design, Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Design and Contract Documentation for the Rehabilitation and Periodic Maintenanice and Strengthening of Works on three roads. One of the objectives of the study was to identify the most appropriate economically justified rehabilitation and periodic maintenance or strengthening solutions for each of the study roads.


English


No Restrictions


Other Terrestrial Biodiversity


Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plans, Biodiversity Counterbalance Plans, and the like


Impact Assessment


None

Rehabilitation and periodic maintenance or strengthening works of the Machakos Turnoff-Ulu-Sultan Hamud Road (A109), Nairobi-Limuru–Kamandura-a Road (C62), and the Thika-Kamae-Magumu Road (C66).
Rehabilitation and Periodic Maintenance Or Strengthening Works of the Machakos Turnoff – Ulu – Sultan Hamud Nairobi – Limuru – Kamandura And Thika – Kamae – Magumu Roads (A109/C62/C66)NORCONSULT INTERNATIONAL A.S2004




N/A










One of the objectives of the study was to identify the most appropriate economically justified rehabilitation and periodic maintenance or strengthening solutions for each of the study roads. This environmental study is part of the preliminary feasibility study on three project roads: the Machakos Turnoff-Ulu-Sultan Hamud Road (A109), Nairobi-Limuru-Kamandura Road (C62), and the Thika-Kamae-Magumu Road (C66).


English


No Restrictions


Other Terrestrial Biodiversity




Impact Assessment


None

Rehabilitation and Periodic Maintenance Or Strengthening Works of the Machakos Turnoff – Ulu – Sultan Hamud Nairobi – Limuru – Kamandura And Thika – Kamae – Magumu Roads (A109/C62/C66)
Rehabilitation and Maintenance of MAU Summit-Kisumu Road (B1,A1)MoRPW&H2004




N/A










The Mau Summit-Kisumu section of the B1 Road serves as an important link with other parts of Kenya, countries of the Great Lake:; Region and beyond, connecting these with the Trans-Africa region. Currently, most of the road is seriously deteriorated with some sections virtually at the p int of collapse. This has been compounded by the lack/untimely maintenance. The Northern Corridor Road Improvement Project proposes to address the issues of this section. This will be jointly funded by the Kenya Government and International Development Agency (IDA). The project will go along way in achieving and facilitating economic recovery in an effort to alleviate poverty.


English


No Restrictions


Other Terrestrial Biodiversity




Impact Assessment


None

Rehabilitation and Maintenance of MAU Summit-Kisumu Road (B1,A1)
Regional Assessment – Western Indian OceanDuke Center for Marine ConservationSd




Inhambane;
Sofala










Research on bycatch of long-lived, air-breathing vertebrates is at a relatively nascent stage in the Western Indian Ocean. There are reports of bycatches of dugongs, sea turtles, and dolphins (humpback and bottlenose), primarily in gillnet and trawl fisheries. In the southern-most latitudes of this region, seabird bycatch has also been documented in longline gear. Recently, local scientists have initiated efforts to assess bycatch of sea turtles and marine mammals in the region. In particular, members of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) have initiated collaborative projects to investigate bycatch of marine mammals and sea turtles.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


Quirimbas National Park;
Bazaruto Archipelago National Park;
Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve;
Cabo de São Sebastião Total Protection Zone;
Inhaca Biological Reserve;
Primeiras e Segundas Islands Environmental Protection Area

Regional Assessment – Western Indian Ocean
Reef Reminiscences: Ratcheting back the shifted baselines concerning what reefs used to bePeter, S. & Szmant, A.2012




N/A




http://www.inweh.unu.edu/Coastal/Publications.htm




United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health


Coral reefs appear to be changing in a number of fundamental and detrimental ways. Many reef scientists, comparing coral reefs to canaries in a coal mine, argue that coral reef deterioration is an early warning of major global environmental disruptions in the coming decades. The tragedy of recent coral reef decline is that too few people actually know what coral reefs are supposed to be like, and too few of those who now study reefs witnessed what coral reefs used to be like decades ago.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Reef Reminiscences: Ratcheting back the shifted baselines concerning what reefs used to be
Rapid forest inventory and mapping Monitoring forest cover and land use changeMoat, J. Et al.Sd




Cabo Delgado;
Gaza;
Inhambane;
Manica;
Maputo (cidade);
Maputo;
Nampula;
Niassa;
Sofala;
Tete;
Zambézia








KEW


Vegetation-based carbon offset mechanisms require reliable baseline data and effective monitoring systems. The most basic information requirements include definitions of vegetation types, spatial distribution (mapping) and biomass estimates. However increasing convergence between carbon offsets, biodiversity offsets and the valuation of ecosystem services places a correspondingly greater emphasis on the integration of species-level biodiversity data and ecological factors in such evaluations.


English


No Restrictions


Forest Biodiversity;
Mountain Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity;
Climate Change and Biodiversity


None

Rapid forest inventory and mapping Monitoring forest cover and land use change
REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policyEN2011




N/A








EUROPEAN COMMISSION


The Commission proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 (the MFF proposal)1 sets the budgetary framework and main orientations for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). On this basis, the Commission presents a set of regulations laying down the legislative framework for the CAP in the period 2014-2020, together with an impact assessment of alternative scenarios for the evolution of the policy.


English


No Restrictions


General


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Legal and Political (Laws, Regulations, Action Plans, Strategies, etc.)


None

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy
Principles on Biodiversity Offsets Supported by the BBOP Advisory CommitteeBBOPSd




N/A








BBOP


Biodiversity offsets are measurable conservation outcomes resulting from actions designed to compensate for significant residual adverse biodiversity impacts arising from project development1 after appropriate prevention and mitigation measures have been taken. The goal of biodiversity offsets is to achieve no net loss and preferably a net gain of biodiversity on the ground with respect to species composition, habitat structure, ecosystem function and people’s use and cultural values associated with biodiversity.


English


No Restrictions


General


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Community Use of Biodiversity


None

Principles on Biodiversity Offsets Supported by the BBOP Advisory Committee
Potential Deep-Sea Mining of Seafloor Massive Sulfides: A Case Study in Papua New GuineaBirney, K. Et al.2006




N/A










Seafloor massive sulfides have the potential to become a significant mineral resource. The initial stages of exploration are underway and extraction could start within the next decade. However, the range and extent of potential impacts of Deep-Sea Mining (DSM) on the environment and stakeholders are uncertain. This study considers the environmental, technological, and policy aspects of DSM using the Papua New Guinea project as a case study. The goals of the study are 1) to provide an overview of the current status and the associated issues of DSM and 2) to influence the development of DSM, a nascent industry, with environmental analysis and recommendations.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity




Impact Assessment


None

Potential Deep-Sea Mining of Seafloor Massive Sulfides: A Case Study in Papua New Guinea
Polynuclear Aromatic HydrocarbonsEPA1986




N/A












English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments


None

Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Proceedings of the World Heritage Marine Biodiversity WorkshopHillary, A. Kokkonen, M. & Max, L.2002




N/A








UNESCO World Heritage Centre


A biogeographic approach, utilizing the World Heritage criteria, was used to identify a representative set of priority areas important for biodiversity value, with an emphasis placed on large-scale interconnections within the areas. The Workshop participants discussed use of the World Heritage Convention as a mechanism for conserving the biodiversity of outstanding marine and coastal areas.


English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Proceedings of the World Heritage Marine Biodiversity Workshop
Progress report on cetacean research, January 2008 to December 2008, with statistical data for the calendar year 2008Sequeira, M.2008




N/A








Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade, Reserva Natural do Estuário do Sado




English


No Restrictions


Marine Biodiversity


Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)


Biological and Cultural Diversity


None

Progress report on cetacean research, January 2008 to December 2008, with statistical data for the calendar year 2008
1 42 43 44 45 46 63 Total Documents: 2486