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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Author
Year of Publication
rapid assessment of the amphibians and reptiles of an unprotected area of dry deciduous forest in north Madagascar
D´cruse, N. Et al.
2006
N/A
Herpetological Bulletin
24 species of amphibians and reptiles (1 crocodilian, 10 lizards, 9 snakes and 4 anurans) are recorded from an unprotected area of dry deciduous forest located west of the Montagne D’Ambre massif in northern Madagascar. Although the survey area is currently under threat from increasing anthropogenic activity (especially agricultural clearance and charcoal production which still require careful and continuous monitoring), the results of this rapid assessment conclude that this area does not contain any species that are in serious danger from a current conservation perspective. 22 species (91.7% of the total species) currently receive protection within Montagne D’Ambre National Park, Ankarana Special Reserve or Lokobe Strict Nature Reserve
English
No Restrictions
Mountain Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
rapid assessment of the amphibians and reptiles of an unprotected area of dry deciduous forest in north Madagascar
Proposed World Bank Funded MajiYa Chumvimiritini Road (A109) Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project
MoRPW&H
2004
N/A
From 1963 to the 1980's the Kenyan Road Sector was tremendously improved through various programmes such as the Rural Access Programme and the Minor Roads Programme. Through these programme, the classified road network has increased significantly. This road network has however been characterized by poor riding surfaces leading to high vehicle operating costs. This status of classified roads in Kenya today is attributed to inadequate funds for maintenance of the expanded classified roads network.
English
No Restrictions
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plans, Biodiversity Counterbalance Plans, and the like
Impact Assessment
None
Proposed World Bank Funded MajiYa Chumvimiritini Road (A109) Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project
Public Park Valuation Using Travel Cost Method
Iamtrakul, P.; Teknomo, K. & Hokao, K.
2005
N/A
Proceedings of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies,
Abstract: Public parks as representative of urban green areas have played an excellent role to against degradation of urban environment while keeping the rapid pace of urban growth. Development, maintenance and preservation of the quality of public park service, however, are tough issues faced by many city governments and communities. An approach to valuate public park services is necessary well established to identify users’ benefit through travel cost method together with total expense. This approach highlights the dominant functions of public parks from users’ point of view.
English
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity; Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Community Use of Biodiversity
None
Public Park Valuation Using Travel Cost Method
Proceedings of the National Workshop on INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE
The World Bank
1996
Maputo (cidade)
Eastern Africa and the island states of the Western Indian Ocean is a diverse region - culturally, politically and ecologically. The region consists of the mainland states Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique and the island states Madagascar, the Comoros, Mauritius, La Reunion and the Seychelles. Approximately 30 to 35 million people live in the coastal areas of the region, and the shoreline extends avdistance of some 11 000 kilometres. Widespread poverty, together with rapid population growth and inappropriate or poorly planned development, have resulted in environmental degradation and resource depletion in many areas along the coast. This has resulted in increasing conflicts among coastal inhabitants.
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity; Coastal Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
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
Proceedings of the National Workshop on INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT IN MOZAMBIQUE
Pollinator-dependence an underestimated risk?
European Commission DG ENV
2013
N/A
English
No Restrictions
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Pollinator-dependence an underestimated risk?
Plano de uso de Terra do Distrito de Metuge – ANEXOS
GOVERNO DISTRITAL DE METUGE
Sd
Cabo Delgado
Portuguese
No Restrictions
General
Official Government Document
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
Plano de uso de Terra do Distrito de Metuge – ANEXOS
Plano de Uso da Terra. DOCUMENTO DE ZONEAMENTO E NORMAS – ANEXOS
GOVERNO DISTRITAL DE MECUFI
Sd
Cabo Delgado
Portuguese
No Restrictions
General
Official Government Document
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
Plano de Uso da Terra. DOCUMENTO DE ZONEAMENTO E NORMAS – ANEXOS
Plano de Uso da Terra. DOCUMENTO DE ZONEAMENTO E NORMAS
GOVERNO DISTRITAL DE MECUFI
Sd
Cabo Delgado
presente zoneamento foi produzido com vista (i) a promover uma ocupação harmonizada e adequada do espaço (de acordo com as características naturais, problemas ambientais e necessidades de desenvolvimento dos vários sectores e segmentos da sociedade), (ii) evitar conflitos entre as partes afectadas e interessadas, e (iii) evitar alterações significativas, ou mesmo destruições de habitats naturais, causadas pelo rápido desenvolvimento, que se está a promover no Distrito e no País em geral.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
General
PA Management Document
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
Plano de Uso da Terra. DOCUMENTO DE ZONEAMENTO E NORMAS
Plano de ordenamenro da Orla costeira entre Vilamoura e Vila Real de S. António – Planta de Síntese Folha 3/3
Hidroprojecto
2005
N/A
ICN
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Plano de ordenamenro da Orla costeira entre Vilamoura e Vila Real de S. António – Planta de Síntese Folha 3/3
Plano de ordenamenro da Orla costeira entre Vilamoura e Vila Real de S. António – Planta de Síntese Folha 2/3
Hidroprojecto
2005
N/A
ICN
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Plano de ordenamenro da Orla costeira entre Vilamoura e Vila Real de S. António – Planta de Síntese Folha 2/3
Wetland Banking and Compensation – Methods Appendix
Ad
2011
N/A
English
No Restrictions
General
Others
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Wetland Banking and Compensation – Methods Appendix
Phosphorous, All Forms (Colorimetric, Ascorbic Acid, Two Reagent)
Ad
1978
N/A
English
No Restrictions
General
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Phosphorous, All Forms (Colorimetric, Ascorbic Acid, Two Reagent)
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana: Distribuição espacial dos hidrogramas de caudais da Cheia
Hidroprojecto
1999
N/A
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana: Distribuição espacial dos hidrogramas de caudais da Cheia
Plano de ordenamenro da Orla costeira entre Vilamoura e Vila Real de S. António – Planta de Síntese Folha 1/3
Hidropeojecto
2005
N/A
ICN
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Coastal Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Plano de ordenamenro da Orla costeira entre Vilamoura e Vila Real de S. António – Planta de Síntese Folha 1/3
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana – Zonas de Protecção das Águas Superficiais
Hidroprojecto
1999
N/A
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Protected Areas; Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
International Protected Areas
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana – Zonas de Protecção das Águas Superficiais
plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana: Sistema aquífero de Elvas – Vil Boim
Hidroprojecto
1999
N/A
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana: Sistema aquífero de Elvas – Vil Boim
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana: Qualidade da água subterrânea para a agricultura definido pelo índice de TAS
Hidroprojecto
1999
N/A
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana: Qualidade da água subterrânea para a agricultura definido pelo índice de TAS
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana
HIDROPROJECTO
1999
N/A
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity
Maps and non-georeferenced data (as jpg, pdf, .zip, data etc.)
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Plano de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Guadiana
Performance Standard 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources
IFC
2011
N/A
Performance Standard 6 recognizes that protecting and conserving biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem services, and sustainably managing living natural resources are fundamental to sustainable development. The requirements set out in this Performance Standard have been guided by the Convention on Biological Diversity, which defines biodiversity as “the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and of ecosystems.”
English
No Restrictions
General
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Performance Standard 6 Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources
Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability
IFC
2006
N/A
International Finance Corporation (IFC) applies the Performance Standards to manage social and environmental risks and impacts and to enhance development opportunities in its private sector financing in its member countries eligible for financing.1 The Performance Standards may also be applied by other financial institutions electing to apply them to projects in emerging markets. Together, the eight Performance Standards establish standards that the client2 is to meet throughout the life of an investment by IFC or other relevant financial institution.
English
No Restrictions
General
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability
PAMBuoy for Mitigation
Booth, C.
2012
N/A
SMRU
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Presentations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
PAMBuoy for Mitigation
PAMBuoy data demonstration
Booth, C. & Gillespie, D.
2012
N/A
SMRU
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Presentations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
PAMBuoy data demonstration
Overview of the PAMBuoy system
Booth, C.; Gillespie, D. & Baggaley, D.
2012
N/A
SMRU
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Presentations
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
Overview of the PAMBuoy system
Performance indices to identify attributes of highway crossing structures facilitating movement of large mammals
Clevenger, A. & Waltho, N.
2005
N/A
www.elsevier.com/locate/biocon
Biological Conservation
Studies assessing the efficacy of wildlife crossing structures often lead to spurious results because of their failure to address masking effects of confounding variables. Confounding variables include variation in human activity, density of crossing structures along the highway corridor, and equality of species’ perceived access to each crossing structure. We investigated these issues for wide-ranging large carnivores and their prey species in Banff National Park, Alberta, using data obtained from systematic, year-round monitoring of 13 newly constructed crossing structures for wildlife (underpasses and overpasses) for 34 months post-construction.
English
No Restrictions
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Impact Assessment; Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Performance indices to identify attributes of highway crossing structures facilitating movement of large mammals
Osyris lanceolata
Orwa, Et al.
2009
N/A
Agroforestry Database
English
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Osyris lanceolata
Organic Analytes
EPA
2007
N/A
Prior to employing the methods in this chapter, analysts are advised to consult the disclaimer statement at the front of this manual and the information in Chapter Two for guidance on the allowed flexibility in the choice of apparatus, reagents, and supplies. In addition, unless specified in a regulation, the use of SW-846 methods is not mandatory in response to Federal testing requirements. The information contained in this chapter is provided by EPA as guidance to be used by the analyst and the regulated community in making judgements necessary to meet the data quality objectives or needs for the intended use of the data.
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Organic Analytes
OSPAR convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic
OSPAR Commission
2009
N/A
Biological effects monitoring is an important element in programmes which aim to assess the quality of the marine environment since such monitoring can demonstrate links between contaminants and ecological responses. Biological effects monitoring can thus be used to indicate the presence of substances, or combinations of substances, not previously identified as being of concern and can also be used to identify regions of decreased environmental quality. Over the past few years research has enabled the development of a broad range of techniques for measuring biological effects. These have been assessed by ICES and a suite of tests suitable for incorporation into monitoring programmes has now been identified.
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
OSPAR convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic
Optiflux: a tool for measuring wild animal population fluxes for the optimization of road infrastructures
Thíevent, P.
2006
N/A
Center for Transportation and the Environment
In West European countries natural habitats are often fragmented. In those countries fragmentation is both characterized by an increase in the number of habitat fragments and a decrease in their size, leading to animal population isolation. The geometry of linear infrastructures (e.g., roads, railways) is not so much a cause of destruction of animal habitats, but rather it acts more as a barrier between fragments. If we consider linear infrastructure as a barrier in landscapes, it is important to study biological fluxes between landscape features before deciding the final route of such infrastructures. OptiFlux development is based on the “resistance concept,” developed by G. Pain for his Ph.D. (2001) for SCETAUROUTE.
English
No Restrictions
General
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Impact Assessment; Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Optiflux: a tool for measuring wild animal population fluxes for the optimization of road infrastructures
Oil Spills in Mangroves
NOAA
2002
N/A
NOAA
This report is intended to assist those who work in spill response and planning in regions where mangrove ecosystems are an important part of the coastline. By understanding the basics of the ecology of these forests and learning from past oil spills in mangroves, we can better plan for, protect, and respond to spills that may threaten them. Mangroves often border coastlines where coral reefs live offshore, and these two ecosystems are closely linked.
English
No Restrictions
Inland Waters and Wetlands Biodiversity; Coastal Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Threats to Biodiversity
None
Oil Spills in Mangroves
Oil Spills in Coral Reefs: Planning and Response Considerations
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sd
N/A
This guide is intended to serve several functions and several audiences. We hope that resource agency personnel, state and federal agencies, and responders of all types working in or planning for response in coral reef regions will find useful information here. It is not intended to be a specific guide for choosing cleanup methods, as many good versions of these exist already. Rather, we summarize current research on coral reefs from the perspective of those who may need to make decisions about response in these regions and present the information in an accessible format for people with some science or response background
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Presentations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Oil Spills in Coral Reefs: Planning and Response Considerations
Nota de Orientação 6 Preservação da Biodiversidade e Manejo Sustentável dos Recursos Naturais
IFC
2006
N/A
Esta Nota de Orientação 6 corresponde ao Padrão de Desempenho 6. Para obter informações adicionais, favor consultar também os Padrões de Desempenho 1-5 e 7-8, bem como as Notas de Orientação correspondentes. As informações bibliográficas de todo o material de consulta que aparece no texto desta Nota de Orientação podem ser encontradas na Seção de Referências que se encontra no final.
O Padrão de Desempenho 6 reconhece que a proteção e a preservação da biodiversidade – a diversidade de vida em todas as suas formas, inclusive a diversidade genética, das espécies e dos ecossistemas – e sua capacidade de mudar e evoluir, são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Os componentes da biodiversidade, conforme definição da Convenção sobre Biodiversidade, incluem ecossistemas e habitats, espécies e comunidades, genes e genomas, todos com importância social, econômica, cultural e científica. Este Padrão de Desempenho reflete os objetivos da Convenção sobre Biodiversidade para preservar a biodiversidade e promover o uso de recursos naturais renováveis de maneira sustentável.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
General
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Nota de Orientação 6 Preservação da Biodiversidade e Manejo Sustentável dos Recursos Naturais
Nonhalogenated Organics Using GC/FID
EPA
1996
N/A
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Reports, Studies, Biodiversity Baselines and Evaluations
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
Ocelot Density and Home Range in Belize, Central America: Camera-Trapping and Radio Telemetry
Dillon, A.
2005
N/A
Historically, ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) were hunted in large numbers for their fur, causing declines in population abundance across their range. In recent decades protection measures (e.g. CITES) and decreased public demand for ocelot fur resulted in declines in hunting pressure. Do to their elusive nature there is little known about ocelot population size, structure or general ecology. This lack of information hampers our ability to provide protection for this endangered species.
English
No Restrictions
Forest Biodiversity; Mountain Biodiversity; Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Peer-reviewed article
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
None
Ocelot Density and Home Range in Belize, Central America: Camera-Trapping and Radio Telemetry
Ocupação da terra por emprendimentos económicos no país: relatório da avaliação preliminar das áreas com potencial de conflitos de interesse
Manuel, L. & César, F.
2014
Cabo Delgado
CTV
Em 2013, o Centro Terra Viva (CTV) iniciou a monitoria dos processos e procedimentos seguidos pelas instituições do Estado para o licenciamento ambiental e de uso da terra de empreendimentos económicos que recaem sobre as áreas ocupadas pelas comunidades locais. O projecto da fábrica de liquefacção do gás natural, a ser implantado pela Anadarko no distrito de Palma, em Cabo Delgado, marcou o arranque desta actividade. A partir de 2015, a instituição pretende estender este tipo de acções a outros pontos do país.
Portuguese
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity; Coastal Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
None
Ocupação da terra por emprendimentos económicos no país: relatório da avaliação preliminar das áreas com potencial de conflitos de interesse
Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project Embakasi – Machakos Turn Off (A109/A104) Dual Carriageway
NORCONSULT INTERNATIONAL A.S
2004
N/A
One of the objectives of the study is to identify and update the most appropriate economically justified design and construction methodology for the dual carriageway road. This preliminary environmental impact assessment (EIA) study, of the existing road and proposed works, is to be undertaken as part of the design and update review.
English
No Restrictions
Other Terrestrial Biodiversity
Impact Assessment
None
Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project Embakasi – Machakos Turn Off (A109/A104) Dual Carriageway
Offshore Wind And Wave Energy Background
Ad
Sd
N/A
In the recent years Portugal has developed remarkable features on the Renewable Energy sector. The development started with the Governmental commitment to accomplish the European Directive for Renewable Energies (2001/77/CE) and with the definition of national goals which are presently defined by the National Strategy for Energy (ENE) and the ambitious intention of the installation of 8500 MW of wind capacity by 2020 [Costa et al. w/d].
Mozambique: Country Report to the FAO International Technical Conference on Plant Genetic Resources
da Silva, M. Et al.
1996
N/A
English
No Restrictions
General
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Biological and Cultural Diversity
None
Mozambique: Country Report to the FAO International Technical Conference on Plant Genetic Resources
Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) distribution in Australia
PESTSMART
2012
N/A
The Mozambique tilapia is a species of deep-bodied fish belonging to the family Cichlidae. The ecological impacts of introduced Mozambique tilapia have been studied extensively in many parts of the world. It can out-compete native fish and invertebrates due to its aggressive behaviour and wide ecological tolerances. It is also capable of causing habitat degradation through nest-building activities, and transferring pathogens and parasites to native fish. In Australia, more research is needed to fully understand its economic, social and ecological effects. However, habitat modification, spreading disease and biodiversity reduction are some of the likely impacts.
English
No Restrictions
Marine Biodiversity
Project Document, Project Reports and Evaluations
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures
None
Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) distribution in Australia