Marine Environment Developing ways to capture the fundamental role of healthy ecosystems for social and economic development. In progress Programme
Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) Develop and pilot tools and approaches for area based planning in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ). In progress Marine
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity of our Oceans (TEEB-Oceans) Our work in this area responds to the growing demand from decision makers to better manage human activities and their impact on marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Completed
SEA-Quester A new project that brings together 11 research institutions from across the Arctic to study the phenomenon of “polar blue carbon”. In progress Marine
Blue Bijagos Sustainable management of marine resources and improved livelihoods at MPAs in Bijagós Archipelago. In progress Marine
Protected Area Solutions This IUCN-led project is a four-year collaboration that addresses Aichi Target 11. Completed
The Mami Wata Project The Mami Wata project applies and develops capacity on Integrated Ocean Management in countries of the African Atlantic coast. In progress Marine
Support to the Tehran Convention Supporting the Interim Secretariat with the implementation of the Convention Program of Work and the organization of COP6. In progress Marine
Blue Solutions The Blue Solutions Initiative develops capacity and supports knowledge exchange on successful approaches to marine and coastal management. 15 Dec 2016 Marine
Nomadic Herders Reindeer herders are facing lost pastures and land fragmentation caused by industrial development and other land-use changes. Completed Polar
Vanishing Treasures programme Globally, around one million plant and animal species are now threatened with extinction... In progress Mountains
NATURICE - Changing social and cultural values of nature How values and human-nature relationships are affected by biodiversity loss and climate change through a study of glacierized environments. In progress Mountains
ECOTIP The ECOTIP project investigates ecosystem tipping points and their cascading effects in the Arctic, from melting ice to changing fisheries. In progress Polar
Seafloor habitats Maps of seafloor habitats are important predictors of biodiversity and a key input into marine spatial planning In progress Marine
Oceanic Blue Carbon Responding to the call from the UN Environment and the Global Environment Facility for innovative actions to help address climate change... In progress Coastal Habitats
IKHAPP IKHAPP –International Knowledge Hub Against Plastic Pollution In progress Waste & Marine Litter
The FishGuard Initiative Enhancing governments’ presence at sea through the provision of low-cost intelligent technological solutions and local capacity building. In progress Marine
Mountains & SDGs Mountains cover 25 percent of the world’s land surface, and directly support 12 percent of the world’s population living within mountain... Completed Mountains
Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN) The network’s goal is to advance the blue forest approach in addressing climate change and meeting the SDGs In progress Coastal Habitats
Sustainable Production of Bio-Based Chemicals and Polymers via Integrated Biomass Refining and Bioprocessing in a Circular Bioeconomy Context 31 Jul 2020 Staff Publications
GLOBIO3: A Framework to Investigate Options for Reducing Global Terrestrial Biodiversity Loss 13 Feb 2009 Staff Publications
Indicators for Elevating Mountains in the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework This brief highlights the indicators considered the most effective for safeguarding mountain biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. 06 May 2021 Brochures and Briefs
How to meet new global targets in the offshore realms: biophysical guidelines for offshore networks of no-take Marine Protected Areas Detailed biophysical guidelines that managers can use to design effective networks of no-take MPAs in offshore environments. 26 Jul 2021 Staff Publications
Streamlining and Harmonisation of Biodiversity Information and Reporting in the NIS 03 Dec 1997 Staff Publications
How to Meet New Global Targets in the Offshore Realms: Biophysical Guidelines for Offshore Networks of No-Take Marine Protected Areas 12 Aug 2021 Staff Publications
A Glossary of Terminology Used in Marine Biology, Ecology, and Geology Glossary of almost 300 terms used in marine ecology and geology based on typical usage in our community. Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes. 26 Jun 2020 Staff Publications
Seafloor Geomorphology as Benthic Habitat (2nd Edition) GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats 21 Nov 2019 Staff Publications
Elevating Mountains in the Post-2020: Global Biodiversity Framework 2.0 With the Aichi Biodiversity Targets coming to an end in 2020, the world is preparing for a new set of ambitious biodiversity targets ... 25 Feb 2020 Brochures and Briefs
Elevating Mountains in the Post-2020: Global Biodiversity Framework This brief, highlights how mountains are important areas for the world’s biodiversity 27 Sep 2019 Brochures and Briefs
Dead planet, Living planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development Biodiversity and ecosystem restoration for sustainable development. Biodiversity and ecosystems deliver crucial services to humankind... 03 Jun 2010 Rapid Response Assessment
Deep-Water Zooplankton in the Mediterranean Sea: Results from a Continuous, Synchronous Sampling over Different Regions Using Sediment Traps 31 Aug 2017 Staff Publications
Deep Sea Minerals Rising global demand for metals and developments in technology have recently renewed industry interest in exploring, and exploiting... 12 Dec 2013 Partner Publications
Arctic Biodiversity Trends 2010: Selected Indicators of Change Selected indicators of change report 01 Jun 2010 Monograph
Biofuels Vital Graphics: Powering Green Economy Biofuels Vital Graphics visualizes how to make biofuels a cornerstone for a Green Economy. 13 Jan 2012 Vital Graphics Series
Protecting Arctic Biodiversity: Limitations and Strengths of Environmental Agreements This report examines the role of the global environment in impacting and influencing the efficiency of Arctic MEAs 27 Oct 2010 Brochures and Briefs
Why Mountains Matter for Forests and Biodiversity: A Call for Action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) This brief highlights the importance of forest ecosystems and biodiversity in mountain regions and the need to integrate them into the SDGs 03 Feb 2014 Mountains Outlook
Assessment of Oceanic Blue Carbon in the UAE: Biomass Carbon Mechanism with a Focus on Abu Dhabi Emirates 15 Jul 2021 Monograph
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for the Arctic: A Scoping Study 07 Sep 2015 Staff Publications