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
Blue Carbon This theme advances innovative nature-based coastal and marine climate solutions. In progress Coastal Habitats
UNEP Regional Seas Support is being provided to the Tehran Convention Secretariat to contributes to peace and security in the Caspian region. Completed Marine
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
Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project Improving the understanding of carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services that coastal and marine ecosystems provide in Abu Dhabi. Completed Coastal Habitats
NIMPA + The 9,500 km2 Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area (NIMPA) is an iconic area of outstanding marine biodiversity. In progress Marine
Blue Forests Project The Blue Forests Project is a global initiative focused on harnessing the values associated with coastal carbon and ecosystem services... Completed Coastal Habitats
Boosting Blue Forests Education and Capacity Building Aims to raise awareness & develop education activities for blue forests. Includes a digital learning platform & geo-referenced database. Completed Marine
Assessing Community Values to Support Mapping of Ecosystem Services in the Koshi River Basin, Nepal 08 Jun 2015 Staff Publications
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) for the Arctic: A Scoping Study 07 Sep 2015 Staff Publications
Blue Carbon Conservation in West Africa: A First Assessment of Feasibility 30 Jan 2020 Staff Publications
Vital Graphics on Payment for Ecosystem Services: Realising Nature’s Value This publication highlights the concept and selected market segments relating to payments for ecosystem services. 31 Jul 2012 Vital Graphics Series
The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project: Blue Carbon in Abu Dhabi - Protecting our Coastal Heritage The Abu Dhabi Blue Carbon Demonstration Project aimed to improve the understanding of carbon sequestration and the other ecosystem... 13 Feb 2013 Monograph
Why Value the Oceans? A Discussion Paper/February 2012 Oceans cover almost three-quarters of the planet, yet we are just beginning to discover the extent of it's resources. 22 Feb 2012 Monograph
Blue Forests Project Project flyer for the UN Environment/GEF Blue Forests Project. 01 Nov 2018 Brochures and Briefs
Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests Into the Blue: Securing a Sustainable Future for Kelp Forests global synthesis report is the comprehensive knowledge review on kelp. 02 May 2023