Texts Adopted

Texts Adopted

Author: Council of Europe. Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9789287131300

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European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

European Strategy for the Conservation of Invertebrates

Author: John R. Haslett

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9789287163592

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Invertebrate animals make up the greater part of the world's biological diversity and are present in all habitats, where they perform essential ecological functions. Their survival is fundamental to the maintenance of life as we know it. Large numbers of invertebrate species are under severe threat of extinction in Europe, or are already extinct due to the extreme transformations that European habitats have suffered due to human activities. The European Strategy for the conservation of invertebrates, adopted by the Council of Europe (Bern Convention) in 2006, addresses the loss of invertebrate biodiversity and promotes their conservation and the services they provide in terrestrial and non-marine aquatic environments. The Strategy offers appropriate guidance to European governments, other decision-makers, land managers, scientists and teachers that have potential influence on invertebrate conservation.


Biodiversity and climate change

Biodiversity and climate change

Author: Brian Huntley

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2012-04-11

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9287170606

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The effects of climate change on ecosystems are complex. The impact on the species and habitats protected by the Bern Convention may differ widely, depending on the species, their habitats and location. This publication includes seven expert reports presenting concrete measures for addressing the vulnerability of Europe's natural heritage in the face of climate change and its effects, and how this heritage must adapt in order to survive.With this publication, the Council of Europe aims to increase awareness about the links between biodiversity and climate, and emphasise the large potential for synergies when addressing biodiversity loss and climate change in an integrated manner.


Biodiversity and Climate Change

Biodiversity and Climate Change

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9789287170590

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"The effects of climate change on ecosystems are complex. The impact on the species and habitats protected by the Bern Convention may differ widely, depending on the species, their habitats and location. This publication includes six expert reports presenting concrete measures for addressing the vulnerability of Europe's natural heritage in the face of climate change and its effects, and how this heritage must adapt in order to survive. This publication reproduces the full text of Recommendation 135 (2008) on addressing the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, adopted by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention in November 2008, which stresses the urgent need to tackle the impact of climate change on biological diversity and on its conservation. With this publication, the Council of Europe aims to increase awareness about the links between biodiversity and climate, and emphasise the large potential for synergies when addressing biodiversity loss and climate change in an integrated manner."--P. [4] of cover.


Ecological Corridors in Land Use Planning and Development Policies

Ecological Corridors in Land Use Planning and Development Policies

Author: R. H. Jongman

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9789287149367

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This study has been prepared in the framework of the work programme of the Committee of Experts for the Pan-European Ecological Network. It gives an overview of national approaches to realise ecological corridors through land use planning and development policies of countries implementing the Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy.


Ecological Corridors and Species

Ecological Corridors and Species

Author: Fabio Corsi

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9789287149893

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This report discusses the problems involved in developing an environmental suitability model to manage three large carnivore populations in the Alpine region, for the bear, the lynx and the wolf. The aim is to identify sensitive areas, both in terms of areas particularly suitable for the survival of the species and those which represent broad unsuitable patches) and connecting corridors. It is based on the results obtained by the 'Large Carnivores Conservation Areas in Europe' (LCCA) project developed by the Istituto di Ecologia Applicata (IEA) of Rome.


Code of Practice for the Introduction of Biological and Landscape Diversity Considerations Into the Transport Sector

Code of Practice for the Introduction of Biological and Landscape Diversity Considerations Into the Transport Sector

Author: Catherine J. Bickmore

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 9287151156

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The Pan-European Biological and Landscape Strategy (1996) aims to halt the degradation of landscape and biological diversity across the European region. Action Theme 2 of the Strategy relates to the integration of landscape and biological diversity into other sectors including transport. This Code of Practice contributes to this progress. The Code relates to linear transport systems, comprising roads, railways and inland navigation along waterways, such as canals and rivers. It aims to assist elected representatives, decision makers, and practitioners as well as nature conservation bodies in the understanding of the main issues and solutions associated with the planning, design and use of linear transportation networks i.e. roads, railways and inland navigation channels, in relation to the landscape and biological diversity. Other modes of transport are outside the scope of this CodeThe Code sets a political and social framework and proposes policy options for the development of new, and the maintenance of existing linear transport systems in relation to biological and landscape diversity. By building on examples, the Code has developed a series of Practice Pointers.


Ecological Network and Local Authorities Sociological Instruments

Ecological Network and Local Authorities Sociological Instruments

Author: Catherine Mougenot

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9789287149961

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Ever closer links have been forged between caring for nature on the one hand and human activities on the other. In recent years there has been a shift from an interest in reserve-based nature, which excluded man and human activities, to an increasingly powerful nature-culture relationship. Nature protection became nature conservation and then nature development with the integration of socio-economic and cultural aspects. Within the framework of the setting-up of the Pan-European Ecological Network, these sociological aspects have a great importance for establishing an ecological network where the scientific aspects of biodiversity protection must co-exist with nature management and development.