Conserving biodiversity is not just a matter of protecting wildlife and nature reserves, and it cannot be accomplished by ad hoc and piecemeal campaigns typical of many responses to ecological crises. This groundbreaking report offers the most systematic and comprehensive plan ever devised to protect the world's total stock of genes, species, and ecosystems. The result of more than two years of research and consultation on the part of government agencies and nongovernmental organizations around the world, the Global Biodiversity Strategy: Guidelines for Action to Save, Study and Use Earth's Biotic Wealth Sustainably and Equitably sets forth guidelines and actions that take into account broad social and economic concerns. It outlines a systematic agenda of policy reforms and conservation action at local, national, and international levels to protect biodiversity over the long term while mobilizing its benefits for food, medicines, chemicals, and other necessities. Featuring 85 policy-oriented action steps for public and private sector decisionmakers, the Global Biodiversity Strategy also includes a comprehensive glossary, list of acronyms, and extensive bibliography. With introductory chapters on the nature and value of biodiversity and the causes and extent of its loss, this book is an outstanding resource for both experts and newcomers in the biodiversity field. 1992 / 260 pages |
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