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The chapters of the book examine the proliferation of meetings, the changes in actors and their roles (including governments, non-governmental organizations, secretariats), the interlinkages of issues, the impact of scientific advice and the challenges of implementation across negotiating processes. Negotiating processes examined include the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,…

This book on desertification at global and regional level is an effort of overcoming the Academic Program of the Autonomous University Metropolitan conducted with the objective of studying this serious problem that affects a large part of the soils in Mexico and the world.Desertification is the result of natural effects of human activity, and is exacerbated by climate change and the environment…

The book aligns chronologically the facts that originated some of the most important branches of science like astronomy, botany, bacteriology, thermodynamics, chemistry and other interesting issues. An initial chapter briefly describes the evolution of the Universe according to the most recent theories. A special chapter related to the rising of the idea of sustainable development is added at the…

This publication is intended to raise awareness amongst all stakeholders and galvanise wider action to boost drylands conservation and development. The book is designed to inform and remind us of the beauty of dryland biodiversity and its intrinsic and instrumental value. It demonstrates the mutual dependency of dryland biological and cultural diversity. The book includes new analyses of drylands…

This Special Report contributes to frame the challenge of dealing with extreme weather and climate events as an issue in decisionmaking under uncertainty, analyzing response in the context of risk management. The report consists of nine chapters, covering risk management; observed and projected changes in extreme weather and climate events; exposure and vulnerability to as well as losses…

The essence of sustainability is about reconnecting man's relationship to nature. This paper proposes the creation of a practical international mechanism for creating collaborative partnerships between stakeholders such as scientists, NGOs, foundations, local authorities, and the business community. The proposed mechanism Nature Resilience would initiate and organise tailor-made ecological…