Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
UNEP-WCMC
Publication Year:
2016
Publication Place
Cambridge, UK
Physical Description:
112p. : ill. (col.) ; 29cm.
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
41116
Legacy PEIN ID:
81200
General Notes
Online only
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Biodiversity - Aichi targets
Progress - Asia & Pacific region
Protected areas - Oceania
Protected areas - Management
Marine resource
Marine resource management
Marine resources - Pacific - Oceania
Protected areas
Biodiversity management
Abstract
The Asia Pacific region is exceptionally rich in biodiversity. The tropical forests of South East Asia, the reefs of the coral triangle, the temperate forests and the large river basins found in the region are among the most unique on Earth. However, biodiversity in the Asia Pacific region is in fast decline. For example, the region recorded the worlds highest number of threatened species in 2014 and extensive coastal development and unsustainable exploitation of marine resources have resulted in the disappearance of over 40 percent of coral reefs and mangroves, leading to declines in fish stocks.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
UNEP-WCMC
Publication Year:
2016
Publication Place
Cambridge, UK
Physical Description:
112p. : ill. (col.) ; 29cm.
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
41116
Legacy PEIN ID:
81200
General Notes
Online only
Record Created: 16-Feb-2017
Record Modified: 17-Dec-2020