Conservation for a New Era
- ISBN-10
- 2831711789
- ISBN-13
- 9782831711782
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 219
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- IUCN
- Author
- Jeffrey A. McNeely
Description
Conservation for a New Era outlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008. The landmark publication takes on the pressing issues of today and highlights the solutions to be found through investing in nature. The book is essential reading for governments, businesses and decision makers. It provides a snapshot of the current situation, split into 21 easy-to-read sections, as well as a roadmap for the future.
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