Wildlife in a Changing World: An Analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species by Jean-Christophe Vie (Editor), Craig Hilton-Taylor (Editor), Simon N. Stuart (Editor) - 2009-10-01

Lynx Edicions, 2009. Paperback. New. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is the most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of the world's plant and animal species. It is based on an objective system for assessing the risk of extinction of a species. Species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable are regarded as threatened and therefore most in need of conservation attention. In this volume, you will find the most up-to-date information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world and the reasons behind their declining status. For managers this information will assist in designing and delivering targeted action to mitigate these threats. From a policy perspective, the Red List offers a progressively more valuable tool. Increasingly it provides the fundamental information needed to deliver indicators for tracking: progress against national obligations under the CBD; the conservation status of… Read More