path: Policy & Regulation > Ecosystem approach to catchments > Integrated River Basin Managment (IRBM) > Ecosystem biodiversity > The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Eastern Africa
The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Eastern Africa
 

Title

The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in Eastern Africa  

Author(s) / Editor(s)

Darwall, W.; Smith, K.; Lowe, T.; Vié, J.-C.

Content Language(s)

English

Type of Document

Report: Research report

Document Status

Final

Document Availability

Full Text(Free)

Abstract / Description

The report by the IUCN considers that the major threat to freshwater biodiversity is the loss and degradation of habitats due to the development of water resources for human use. The report specifically focuses on methods for study, threatened species, conservation priorities and application for river basin planning.

Keywords

BIODIVERSITY; HABITAT LOSS

Geographic Keywords

AFRICA

Publisher (Owner)

IUCN – The World Conservation Union

Publication Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Series Title

Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission No. 31

ISBN

2-8317-0863-X

Download File(s)

Target Audience

Naturalist; Researchers and Academics; Policy Makers; Information Intermediaries; Education: Undergraduate

Topics this item is listed under

Ecosystem biodiversity [15951]

 
 
Object Information
owner: Chief Editor
ID: 19596right-click for short link
visits: 78
added: 26 May 2005
updated: 26 May 2005
Legend
Go Direct button : takes you direct to the website or document download.
Editor's Award : indicates that the editor of the topic considers this item to be of particular note.
Website
Document
Software
Contact
Multimedia
Data Source
Project
Organisation
Discussion
Opinion Poll
Job
Event
News Item
freeMem:NaN totMem:NaN reqNum: openSessions: generationTime:2005/07/25 10:40:24