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This product has been developed in partnership with UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) and provides short definitions of over 200 commonly-used biodiversity terms and acronyms. The glossary was developed to support greater consistency in the use of terms and definitions related to biodiversity. The definitions have been
Ipieca is partnering with ICMM, the international Council on Mining & Metals and The Equator Principle Association in a Cross-Sector Biodiversity Initiative (CSBI). This forum is enabling cross-industry learning on the use of the biodiversity mitigation hierarchy, and the application of biodiversity offsets.
As responses to climate change impacts extend beyond greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mitigation, governments and companies increasingly recognize the need to integrate adaptation planning and implementation into balanced risk management strategies
The Oil Spill Industry Project (JIP) technical report (Revision 2016)
This product highlights the interface between the management of biodiversity and ecosystem services (BES) and water issues throughout upstream onshore oil and gas operations, and outlines the key management steps for identifying and assessing both dependencies and potential impacts of operations on BES, and water risks
Natural gas is experiencing a period of strong growth. Significantly increased resource estimates, and improvements in production and transport technologies have led to an expanding role in energy supply
The Oil Spill Joint Industry Project (JIP) technical report (Revision 2016)
This informative document was developed primarily for external stakeholders. It outlines why it is important for the oil and gas industry to save energy and describes key actions being taken, including: ...
The publication defines and explains many of the terms commonly used at the climate change negotiations and other meetings.
A compare-and-contrast analysis of public studies
Title Type Theme Published Download 
A-Z of Biodiversity Terms Awareness brief Nature 16 Oct 2013 
Cross Sector Biodiversity Initiative (CSBI) Charter Awareness brief Nature 16 Aug 2013 
Addressing adaptation in the oil and gas industry Awareness brief Climate 21 Jul 2013 
Dispersants logistics and supply planning Awareness brief Marine spill preparedness and response 12 Jun 2013 
Making the connection: oil and gas management of natural resources (interactive PDF) Awareness brief Nature 21 May 2013 
The expanding role of natural gas. Comparing life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions Awareness brief Climate 21 May 2013 
The use of decanting during offshore oil spill recovery operations Awareness brief Marine spill preparedness and response 14 May 2013 
Saving energy in the oil and gas industry (2013) Awareness brief Climate 22 Feb 2013 
Climate change: a glossary of terms (5th edition) Awareness brief Climate 22 Oct 2012 
GHG emissions and the cost of carbon abatement for light-duty road vehicles Awareness brief Climate 01 Jul 2011