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Message from the CEC Chair: An invitation to nominate CEC National Activators
The Chair of IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC), Keith Wheeler, is addressing a message - via the CEC portal - to IUCN Members, IUCN Regional and Country Offices, IUCN Regional and National Committees and CEC members …
08 May 2009 | News story
Climate Change has the IPCC – does biodiversity need IPBES?
Momentum is building around the establishment of "IPBES" (Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services). This would work for biodiversity in a similar way that the IPCC does for climate change, supporting governments and other decision-makers with information to make decisions in response to the best available science, and not just political interests or rhetoric. …
08 May 2009 | News story
Strengthening Caribbean Conservation
Leaders in the fields of conservation and sustainable development are meeting in Trinidad this week to find ways to strengthen collaboration between the Caribbean island nations and IUCN. …
05 May 2009 | News story
Most successful Congress to date says report
The final evaluation report available as well in French and Spanish,of the 2008 World Conservation Congress (WCC), held in Barcelona, is available for consultation. The report, performed by independent evaluators Universalia, calls the Barcelona Congress the most successful congress to date. …
24 Apr 2009 | News story
Green Expo 2009
Jamaica’s Green Expo 2009 kicks off on June 5th – World Environment Day. The weekend-long exposition, held biennially during National Environmental Awareness Week, is organised by the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust and attracts families, school groups and businesses. This year’s main theme is climate change, alternative energy and energy conservation. …
21 Apr 2009 | News story
Nairobi Statement on Climate Change Adaptation
Ministers and senior officials from more than 20 countries joined government representatives, intergovernmental organisations and NGOs in Nairobi, to finalise the Nairobi Statement on Land and Water Management for Adaptation to Climate Change. …
21 Apr 2009 | News story
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Where next for World Conservation Congress?
The Republic of Korea and Mexico, which are both applying to host the next IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2012, were sent the official Statement of Requirements on April 15. …
16 Apr 2009 | News story
The way forward on sustainable use
Achieving the sustainable use of natural resources is central to IUCN’s mission and an issue that involves many parts of the
01 Apr 2009 | News story
News from Council
The new Council of IUCN elected at the Barcelona Congress met for the first time in February 2009. The Council, among others, elected four IUCN Vice-Presidents and appointed four additional Councillors. … | French | Spanish
20 Mar 2009 | News story
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Join a global environmental action … | French | Spanish
20 Mar 2009 | News story
