IUCN is a global union of members devoted to balancing human needs with conservation objectives. IUCN strives to assist China to further develop the capacity of state, civil society and private sector actors alike – and to build Chinese capacity to assume a leadership role in global conservation.
Celebrating Earth Day
Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, and the time has come to celebrate our planet. April 22 marked the annual date of Earth Day, and this year Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director General of IUCN spoke about energy issues and the importance of nature-based solutions on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall. …
22 Apr 2012 | News story
Hand in hand with IPBES
This week, in Panama, at the core of the current plenary session to establish a global platform on biodiversity and its benefits (IPBES), GBIF, IUCN and UNEP-WCMC showcased some examples of existing initiatives which the platform could build upon. More than 50 delegates attended the side event and gained an understanding of the data, information and knowledge already available to policy-makers. …
21 Apr 2012 | News story
Keping Ma, China
As the Secretary General of the Chinese National Committee of DIVERSITAS and a Professor of Ecology, I devote most of my time and energy to biodiversity research and conservation. … | French | Spanish
18 Apr 2012 | Article
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Zhang Xinsheng, China
The 21st century must be the age of sustainable development. Despite strides in science, technology and communication and advances in development, poverty continues to be rampant and the world is mired in manifold crises. … | French | Spanish
12 Apr 2012 | Article
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New IUCN Water Case Studies
IUCN Water recently published 3 new demonstration case studies, providing more detail and lessons on water management approaches in the Mekong, Tacana, and Volta basins. …
10 Apr 2012 | News story
Water for peace in south Asia
Bangladesh and India have some of the most intricate and complex river systems in the world. The Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna, the three major rivers, along with their tributaries drain an area of about 1.75 million square kilometres supporting a population of 620 million people. …
14 Mar 2012 | News story
Address by IUCN Director General to the World Water Forum
On this platform I represent the global voice of environmental advocacy, to speak up for the rights of people and nature, for the social benefits of wetlands and ecological flows, for all the extraordinary species (including our own) that depend on resilient nature for their life support. …
12 Mar 2012 | IUCN statement
Candidates for IUCN Council 2013-2016
IUCN Members will elect a new Council for 2013-16 at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, taking place in Jeju, Republic of Korea from 6-15 September 2012. IUCN is pleased to announce the list of candidates for the positions of President, Treasurer, Chairs of Commissions and Regional Councillors. … | French | Spanish
09 Mar 2012 | News story
Worrying declines for world’s seabirds
The status of the world’s seabirds has deteriorated rapidly over recent decades and several species and populations are now perilously close to extinction, according to a new review by BirdLife International, a partner of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Across the globe, commercial fisheries pose the most serious threat to seabirds. … | French | Spanish
09 Mar 2012 | International news release
International Conference on Sustainable Forest Management
The 2nd Forest Science Forum "International Conference on Sustainable Forest Management" will be held in Beijing, China on October 13-16, 2012. …
28 Feb 2012 | Article
