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Limited spaces for the Conservation Campus – sign up now!
Following the success of the Learning Opportunities at the 2008 Congress in Barcelona, the IUCN World Conservation Congress will feature this year a Conservation Campus dedicated to practical training in support of the IUCN Programme 2013-2016. … | French | Spanish
25 Jul 2012 | News story
Latest IUCN Red List assessment finds parrotfish and surgeonfish facing heightened risk of localized extinction
A recent study conducted for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ found that 86% of the populations of parrotfish and surgeonfish face a low risk of extinction globally, but they do face a heightened risk of extinction regionally—especially in areas like the Coral Triangle. These results were published this week in the journal PLoS ONE. …
18 Jul 2012 | Media advisory
Use your voice
Members have a unique opportunity at the IUCN Congress to influence the global conservation agenda through the motions. To do this, they must ensure to get accreditation so they can vote and speak at the Members’ Assembly, together with observers with speaking rights. … | French | Spanish
17 Jul 2012 | News story
IUCN welcomes outcomes of Ramsar CoP11
Following the closing of the recent Ramsar CoP, held in Bucharest from 6-13 July, IUCN welcomes the conference outcomes and is confident decisions made will further strengthen the Convention’s mission to conserve wetlands and promote wise use. …
15 Jul 2012 | News story
Honouring champions of conservation
A Danish lawyer, the Botswana Head of State and an American primatologist: what’s the link? … | French | Spanish
09 Jul 2012 | News story
Power of partnerships needed for world's wetlands
At the opening of the 11th Conference of the Contracting Parties (CoP) of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre called on governments to support strong partnerships as key to moving from aspiration to implementation for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. …
06 Jul 2012 | News story
World Heritage - a future at risk?
St. Petersburg, Russia, 6 July, 2012 (IUCN) – As the number of natural wonders on the World Heritage List continues to grow, too many sites are left with little resources to manage them properly and conserve the very values they were inscribed for, say IUCN experts. Many face a barrage of threats, not least from mining and oil exploration. … | Chinese
06 Jul 2012 | News story
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Kisumu’s Shabaa Community environmental policing programme gets a boost from IUCN
Shabaa Community - Kisumu, a youth network in Kenya, is now using computers and publications that were recently donated by IUCN ESARO. The network is building a community of young people in Kenya to ensure that they effectively participate in development. In his message of appreciation to IUCN, the coordinator for the youth network, Nashon Nyambok, indicated that the two computers received from IUCN have already been installed and are being used by the Community. …
05 Jul 2012 | Article
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Last few hours for discounts on Congress fees
2012 is a busy year for environmental decision-making, with many large-scale conventions taking place. But the IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique event with a unique audience. It is the only global summit that represents every aspect of conservation, bringing together leaders of all levels – from governments and international NGOs to academia and local charities. … | French | Spanish
05 Jul 2012 | News story
A step change for biodiversity knowledge
"The hopes are high for IPBES to become an authoritative global mechanism recognized by scientists and policy makers alike to pull together dispersed information, syntheses and analyses on biodiversity and ecosystems. By building on existing processes and initiatives, and only creating new ones as a last resort in case of glaring gaps, the intention is that decisions and research investment will be more efficient," writes Julia Marton-Lefèvre, IUCN Director General. …
04 Jul 2012 | Article
