IUCN is actively engaged in Europe, North and Central Asia in several projects and initiatives which are founded on its three main action pillars: Knowledge, Action and Network.
Here below you find some of the latest projects we are working on.
Activities
Bridging science and policy with the BiodivERsA network
Successful conservation requires sound priority setting and decision-making based on the best available science. Science-policy interfaces are social processes, which encompass relations between scientists and other actors in the policy process, and which allow for exchanges, co-evolution, and joint construction of knowledge with the aim of enriching decision-making at different scales. …
15 Apr 2013 | Project description
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The Earth is blessed with energy in abundance. In thousands of years, humans have discovered many different ways to harvest the energy provided by nature. We learned to use the power of the wind, the heat of the sun, the waves of the ocean. We learned to burn ancient plant matter, and we learned about the consequences of doing so. It’s time to explore new ways to address energy challenges, get people involved across borders and work together to build awareness and effect change. …
04 Mar 2013 | Project description
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IUCN-UPM: realizing the green economy
Nature provides the resources which are essential to our survival and our economy. Natural resources are the heart of companies’ productivity. Preserving these resources and using them sustainably is crucial for businesses’ long-term sustainability. IUCN has partnered with UPM, a large pulp and paper manufacturing and timber company based in Finland, to establish indicators and standards for incorporating biodiversity conservation into the company’s business model. …
13 Dec 2012 | Project description
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