Press Releases
IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems gains speed
From Australia to Patagonia, from coral reefs to rainforests and deserts, the new IUCN Red List of Ecosystems will assess the status of ecosystems worldwide, to identify their risks and the potential impact on both ecosystems and human wellbeing. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | International news release
IUCN welcomes 48 new Members
On 5 September 2012, the 79th Meeting of the IUCN Council, meeting at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea, admitted 48 new Members to IUCN. … | French | Spanish
06 Sep 2012 | News story
Mediterranean events at the World Conservation Congress 2012
The world's conservation community is coming together in Jeju (Republic of Korea), to participate at the IUCN World Conservation Congress from 6 to 15 September 2012. This Congress, held every four years, provides a platform to discuss some of the biggest challenges currently facing people and the environment. Leaders from governments, the public sector, non-governmental organizations, business, UN agencies and social organizations will debate and decide solutions for the world’s most pressing environment and development issues.
04 Sep 2012 | News story
Spineless creatures that rule the world
One-fifth of the world’s invertebrates may be threatened with extinction according to ‘Spineless,’ a report published today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), in conjunction with IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and the IUCN Species Survival Commission. …
31 Aug 2012 | Media advisory
Knowledge drives action
The ground-breaking work of IUCN’s six commissions is highlighted in the latest issue of the journal S.A.P.I.EN.S. …
24 Aug 2012 | News story
New guide identifies most effective water tools
Water for Business, a new guide specifically designed for businesses to help them identify water tools and initiatives most suitable for business needs and environmental sustainability was released today by WBCSD, IUCN, and SustainAbility. …
20 Aug 2012 | News story
One month to go before WCC: zooming in on Food Security
With one month to go before the start of the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC), Mark Smith, Director Global Water Programme, highlights the challenges and solutions on one of the Congress' main themes: Food Security. …
06 Aug 2012 | News story
Nature’s Olympics - IUCN World Conservation Congress
A number of concerned groups and individuals have recently called on IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) to postpone or cancel its Congress and to express disapproval on several environmental issues in Korea, including construction of a naval base on Jeju Island, scientific whaling and the Four Rivers restoration project. IUCN is committed to ensuring that Congress provides a platform for open and constructive dialogue on these issues and is working with the Korean Organizing Committee to engage with all groups and address their concerns at the meeting in Jeju. …
02 Aug 2012 | News story
Wild horses released in Western Iberia rewilding area
A herd of 24 Retuerta horses, coming from the Doñana biological station in southern Spain, were released in the Campanarios de Azaba reserve on July 27. The release was possible thanks to the Rewilding Europe initiative and the collaboration between the Nature and Man Foundation (FNYH) and the Doñana Biological Station. … | Spanish
31 Jul 2012 | News story
Montenegro moving towards more effective marine and coastal nature conservation
Under the request of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro– IUCN Member since 2009- a meeting with IUCN was organized last 16 July 2012 to evaluate the progress made on protected areas and legal instruments related to marine and coastal environment in the country. … | French | Spanish
25 Jul 2012 | News story
