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IUCN honours Professor Randolph Thaman
In recognition of his outstanding services to the conservation of nature and natural resources, Professor Randolph Robert Thaman of the University of the South Pacific was awarded an Honorary Membership of IUCN Award by IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature at the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea. …
24 Sep 2012 | News story
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Thank you IUCN Oceania
Outgoing IUCN Regional Councillor, Robin Yarrow, expresses his appreciation to the IUCN Oceania Regional Office team for their work in the region and for their support at the Congress in Jeju, Korea. …
18 Sep 2012 | Article
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Best knowledge on mining impacts needed
Two motions related to mining, proposed by Oceania Members of IUCN, were approved this morning by the Members' Assembly. …
15 Sep 2012 | Audio
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Message from outgoing IUCN Regional Councillor
Kia ora Oceania friends and Colleagues and especially NZIUCN. It has been my honour and privilege to serve as your Regional Councillor in Oceania. …
15 Sep 2012 | Article
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A conservation leader: Fijian chief leads by example
Strong leadership is key to successful conservation at the community level. For Ratu Aisea Katonivere, chief of Macuata Province in Fiji, conservation is successful if it is driven and owned by communities. …
12 Sep 2012 | Article
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IUCN’s new President elected
Mr Zhang Xinsheng of China is the new President of IUCN. He was elected today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. … | French | Spanish
12 Sep 2012 | News story
Mining in the Pacific - an industry perspective
The 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress has provided a forum for all sectors of society, including industry to discuss critical issues concerning the conservation and sustainable use of nature. Nautilus Minerals, the first company in the world to be granted a deep-sea mining license, is here at the Congress to share their work and plans. …
11 Sep 2012 | Audio
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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
Vanuatu joins the Union
The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu has officially announced its decision to join IUCN by endorsing the IUCN Statutes. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been designated by the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu as its liaison with the IUCN Secretariat. … | French | Spanish
24 Aug 2012 | News story
Linking livelihoods, climate and effective management
Effective management of mangrove and associated ecosystems lies at the heart of IUCN's MESCAL project. IUCN Oceania and the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) facilitated a training workshop for MESCAL coordinators from 23 - 26 July in Suva, Fiji to highlight the links between project impacts, livelihoods and climate. …
03 Aug 2012 | Article
