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IUCN US and the Forest & Climate Programme
Million-dollar boost to the people and biodiversity of West Africa
An IUCN initiative that works to improve the livelihoods of people in West Africa has received a major boost in the form of a CHF 1.9 million grant from Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). …
24 Feb 2010 | News - News story
Mangroves to the rescue
Coastal ecosystems in the Pacific region are under severe threat. Increasing population, coastal development, squatter settlements and increasing demand for resources are having a serious impact. Climate change will only make things worse for these vulnerable coastal areas, and urgent action is needed to address the ongoing threats. …
23 Feb 2010 | News - News story
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IUCN Media Brief 17 December 2009 - REDD key to successful mitigation
THE LATEST: Solid progress has been made at COP 15 towards recognizing forests as a fundamental part of climate change mitigation solutions. REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) and REDD-plus are a critical part of a successful mitigation strategy. …
17 Dec 2009 | News - News story
Borneo Natives Proclaim Tropical Forest Reserve
Penan Peace Park" is aimed at protecting the last primeval rainforests of Sarawak´s Upper Baram region and is challenging the official logging plans – the Penan wish to develop tourism and to protect their native rights. …
16 Dec 2009 | News - News story
