Ecosystems supporting energy systems
IUCN's Global Result 3.2 is "Ecosystem services that underpin sustainable and equitable energy are incorporated in energy policies and strategies."
Pacific Energy Officials and Ministers Meeting, Nukualofa, Tonga : 20th -24th April 2009
“STRENGTHENING THE FRAGILE PACIFIC ISLANDS ENERGY SECTOR – Addressing energy, economy and environment in a period of rapid change” …
14 Apr 2009 | News - News story
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Knowing the wealth of water to the energy industry - lessons from IUCN
In a world where each unit of energy is becoming increasingly water intensive, many countries are already facing severe water scarcity. This short IUCN opinion piece explores the links between energy and water systems from an environmental perspective. …
27 Feb 2009 | News - News story
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Environment must count at Davos
As the World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, IUCN urges governments and businesses to reconsider their relationship with nature. …
28 Jan 2009 | News - News story
Understanding the linkages between energy, ecosystems and livelihoods - draft paper available for comment
How do energy, ecosystems and livelihoods inter-link? Is it all about managing impacts or are there ways to conserve ecosystems and provide greater access to sustainable energy and accomanying livelihood benefits? This background paper explores some of the issues in the workshop #1508, the final station of the Energy Journey. …
01 Oct 2008 | News - News story
IUCN and member GNV join forces to deliver message on importance of ecosystems for sustainable energy
IUCN member organisation GNV (Green Network Vojvodina) presented a joint IUCN paper at the 4th Regional Conference: Environment for Europe (EnE08) in Belgrade on the June 4-5, 2008. …
05 Jun 2008 | News - News story
IUCN Director General presents a Statement before the Commission on Sustainable Development
15 May 2008—IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefevre expressed the need for greater coordinated action to address the global food and water crisis before the 16th Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development today in New York, NY. …
21 May 2008 | News - News story
Food versus fuel debate not so simple, says IUCN
The debate currently raging about the global food crisis and whether biofuels are to blame for it is far more complex than it first appears. …
30 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Sustainable financing needed to preserve environment
Government officials from Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand held discussions last week about promoting sustainable financing to ensure enough funding to protect the environment and livelihoods of villagers. …
04 Mar 2008 | News - News story
Linking energy, ecosystems and livelihoods at UN CSD15
IUCN delivered a statement and released a position paper urging the CSD to link energy, ecosystems and livelihoods for sustainable development. …
02 May 2007 | News - News story
