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How to stop biofuel crops becoming invasive
Experts have come up with a series of tips for biofuel producers to stop biofuel crops becoming invasive species. …
23 Apr 2009 | News story
Perspectives on Water and Climate Change Adaptation
'Water and Climate Change Adaptation' newest publication series is online. The series includes a collection of 16 papers, produced in collaboration with the World Water Council, CPWC, IWA and IUCN …
23 Apr 2009 | News story
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G20 must follow through on green promises
The G20, meeting yesterday in London, agreed with what IUCN and many others have been saying: the economic recovery must be inclusive, green and sustainable. …
03 Apr 2009 | News story
Planning for a sustainable energy future: IUCN reacts to Shell’s Strategy Update
Last week Shell repeated its intention to disinvest in wind and solar power and concentrate its efforts and investments on biofuels. IUCN takes note of Shell’s decision and hopes that it can be convinced to show more leadership in renewable energy in the future. …
23 Mar 2009 | News story
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 story
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Businesses Push Ahead Council for Sustainable Development
Representatives from leading Vietnamese enterprises agreed to move forward with the IUCN-supported Viet Nam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) at a stakeholder consultation meeting on Feb. 24, 2009. …
25 Feb 2009 | News story
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Estimated carbon emissions from the IUCN World Conservation Congress fully offset
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a truly unique event in its capacity to unite so many members of the global environmental community. To the delegates, this unmatched opportunity for learning, exchanging ideas, and meeting new people is priceless. … | French | Spanish
12 Feb 2009 | News story
Global Reporting Initiative Releases Mining & Metals Supplement for Public Comment
The Global Reporting Initiative has released the Mining and Metals Sector Supplement for public comment. …
09 Feb 2009 | News story
Rio Tinto – IUCN Relationship Negotiations Continue
Rio Tinto and IUCN continue to discuss the possibility of a formal relationship arrangement, with an IUCN Secretariat staff visit to Australia and Indonesia during November and December, 2008 and a visit to the London headquarters of Rio Tinto in January, 2009. …
23 Jan 2009 | News story
Don’t wait to produce renewable energy sustainably, urges IUCN
A hands-on guide to producing bioenergy without harming the environment was launched today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to coincide with the World Future Energy summit in
21 Jan 2009 | News story
