News on Resolutions and Recommendations' implementation

IUCN RECOMMENDATIONS TO THIRD PARTIES

The last IUCN World Conservation Congress took place from the 6th to the 15th of September 2012 in Jeju, Republic of Korea. It gathered IUCN Members to define the positions of the Union on multiple issues, and to shape activities to be undertaken in the next four years. Some of the Resolutions and Recommendations adopted mandated the Director General to contact specific organizations, governments and entities to share IUCN's views on specific topics. This contact is frequently done in a form of a letter. The letters displayed below show positions on matters to be communicated simultaneously to a wide range of institutions.

 

 

 

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

The Duke of Cambridge and IUCN unite for wildlife

As part of his latest conservation initiative, The Duke of Cambridge brings together an unprecedented collaboration between the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and seven of the world’s most influential conservation organizations, including IUCN. …

12 Sep 2013 | International news release

The sad part about Tanya's work is that sometimes her team has to deal with retaliatory killings of snow leopards. In this case they convinced the farmer not to sell the skin and parts and hand them over to the authorities. The team is now also working with him and his neighbours to better protect their livestock.

Calling for wild cat conservation from the roof of the world

Working in what is dubbed the ‘roof of the world,’ Tanya Rosen is a passionate voice for the conservation of wild cats — snow leopards in particular. …

11 Sep 2013 | Article

Livelihood in Benet, Uganda

Rights, resources and rewards - Benet landscape, Uganda

The Mount Elgon region straddles Kenya and the east of Uganda, extending over an area of approximately 772,000 ha, of which 221,000 ha have been set aside as reserves and national parks. The remaining 550,000ha consist of farmlands and settlements. Mount Elgon itself rises 4,321 m above sea level and stretches over a distance of 80 km from north to south and 50 km wide. It nourishes a vast array of rivers and streams that feed into the important river systems of Africa, most notably the Nile. The area is important for species conservation thanks to the richness of endemic plant and animal species found on the mountain. …

20 Jul 2013 | International news release

2012 IUCN's World Conservation Congress
  • International Convention Centre, Jeju

    International Convention Centre, Jeju

    Photo: Jeju Province