Sir Peter Scott Fund news
News about on-the-ground conservation projects and the latest application information will appear here.
Action to tackle Southeast Asia’s Extinction Crisis
Southeast Asia hosts a high proportion of the world’s uniquely diverse fauna and flora, but key threats in the region such as habitat loss, hunting and trade continue to drive much of its wildlife towards extinction. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals a worrying concentration of Critically Endangered species in this biodiversity hotspot. …
17 Sep 2013 | International news release
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
European Environment: alarming decline in plants, molluscs and freshwater fish
Europe's natural heritage is showing an alarming decline, according to new research published today. The European Red List, a part of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, assessed a considerable portion of Europe’s native fauna and flora, finding that a large proportion of molluscs, freshwater fish and vascular plants now fall into a threatened category. … | French | Spanish
22 Nov 2011 | International news release
Species on the Edge app is launched
Acclaimed by the US Apple Store as ‘New and Noteworthy’, the new Species on the Edge app is a detailed guide to 365 species from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Featuring stunning photos and thought-provoking information it allows users to learn about threatened species from around the world. …
16 Nov 2011 | News story
Leopards still hanging on in Yemen.
Two field trips were made to Yemen to look for signs of remaining Arabian leopards, to train local scientists, and to develop a national leopard survey strategy. …
28 Oct 2009 | News story
Education for Conservation: Establishing leopard-friendly communities.
A leopard conservation project in Northern Pakistan has advanced human-feline relations in the area through the provision of educational training schemes. …
20 Oct 2009 | News story
Saving the Guggul Tree
Community-based conservation action in Rajasthan, India drives effort to save an important medicinal plant. …
25 Jan 2009 | News story
Romanian project to rescue Red-breasted Geese
An icon European bird species needs farmers' support to survive. …
20 Aug 2008 | News story
Living with leopards in Northern Pakistan
An innovative scheme encouraging local communities to live peacefully with leopards has reached a new milestone by extending its range to three new communities in Northern Pakistan. …
06 Aug 2008 | News story
Learning a new trade to save sharks in Senegal
Thirty-five women from Senegal took part in a workshop this June aimed to reduce the trade in endangered shark meat. …
25 Jul 2008 | News story
