Asia
China and Japan workshops on WDPA and strengthening the protected area information base
Maintenance of information in the WDPA database for three countries in Asia – China, Japan and the Republic of Korea – is a challenge that the WCPA, in collaboration with UNEP-WCMC, the Korea National Parks Service (KNPS) and the IUCN Regional Biodiversity Conservation, Asia (RBCP) has tackled with national workshops aimed at ensuring a common understanding of the global data standards, present national PA information systems and current data challenges. …
14 Dec 2012 | News story
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Wildlife Conservation Day highlights action against wildlife crime
In response to growing concern about illegal trade in wildlife, the US Department of State has declared 4 December as Wildlife Conservation Day and is calling for individuals across the world to support threatened species by signing up to a Wildlife Pledge. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) welcomes this initiative given the recent escalation of poaching for a number of species that is compromising decades-long efforts towards the conservation and sustainable use of wild species. …
04 Dec 2012 | News story
Mekong River Development Needs Greater Transparency
New film “Mekong” explores the dynamics of hyrdropower up and down one of the world’s great rivers and takes a balanced views of sensitive’ topics.
27 Nov 2012 | News story
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Answering the SOS call from the wild: dolphins, rhinos, tigers and others to benefit from more funding
Gland, Switzerland, 22 November 2012 (IUCN) Flagship species conservation initiative Save Our Species (SOS) is expanding its work with US$ 2.5 million funding for 25 new projects. …
22 Nov 2012 | News story
MFF RSC 9 Field Trip Sindh
Thatta, Sindh, November 21st: Day four brought forward a unique learning and recreational opportunity for over 50 participants at the RSC 9. A daylong fieldtrip was planned where the visitors could enjoy the ancient carvings at the Makli necropolis, have lunch at the Keenjhar lake and spend some quiet, reflective moments at a 16TH century Mughal era monument - the Shahjehan Mosque. After three days of the riveting discussions in the environs of a local hotel, the participants seemed happy to explore the unique heritage and ecology of the country. …
21 Nov 2012 | News story
Launch of the Global Consultation on Water: The World We Want 2015
As UN-Water partner, IUCN is supporting the global launch today of the Thematic Consultation on Water. This public consultation process is part of the UN-led global dialogue 'The World We Want 2015'. …
21 Nov 2012 | News story
MFF RSC pushing forward - 'Resilience, Climate Change and the Private Sector in Sustainable Coastal Management'
DAY 3 – Top coastal experts from Asia representing the private sector and multinational companies met in Karachi to discuss the ever-increasing roles and responsibilities of the private sector and businesses towards protecting coastal areas and maintaining their ecological integrity. …
20 Nov 2012 | News story
Workshop on Education for Sustainable Development
A daylong workshop on Education for Sustainable Development was organized by IUCN under its Balochistan Programme for Sustainable Development at the Elementary Girl’s College, Quetta on 21st November 2012. …
20 Nov 2012 | News story
Tender invited from interested fish purchasers to sale fish of Tanguar haor
Commercial Fish Harvesting Campaign -2013 will be held from 01/01/2013 to 13/04/2013 (Time is changeable on weather and hydrological condition of the Tanguar Haor ) at Tanguar haor, Sunamganj under supervision of the District Administration following the modality of community Based Sustainable Management of Tanguar Haor Project of the "Ministry of Environment and Forest" supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation. …
20 Nov 2012 | News story
Hydro-diplomacy: Bridging the gap between science, policy and action
How we use and share water is a complex issue. It involves diverse groups of people such as farmers and fishermen, energy suppliers and developers, all who are competing for a limited and precious resource. Water use issues typically cross natural, social and political boundaries and can be local, national, regional and global in nature. …
01 Nov 2012 | News story
