Nouvelles
Dernières nouvelles de l'Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature
Le PACO pose les bases de sa réussite
Le PACO pose les bases de sa réussite …
07 Jul 2008 | News story
Climate Change will bring Spain more than just lack of rain
For a long while it looked odds-on that big international conference in Barcelona this autumn about the environment would find the Spanish host city deep in the grip of a water crisis triggered by its worst drought in 50 years. …
07 Jul 2008 | News story
EU overseas entities in deep water – IUCN and ONERC
The European Union’s overseas entities are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. But a new report from IUCN and the French Observatory for the Impacts of Global Warming (ONERC) shows for the first time that their weakness in the face of climate change could work to their advantage, if the EU is ready to invest. …
07 Jul 2008 | International news release
Gold medal for a Green decision
IUCN commends Russian Prime Minister and Russia’s Olympic Organizing Committee for its decision to move parts of competition venues …
05 Jul 2008 | International news release
Put natural World Heritage sites off limits for mining and oil exploration, IUCN says
More than a quarter of natural World Heritage sites are under pressure by existing or future mineral extraction. For this reason, IUCN is calling on the private sector, state-run companies and governments themselves to adopt and enforce the “no go” principle, meaning that no mining and/or mineral and oil exploration and production can be carried out in World Heritage sites. The call was made today in Québec City, Canada, during the 32nd session of the World Heritage Committee.
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04 Jul 2008 | News story
Climate Decision Makers Call for More Political Leadership and a Clear Policy Environment: Global Survey
A new worldwide survey of key climate decision-makers shows strong and consistent views that government leaders worldwide need to act quickly and agree on a set of clear, inclusive, and long-term policies in order to put climate solutions in place. The survey comes as countries and regions prepare for the crucial Copenhagen meeting of the UNFCCC and the G8 Summit. …
01 Jul 2008 | International news release
Scientists work with oil consortium to limit effects of seismic work on critically-endangered whale population
A taskforce of whale and oil industry experts convened by IUCN have published a list of monitoring and mitigation measures aimed at minimising the impacts of a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island in eastern Russia scheduled for 2009. …
30 Jun 2008 | News story
Renforcez vos habilités : Déposez votre candidature pour participer à l’une des 50 opportunités d’apprentissage qui auront lieu lors du Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN
Cinquante cours d’apprentissage vous sont offertes en tant que délégué(e) dûment inscrite) pendant le Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN, qui se tiendra à Barcelone du 5 au 9 octobre 2008. Il s’agit d’ateliers interactifs de renforcement des habilités sur des thèmes qui vont depuis la collecte de données écosystémiques, de l’analyse et l’utilisation, aux bases du travail avec des entreprises ; de la résolution des conflits aux outils en ligne pour conduire des actions de conservation ; des habilités de négociation multilatérales aux techniques pour accélerer le changement. Postulez aujourd`hui! Plus >> … | English | Spanish
20 Jun 2008 | News story
World Heritage sites under scrutiny
World Heritage sites will be under the spotlight next month as the World Heritage Committee prepares to meet in Quebec City, Canada, from July 2-10. They will discuss sites that should be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as existing World Heritage sites that are threatened.
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19 Jun 2008 | News story
Coming soon to Gland: A green building that doesn’t cost the Earth
IUCN is transforming its current headquarters into a Conservation Centre which will set a benchmark in sustainable construction. … | Chinese
17 Jun 2008 | News story
