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IUCN opens call for nominations of the first Harold Jefferson Coolidge Memorial Medal
Established four years ago during the third Session of the World Conservation Congress in Thailand, the award will go to a conservation professional with outstanding contributions to conservation of nature and natural resources. The winner will be announced at the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, 5-14 October. The deadline is 30 June 2008. [ Français ¦ Español ] …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN Participates in Civil Society Policy Forum at World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings ‘08
11 April 2008—Thousands of delegates and stakeholders convened in Washington, DC this week to participate in the World Bank and IMF’s 2008 Spring Meetings. Accompanying the official meetings was the Civil Society Policy Forum, organized to foster a dialogue between Bank officials and civil society organizations regarding critical new policies and issues, such as the role of International Financial Institutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation. …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
Tales from the wilderness – IUCN and WWF launch Wild Talk
Today IUCN and WWF are launching an exciting new monthly podcast called Wild Talk. Each month we will bring you the latest news and features from the world of conservation. …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
L'UICN ouvre un appel à candidatures pour la première Médaille Harold Jefferson Coolidge
Créée il y a 4 ans lors de la 3e session du Congrès mondial de la nature en Thaïlande, la Médaille Harold Jefferson Coolidge est décernée à un spécialiste de la conservation ayant apporté une contribution importante à la protection de la nature et des ressources naturelles. Le lauréat sera annoncé lors de la prochaine session du Congrès mondial de la nature de l'UICN, qui se tiendra à Barcelone du 5 au 14 octobre 2008. La date limite de présentation des candidatures est le 30 juin 2008. … | English | Spanish
16 Apr 2008 | News story
Call for Entries to Reuters-IUCN Environmental Media Awards
Reuters Foundation and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) launch 2008 Media Awards for Excellence in Environmental Reporting. …
15 Apr 2008 | News story
Hot off the press!
The Forest Conservation Programme's new brochure entitled, 'LES OPPORTUNITÉS DE REDD - Intégration des méthodes de gestion forestière durable', which lays out IUCN's position on REDD. … | English | Spanish
14 Apr 2008 | News story
Climate change key driver to biodiversity loss
Cape Town - Scientific evaluations on climate change have confirmed that climate change is indeed a key driver to biodiversity loss and stress to the country's resources, says Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. …
14 Apr 2008 | News story
Goldman Prize for Belgium's only National Park
IUCN congratulates Ignace Schops, winner of the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize. Head of the IUCN Member Regionaal Landschap Kempen en Maasland, Ignace Schops led the effort to establish the first and only national park in his native Belgium. …
13 Apr 2008 | News story
Wings over Wetlands – IUCN supports migratory waterbird conservation in the Caucasus
The IUCN Programme Office for the Southern Caucasus (POSC) has joined a broad partnership of organizations and governments - lead by Wetlands International and Birdlife International and supported by UNEP-GEF - to develop and implement a training and awareness raising programme on migratory waterbird conservation along the African-Eurasian Flyway. …
12 Apr 2008 | News story
People of Salum learn about marine conservation
The Salum area is part of the western Mediterranean coastal region of Egypt, extending 600 km between Alexandria in the east to the Libyan border in the west. This area, including the Gulf of Salum, has been identified by Egypt as the most appropriate site to establish a protected area in order to maximize conservation of a representative cross section of the region’s natural resources. …
11 Apr 2008 | News story
