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IUCN's Green web on Google Earth
The virtual green web of IUCN Members in Google Earth showcases the organizations on the frontlines in the battle against climate change, reductions in water quality and quantity, deforestation and biodiversity loss. …
11 Aug 2009 | News story
Zones prioritaires pour la conservation de la Mer d’Alboran
Parmi les régions marines de la mer Méditerranée, la mer d’Alboran constitue un élément unique en raison de sa richesse écologique due au mélange des biodiversités marines d’origine atlantique et méditerranéenne, de son importance socio-économique et sa position géopolitique entre l’Europe et l’Afrique. La gestion intégrée de cet espace et en particulier la conservation de certains espaces, est essentielle pour les trois pays qui bordent la mer d’Alboran: l’Espagne, le Maroc et l’Algérie. … | English | Spanish
05 Aug 2009 | News story
IUCN Commissions Establish Assistance Networks
IUCN’s vision in uniting it’s efforts with its members and partners across the Pacific Region has taken several steps forward this year with the formation of two regional assistance networks. …
03 Aug 2009 | News story
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Introducing sea weed (Eucheuma denticulatum) culture to Fishermen in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka
a collaborative project with a Member, Sewa Lanka Foundation …
30 Jul 2009 | News story
Vulnerable people, diminishing wildlife
by Dr Richard Thomas, TRAFFIC
Addressing priority bushmeat trade, livelihood and food security issues in Africa …
28 Jul 2009 | News story
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The Environmental Information Revolution - A Forum
Climate change has spurred an unprecedented demand for information about our changing planet. Decision makers need timely, accurate, scientifically sound and relevant information. IUCN CEC Chair Keith Wheeler will moderate one of several high-powered panels on this issue at a Washington D.C. forum on July 30, 2009. Panel topics include private sector opportunity; Earth Observations and how to deliver information about carbon and oceans; managing risk and guiding climate change adaptation; and financing the environmental information revolution.
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16 Jul 2009 | News story
Managing the invasive risk of biofuels – IUCN draft guidelines available for comment
IUCN is working with a number of organisations to develop a set of guidelines on minimising the risk of biological invasions that may result from biofuel developments. The project was launched because of growing concerns that a rush to develop biofuels may open the door to new invasions by introduced species. There is also increasing evidence to suggest that potential future biofuel feedstocks are "high risk" species that pose a serious threat to ecosystems and livelihoods. …
15 Jul 2009 | News story
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Sylvia Earle: A wish big enough to change the world
IUCN’s Global Marine Programme and World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) Marine are delighted to announce that they have been appointed by Dr. Sylvia Earle as technical advisors on her 2009 TED Prize wish - “to protect the blue heart of the planet.” …
13 Jul 2009 | News story
Don’t forget human rights in conservation
A new book released today calls for more emphasis to be placed on human rights when nature conservation policies are developed and implemented. …
13 Jul 2009 | News story
G8 – Have they done enough?
Heads of state, meeting at the G8 Summit in Italy have pledged to “take the lead in the fight against climate change.” …
10 Jul 2009 | News story
