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Grâce aux motions, les Membres ont l’occasion unique, lors du Congrès de l’UICN, d’influencer l’agenda mondial de la conservation de la nature. Ils doivent pour cela s’assurer d’être accrédités afin de pouvoir voter et parler à l’Assemblée des Membres, aux côtés des observateurs possédant un droit de parole. … | English | Spanish
17 Jul 2012 | News story
Sea turtle conservation in French Guiana
Located within the unique Amazon ecosystems of French Guiana is Awala-Yalimapo beach, the most important nesting site for endangered Leatherback turtles and an essential habitat for Green and Olive Ridley turtles. An evaluation of the recovery plan for these turtles has recently been conducted to assess its effectiveness and to account for the progress that has been made since its implementation over the last five years. …
16 Jul 2012 | News story
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EU overseas islands - green growth generators in their regions
“The legal framework of cooperation between the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) and the European Union (EU) is currently being reviewed. It is now the appropriate time to think about how the environment, research, innovation and green growth can be included in this partnership,” said Mr Maurice Ponga, Member of the European Parliament, during the seminar “From the Arctic to the Tropics: Green Growth in the OCTs”. …
11 Jul 2012 | News story
Dernières heures pour les tarifs préférentiels sur l'inscription au Congrès
2012 est une année chargée dans le domaine de l’environnement, avec l’organisation de nombreuses conventions. Mais le Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN se distingue de par son caractère et son public uniques. C’est le seul sommet mondial qui représente chaque aspect de la conservation, en rapprochant les acteurs de tous niveaux – issus de gouvernements, d’ONG internationales, d’universités et d’organisations caritatives locales. … | English | Spanish
05 Jul 2012 | News story
Six merveilles naturelles sont déclarées Sites du Patrimoine Mondial
Saint-Pétersbourg, Fédération de Russie, le 2 juillet 2012 (UICN) - Le complexe forestier du Trinational de la Sangha, partagé par le Cameroun, la République centrafricaine et la république du Congo ; les lacs d’Ounianga au Tchad et le site fossile de Chengjiang en Chine ont été inscrits à la Liste du Patrimoine Mondial par suite des recommandations de l’UICN (Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature). Le parc naturel des Piliers de la Lena en Russie et la chaîne montagneuse des Ghâts occidentaux en Inde ont également été ajoutés à cette liste prestigieuse par le Comité du Patrimoine mondial, composé de représentants de 21 pays. … | English
02 Jul 2012 | News story
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A boost for Marine Protected Area Rangers of the Egyptian Red Sea
Red Sea Rangers patrol and protect a substantial portion of the Egyptian Red Sea. Their mandate under the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) in the Ministry of the Environment is more than just enforcement, as they also aim to raise public awareness on the protection of the Marine Parks by monitoring tourist dive boats and by installing and maintaining moorings. As such, these rangers need to be trained in many field skills relevant to marine management and operations. …
30 Jun 2012 | News story
Protecting endangered sharks
Endangered sharks in the waters of the United Kingdom (UK) and its overseas territories will be given greater protection following the signing of an international agreement on the conservation of sharks, UK Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon announced last week. …
25 Jun 2012 | News story
Water - it's irreplaceable
At the Rio Dialogues, civil society and business showed through their online votes and panelist speeches increasing leadership when it comes to water issues. And interesting enough, the right to water was not the number one recommendation passed on to the heads of States. …
22 Jun 2012 | News story
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20 years on, civil society leads in Rio
Governments are leaving the UN’s Sustainable Development Summit (Rio +20) with a big deal but little action. Groups of civil society and business have proved they can lead the way towards a sustainable future. …
22 Jun 2012 | News story
Commitments coming through in Rio
As world leaders pour in to Rio de Janeiro for the UN's Sustainable Development Summit civil society, business and governments are making commitments that will make a difference, according to IUCN's Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre. …
21 Jun 2012 | News story
