Communiqués de presse
Mangroves to receive huge boost from new carbon credit rules
A new method for calculating the role that mangrove restoration plays in slowing climate change, by capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, has been adopted. …
06 Jun 2011 | International news release
On thin ice: vulnerable Arctic treasures identified
A report released today identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas. …
27 Apr 2011 | International news release
Top ten tips for eco-tourists
With many people starting to plan their annual holidays, IUCN has released a list of top ten tips for tourists who want to visit some of the most beautiful natural sites in the world without damaging the environment. Tips range from choosing eco-hotels and being mindful of your carbon footprint to avoiding buying souvenirs made from Endangered species and making sure you know that what you’re eating isn’t under threat. …
21 Apr 2011 | International news release
Encore beaucoup de poissons dans la Méditerranée ? Plus pour très longtemps
Plus de 40 espèces de poissons marins présentes actuellement dans la Méditerranée pourraient disparaître dans les quelques prochaines années. Selon une étude réalisée pour la Liste rouge de l’UICN des espèces menacées ™ sur le statut des poissons marins dans la mer Méditerranée, près de la moitié des espèces de requins et de raies (poissons cartilagineux) et au moins 12 espèces de poissons osseux sont menacées d’extinction en raison de la surpêche, de la dégradation des habitats marins et de la pollution. … | English | Spanish
19 Apr 2011 | International news release
Degraded coastal wetlands contribute to climate change
Drainage and degradation of coastal wetlands emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide directly to the atmosphere and lead to decreased carbon sequestration, a new report has found. …
11 Apr 2011 | International news release
Africa’s rhinos face worst poaching crisis in decades
Well-equipped, sophisticated organized crime syndicates have killed more than 800 African rhinos in the past three years - just for their horns. With the most serious poaching upsurge in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya, Africa’s top rhino experts recently met in South Africa to assess the status of rhinos across the continent and to identify strategies to combat the poaching crisis. …
25 Mar 2011 | International news release
World’s poorest billion to gain from managing own forests
The lives of a billion of the world’s poorest people could be improved though investing in community forest management, according to a recent IUCN study. As the world celebrates World Forest Day, IUCN urges decision-makers to recognize the various benefits of forests for forest-dependent communities. …
21 Mar 2011 | International news release
Protected Areas Increase Economic Gains in West Africa
Local populations living close to protected areas in West Africa , earn an additional 40% of their income from activities related to these areas. …
14 Mar 2011 | International news release
UN Forest Forum catalyzes commitment - IUCN
New York, USA, 4 February, 2011 (IUCN) – A new momentum from governments, ready to commit to restoring forests, was clearly on show at the 9th UN Forum on Forests (UNFF9), says IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). …
04 Feb 2011 | International news release
Rwanda – Restaurer la nature pour assurer la prospérité future
Les plans du gouvernement rwandais pour restaurer les milieux forestiers détruits et promouvoir le développement national sont la preuve d’un réel engagement politique visant à répondre à la dégradation des écosystèmes et à remédier à ses impacts sur les populations rurales pauvres, dit l’UICN (Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature). L’UICN appelle instamment les autres pays à tenir compte du potentiel que représentent des forêts saines pour une croissance économique durable. … | English
02 Feb 2011 | International news release
