Throughout 2011, IUCN’s regional offices have been busy preparing for the Congress by holding Regional Conservation Fora which debate the most critical issues facing each region and how best to address them.
These events help shape regional environmental agendas which will feed into global discussions at next year’s Congress. They act as a platform for IUCN Member organizations and partners to exchange experiences and best practice on nature conservation, and help pave the way for a sustainable future in their respective regions.
Here we learn about the challenges facing each region and how preparations are under way to make the Congress an effective catalyst for action to address them.
Le monde se prépare
South America
Sudamérica se prepara para el Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza 2012
La ola que el primer Foro Sudamericano de Miembros de UICN levantó en Lima, el pasado mes de julio, continúa alta. La comunicación promovida entre los constituyentes ha generado tanta acción que, hoy, la Comisión de Derecho Ambiental se moviliza para apoyar al Comité Nacional Chileno en la revisión de una norma ambiental importante; mientras la Secretaría en Quito anuncia la realización de dos reuniones claves: una virtual, del Comité Regional; y otra de las Vicepresidencias de Comisiones. … | English
30 Aug 2011 | News story
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Europe
What future for biodiversity in Europe?
The forthcoming European Conservation Forum, taking place from 6 to 9 September in Bonn, Germany, will be a major opportunity to discuss the way forward for biodiversity in Europe. With some 370 IUCN Members and a large number of scientists as members of IUCN’s Commissions in Europe, the outcomes of this Forum will be instrumental in defining IUCN’s priority actions for the next four years, writes Hans Friederich, Regional Director for Europe. …
01 Sep 2011 | Article
Central America and the Caribbean
La región frente al desafío de la adaptación al cambio climático
Mesoamérica y el Caribe son regiones que concentran una rica biodiversidad y endemismo, pero al mismo tiempo son áreas que encaran crecientes retos de sostenibilidad frente a los impactos del cambio climático, dice Grethel Aguilar, la Directora Regional para Mesoamérica de la UICN. … | English
01 Sep 2011 | Article
West and Central Africa
Conservation et gestion durable des ressources naturelles : L’UICN et ses partenaires face aux défis
L’Afrique centrale et occidentale dispose d’importants bassins fluviaux, est extrêmement riche en ressources végétales, animales et minières mais, est également très menacée par le changement climatique. …
01 Sep 2011 | Article
