On the ground
Some examples of on-the-ground conservation action that is taking place around the world.
Protection for new toad species discovered in Colombia
A new species of harlequin toad has been found in Chocó, Colombia during a field project supported by the SOS-Save our Species initiative in which IUCN is a partner. …
21 Dec 2010 | News story
Can high fashion help the high Andes?
The growing demand for luxury clothing is helping to secure one of South America’s threatened species—the vicuña—but can it also secure the livelihoods of the poor Andean communities who produce vicuña fibre? …
10 Dec 2010 | News story
Securing a safe passage for salmon
IUCN experts are advising the Japanese on the removal of a series of dams that have hampered wild salmon migration in the Shiretoko World Heritage Site. …
14 Dec 2010 | News story
Buying land to save the species of Spain
Some of Spain’s flagship species such as the Iberian lynx and brown bear are benefiting from the work of IUCN Member organization Fundació Caixa Catalunya. …
15 Dec 2010 | News story
