From a battleground to a symbol of peace

It is the dream of Kwi-Gon Kim, Chairman of the Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Council, that a Siberian tiger will be spotted at the foot of Jiri Mountain on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.

When is a Marine Protected Area really a Marine Protected Area

As concern increases on the state of natural resources and the degradation of the world’s oceans, it is critical to be clear on how countries are progressing with conservation actions for the environment. New guidance issued yesterday on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by IUCN will significantly improve ocean protection efforts. 

Acting on lessons from tsunami: Japan plans national park

Come 2013 the government of Japan will establish a new national park along areas heavily affected by the 2011 tsunami; a bold pursuit to invest in natural barriers against future natural hazards. This and more are the lessons and steps the government of Japan and its partners are sharing at the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress.

La nature, le lien qui nous unis

Henri Djombo, Ministre de l'Économie forestière, de l'Environnement et du Développement durable, République du Congo, est un leader en termes de coopération internationale environnementale.

Interview with Bolivian NGO on saving the Gran Chaco

IUCN's Veronica Moreno talks to experts from Bolivian organisation Nativa on their work with local authoriteis to save the Gran Chaco. Listen to the audio in Spanish.

Top tweets

 • World Bank recognize need to position nature at the foundation of economic strategies at #IUCN2012. Read more: ow.ly/dyLYh
• “You can’t fall in love with something if you haven’t met it” – Joel Sartore's pictures show species are worth saving ow.ly/dyJ8O
• Can we feed the world sustainably? Join the debate today #IUCN2012 #forum0871 @IIED @Syngenta ow.ly/dyJgy

Stories and interviews

Access daily stories regarding important conservation topics. Find out what are countries around the world are doing to achieve a more sustainable environment.   

On the Blog

Meet the IUCN Presidential candidates

Find out what the candidates for IUCN presidency have to say
Room 104, 13:00-14:30

Top knowledge

How can Intergovernmental science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) bring us further in conserving the world’s biodiversity?
Room 104 (Yeongju A), 11:00-13:00 or watch live on the public channel

Book launch

"Evidence-based conservation: lessons from the Lower Mekong"
Exhiition Tent- Booth 93, 19:00-21:00

Music

Jambo Africa
Outdoor Stage, 19:30-20:00

 Other highlights

Today's outcome

 IUCN members have spoken:
4 motions adopted

Résultat du jour

Les Membres de l'UICN ont parlé: 4 motions adoptées

Resultado del día

Los Miembros de la UICN han hablado: 4 mociones adoptadas

Key messages from the Congress Forum
> Nature+ climate

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Food Court

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