Nature benefits for all

What does Nature+ people & governance mean in simple terms? Do people share the same benefits from nature? Gonzalo Oviedo, IUCN Special Adviser for Social Policy, is addressing these questions.

Investment in carbon capture— lifeline to poor

Tens of thousands of people around the world are getting greater access to food because of a new investment fund. IUCN supports the Livelihoods Fund, which allows companies to offset their carbon footprint by investing in ecosystem restoration programmes that deliver lasting community benefits, including increased food security.

Green light for IUCN Green List of Protected Areas

With several pilot projects underway, preparations for IUCN’s Green List of Well-Managed Protected areas are gathering pace prior to its official launch at the next IUCN World Parks Congress to be held in Australia in 2014. 

Nature hotspots to get boost through joint EU initiative

Threatened natural areas in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific are set to benefit from a unique partnership between the IUCN, the European Commission and German Development Cooperation (GIZ).

IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems gains speed

From Australia to Patagonia, from coral reefs to rainforests and deserts, the new IUCN Red List of Ecosystems will assess the status of ecosystems worldwide, to identify their risks and the potential impact on both ecosystems and human wellbeing.

Yesterday's top tweets

• #iucn2012 live: Members are debating on the protection of the deep ocean #ecosystem and #biodiversity from the treats of seabed mining
• Candidates for the IUCN President position gather to answer questions from IUCN Members. Meet them here: ow.ly/dAfH8
• IUCN Goodwill Ambassador @mattiasklum and Johan Rockstöm present “The Human Quest” at #IUCN2012 #inspiring pic.twitter.com/RGRkp46u

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

IUCN Elections

Tomorrow the results of the elections will be posted on the website. Don't forget to check it out!

Things to do before you leave

As the Forum draws to a close, many of us are wrapping up our activities at the Congress. But let's not leave the island before having tried a few local must-dos:

X  Eat Kimchi
X  Sing at a Noraebang with colleagues
X  Discover Jeju's natural treasures
X  Taste Jeju's tangerines
X  Go to a Korean restaurant and ask the waiter: "Mwo chucheonhae jusillaeyo?"
X Meet the Haenyeo  

Today's outcome

IUCN Members have spoken: 8 motions adopted

Résultat du jour

Les Membres de l'UICN ont parlé: 8 motions ont été adoptées

Resultado del día

Los Miembros de la UICN han hablado: 8 mociones adoptadas

Updated regularly, the Online Programme is the most accurate place to find out about the Congress schedule. Please take note of the following changes.
> View changes

Use the online programme to make a shortlist of the events you want to attend
> Browse the programme
> See the list of exhibitors
> See the motions schedule

See our FAQs or email us at congress@iucn.org

Official Congress website

All you need to know about Congress and more
> www.iucn.org/congress

> Business
> Education and communication
> Ecosystem
> Water
> World Heritage
> Europe
> Youth and Intergenerational
> Islands
> IPBES
> Marine
> Species
> Forest

Transport

Useful travel info on local transport and free shuttle services
> See details

A to Z

All the practical info from A to Z in one single place
> Browse now

Floor plans

Find your way around the Congress venue
> View

Food Court

For your lunchbreak, don't forget you can visit the Food Court next to the registration area outside the ICC Jeju

 

> Day 5
> Day 4
> Day 3
> Day 2
> Day 1

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature © 2012

IUCN helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.

Photo credits: Banner © IUCN; Gonzalo Oviedo © IUCN; Inner Niger Delta© Hellio and Van Ingen; Gorgon National Park © Marc Hockins;Sign Up © sxc-hu; Bus © IUCN\Epeli Nakautoga; A to Z © Cécile Graat; A resident of Chivoko, Solomon Islands © Jimmy Kereseka ;Iguazo falls© Carla Vaucher; Question mark © SXC.hu; Congress logo © IUCN; ICC Jeju © Jeju Special Self-Governing Province; Korean Food © Jeju Special Self-Governing Province;