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Put nature at the heart of sustainable development goals
In a statement made yesterday to the United Nations meeting on the Millennium Development Goals in New York, IUCN's Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre, called for nature to be put at the heart of the post-2015 sustainable development agenda. …
27 Sep 2013 | News story
The nature of value and the value of nature
Interview with renowned environmental economist and global thought leader in sustainability, Pavan Sukhdev. …
25 Sep 2013 | Article
IUCN and Marriott International join hands for community-based conservation and development in Thailand
IUCN and Marriott International have launched a partnership to protect the environment and support Thailand’s local communities through mangrove restoration, the use of sustainable seafood sources and local procurement practices. …
19 Sep 2013 | News story
Forum marin et côtier : la 7è édition se prépare
Le Partenariat régional pour la conservation de la zone côtière et marine en Afrique de l’ouest (PRCM) organise la 7è édition du forum régional marin et côtier à Dakar au Sénégal du 25 au 29 Novembre 2013 sur le thème : « Investir dans la conservation marine et côtière pour le bien être des populations ». …
18 Sep 2013 | News story
The Duke of Cambridge and IUCN unite for wildlife
As part of his latest conservation initiative, The Duke of Cambridge brings together an unprecedented collaboration between the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and seven of the world’s most influential conservation organizations, including IUCN. …
12 Sep 2013 | International news release
European Commission move to tackle invasive species a good start but more needed
The new legislative proposal released yesterday by the European Commission aims to ensure coordinated action at the EU level to curb the impacts of invasive alien species. IUCN, uniting some of the leading experts on this subject in Europe, welcomes the new proposal but highlights some concerns. … | Dutch
10 Sep 2013 | News story
IUCN prepares to recruit its next Director General
Julia Marton-Lefèvre, the longest serving Director General of IUCN, has expressed her intention to step down next year, after nearly eight years at the helm of the organization. The process of recruiting her successor has now officially been launched and the IUCN Council’s Search Committee will develop a Terms of Reference for this position shortly. …
05 Sep 2013 | News story
The world at a crossroads: making the right choices
IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre is among leading figures in international politics, science, business and civil society taking part in the 2013 Earth Dialogues being held today as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Green Cross International, the environmental organisation founded by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. …
03 Sep 2013 | News story
IUCN welcomes Snow Leopard born in Bronx Zoo, calls for more local conservation action
IUCN celebrates the birth of the son of Leo the Snow Leopard, himself a rescued orphan from Pakistan in 2005. The cub was born on April 9 at the Bronx Zoo in New York. …
30 Aug 2013 | News story
High hopes for the high seas
Lend your support to IUCN’s Goodwill Ambassador, singer-songwriter Alison Sudol who is campaigning to raise funds for IUCN’s work on saving the high seas. …
26 Aug 2013 | Article
