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IUCN’s new President elected

Mr Zhang Xinsheng of China is the new President of IUCN. He was elected today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. … | French | Spanish

12 Sep 2012 | News story

IUCN Congress recognises conservation greats

Today, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, IUCN awarded its two highest medals to outstanding individuals of the conservation world, and eleven other conservation greats were granted honorary membership of IUCN. … | French | Spanish

11 Sep 2012 | News story
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Empowering indigenous people in protected areas

Oscar Loayza 2012 - Bolivia …

11 Sep 2012 | News story
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The 100 most threatened species. Are they priceless or worthless?

Tarzan’s Chameleon, Spoon-billed Sandpiper and Pygmy Three-toed Sloth have all topped a new list of the species closest to extinction released today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. … | French | Spanish

11 Sep 2012 | News story
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A volcano in the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, Indonesia

Stronger leadership needed to save world’s natural wonders

At the 40^th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is warning of the growing threats faced by many existing World Heritage sites and is calling for stronger measures to guarantee their future. … | French | Spanish

11 Sep 2012 | News story
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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 (International Union for Conservation of Nature) 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. … | French | Spanish

09 Sep 2012 | News story
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IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

South America

IUCN’s new President elected

IUCN Congress recognises conservation greats

Empowering indigenous people in protected areas

The 100 most threatened species. Are they priceless or worthless?

Stronger leadership needed to save world’s natural wonders

Investment in carbon capture— lifeline to poor

IUCN welcomes 48 new Members

Conozca nuevas "Historias de Frontera"

From theory in Stockholm to practice in Honduras

New video release on water cooperation