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Stefano Barchiesi

Blog: In search of resilience

By Stefano Barchiesi. My first contact with the SEARCH project was in Morocco in 2011. Recently I went back, this time well acquainted with its multi-country team of committed water and community engagement professionals. It hadn't been my first contact with resilience, though. …  

01 May 2013 | News story

IUCN Red List sub-site

A new view of The IUCN Red List

There is a brand new way to search for information on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Launched today, a new section on The IUCN Red List website offers a simpler way to search for species and learn about the threats they face. Featuring more images than before, the sub-site makes The IUCN Red List information easily accessible to all wildlife enthusiasts. …  

30 Apr 2013 | News story

Chimborazo, Ecuador.

Ambiente Global analiza la situación de los páramos

Ambiente Global comparte con sus oyentes un programa especial sobre el páramo, a propósito del lanzamiento de una nueva iniciativa regional por parte de UICN y el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Finlandia. …  

30 Apr 2013 | News story
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Union for Ethical Biotrade releases results of Biodiversity Barometer

The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launches the 2013 Biodiversity Barometer. This new report highlights growing biodiversity awareness worldwide  …  

29 Apr 2013 | News story

Powered by Nature awards

Powered by Nature: deadline extended for social media award

Calling for your best idea for a social media campaign on energy and nature! The student competition Powered by Nature now gives you two more weeks to apply for a unique experience and week-long collaborative workshop on social media and sustainability in the Netherlands. The deadline for applications has been extended to Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 23:59 CEST.  …  

29 Apr 2013 | News story

Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Post2015 Process: The Water Thematic Consultation Report

Following the online UN Post2015 consultation process, a report on the thematic consultation on Water has been published and is now available for public commenting. …  

26 Apr 2013 | News story

Hugo Echeverría, miembro de la Comisión Mundial de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN.

Amicus Curiae and the right of access to justice in environmental causes

Hugo Echeverria, member of IUCN’S World Commission on Environmental Law, talks about a law proposal on Amicus Curiae, submitted a few weeks ago at Ecuador’s Legislative Power. …   | Spanish

26 Apr 2013 | News story
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La Fête de la Nature

Fête de la Nature 2013 : les petites bêtes sont à l’honneur

La Fête de la Nature propose aux Français de métropole et d’Outre-Mer, de célébrer la nature durant cinq jours, à travers des milliers de manifestations gratuites organisées dans la nature et sur l’ensemble du territoire. …  

24 Apr 2013 | News story

Students waiting for the diver to emerge from the tank

Raising Seagrass Awareness among Youths in Palk Bay, India

We initiated an exclusive seagrass awareness in Palk Bay since October 2012. Our team visits local schools and then invite the students to our centre for field trip. …  

23 Apr 2013 | News story

Geneva

Biodiversity and ecosystems for sustainable towns and cities

The rapid expansion of cities is putting nature and the resources it provides at risk. Yet nature can help urban planners to make cities more sustainable and reduce costs, while improving the well-being of their citizens.  …  

23 Apr 2013 | News story

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This image shows the courtship behavior of Indian Bull frogs (Holobatrachus tigerinus). During the monsoon, the breeding males become bright yellow in color, while females remain dull. The prominent blue vocal sacs of male produce strong nasal mating call.
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