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180 million boost to Australia's National Reserve System
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced a $180 million boost over 5 years to Australia's National Reserve System …
30 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN launches four online papers to inform international discussions on marine biodiversity in ABNJ
After launching the new IUCN series of Environmental Policy and Law Papers online last Friday, IUCN’s Environmental Law Centre in Bonn has just published Paper No. 4 of the series – “Elements of a Possible Implementation Agreement to UNCLOS for the conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity in Areas beyond National Jurisdiction”. …
30 Apr 2008 | News story
Food versus fuel debate not so simple, says IUCN
The debate currently raging about the global food crisis and whether biofuels are to blame for it is far more complex than it first appears. …
30 Apr 2008 | News story
Rent an exhibition booth to showcase your work at the Congress
Do you want to showcase the work that your organization is doing at the IUCN World Conservation Congress? We offer 145 3x2m exhibition stands that you can rent from 6 to 11 October.
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30 Apr 2008 | News story
Contribute to IUCN’s policy and programme – submit a motion!
The electronic Motions Management System is now open and all members in good standing are invited to submit draft motions for consideration at the IUCN Members’ Assembly at the World Conservation Congress. Detailed information on how to submit motions is available here. … | Spanish
28 Apr 2008 | News story
Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Launch of papers in the new IUCN’s series of environmental policy and law papers online
IUCN’s Environmental Law Centre in Bonn has just published the first three papers in the new IUCN series of environmental policy and law papers online. These papers present some ideas that were developed by an international team of experts with respect to range of regulatory and governance issues relating to marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. …
25 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN announces candidates for election at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona
On 7 September, 2007, the Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre, wrote to all voting Members of IUCN inviting them to suggest names for consideration by Council for the positions of President, Treasurer and Chairs of IUCN’s Commissions and to submit nominations for Regional Councillors to the Election Officer. …
24 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN-SEE Received a „Diploma for Nature Conservation”
The close cooperation between IUCN -SEE and Institute for Nature Conservation of Serbia awarded during the 60th anniversary of the Institute celebration. …
23 Apr 2008 | News story
Barcelona Carbon Offset Fund
In an effort to make the Barcelona Congress a carbon neutral event, IUCN is making a call to all IUCN members and partners to propose one or more projects from which certified carbon offsets can be purchased after the event. …
23 Apr 2008 | News story
