Protected Areas
Australian Wildife corridor protects species in a changing climate
The world's first transcontinental wildlife corridor - stretching 3500 kilometres from the coast of the Northern Territory to the coast of South Australia - has been jointly announced today by Premier Mike Rann and NT Chief Minister Paul Henderson. Announcement by Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson and South Australia premier Mike Rann …
01 Mar 2010 | News story
Protected Areas Retreat 16-17 February 2009
Following the external review of the IUCN Programme on Protected Areas (PPA) in 2009, 30 participants met together in Rolle, Switzerland, to provide input into the IUCN’s management response that will shape the future of the PPA. …
25 Feb 2010 | News story
Coastal Conservation offers survival for the poor
A young British Conservationist has won an international award for helping to create a new model of community-run Marine Protected Areas, which both saves marine diversity and helps to feed marine dependent communities. …
24 Feb 2010 | News story
Damage evaluated at Machu Picchu World Heritage Site after torrential rains
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
In response to the recent impacts of torrential rains at the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a technical visit of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre was carried out by Nuria Sanz, Chief of the Latin America and the Caribbean Unit, from 6-10 February in Lima, Peru. …
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19 Feb 2010 | News story
To save the planet, save the seas
Just like forests, the oceans can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by trapping and storing carbon. The underwater world's potential to buffer climate change should be highlighted as a cost-effective solution, writes Dan Laffoley, marine vice chair of IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas. …
04 Jan 2010 | News story
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Borneo Natives Proclaim Tropical Forest Reserve
Penan Peace Park" is aimed at protecting the last primeval rainforests of Sarawak´s Upper Baram region and is challenging the official logging plans – the Penan wish to develop tourism and to protect their native rights. …
16 Dec 2009 | News story
Landmark Legal Opinion Finds that Indigenous Brazilian Tribe in Amazon owns carbon-trading rights
Finding Comes During Global Climate Talks in Copenhagen; Could Impact Other Indigenous Groups Seeking to Protect Land, Way of Life …
16 Dec 2009 | News story
Protected Areas – a natural solution to climate change crisis
Protected areas offer a cost effective solution to the impacts of climate change, according to a report just released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). …
10 Dec 2009 | News story
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Protected areas – natural solutions to climate change crisis
Copenhagen, Denmark, 8 December 2009 – Protected Areas offer a cost effective solution to the impacts of climate change, according to a new book from IUCN, The Nature Conservancy, the United Nations Development Programme, Wildlife Conservation Society, the World Bank and WWF. …
08 Dec 2009 | News story
Turn the tide - turn to nature: IUCN Opening Statement to UN climate change meeting
Copenhagen, Denmark, 7 December 2009 (IUCN) - It’s now time for governments to make robust commitments and a timeline towards achieving a post-2012 deal on climate change. IUCN urges leaders meeting at the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen, 7-18 December, to include nature’s solutions to reduce emissions and cope with climate change impacts in a post-2012 deal. …
07 Dec 2009 | News story
