Here you will find news relating to IUCN's work relating to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process as well as news about IUCN's participation in main UNFCCC meetings.
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Turn commitments into action in Doha, says IUCN
The great potential of nature as a cost-effective and no-regret solution to the climate challenge should be one of the central issues of the Doha debate according to IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). …
26 Nov 2012 | IUCN statement
Protected Areas as natural solutions to climate change
Can nature help us face climate change? A pilot project by IUCN in the Caucasus shows concrete opportunities for natural, cost-effective solutions to climate change in Georgia. …
20 Nov 2012 | News story
Durban deal breathes new life into climate talks - IUCN
Durban, South Africa, 11 December 2011 (IUCN). Governments at the UN climate talks in Durban agree on a package of measures to sustain current global efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and to conclude a new agreement with legal force that would involve all countries in averting the threat of dangerous global climate change. … | Spanish
13 Dec 2011 | IUCN statement
Guatemala advances with REDD+, says IUCN
Durban, South Africa, 8 December 2011 (IUCN) — Guatemala’s National Forest Service (INAB) has recognized wider land rights for indigenous peoples and local communities, making it possible for these groups to access benefits and payments from Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, known as REDD+, according to IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). … | French | Spanish
08 Dec 2011 | News story
Faith in the convention: a spirit of trust at climate talks
The world’s major religions have become increasingly engaged in environmental issues in recent years. At this week’s UNFCCC COP17 climate change conference in Durban, South Africa, the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) is one example of how major faiths are not only getting involved in climate change debates, but are uniting across faiths in order to speak with one voice on issues of environmental justice. …
08 Dec 2011 | News story
Will Africa Climate Talks deliver for Africa
The 54-nation African Group says its minimum expectation from the COP 17 climate change conference in Durban is a second commitment period to the Kyoto Protocol. However, that result seems someway off at present.
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08 Dec 2011 | News story
Forest Day: the face of forests at UN climate change negotiations
Forest Day has become something of a tradition at the annual UN climate change conference, the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP). Here at COP17 in Durban, Forest Day 5 was held on 4 December, bringing together over 1000 people who work on – and are passionate about – forestry issues, including more than 200 official climate change negotiators. …
06 Dec 2011 | News story
Empowering local communities defends against climate change
Durban, South Africa, 5 December 2011 (IUCN) — The world’s poorest people are on the frontlines of climate change, with everything to lose and little to cushion the blow of its far-reaching impacts. A new position paper by the Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network (ELAN) illustrates how empowering local communities to pursue sustainable livelihoods while managing their natural resources can contribute to better adaptation in the face of climate change. … | French | Spanish
05 Dec 2011 | International news release
No more bad COP, time for good COP: IUCN Opening Statement to UN climate change meeting
Durban, South Africa, 28 November 2011 (IUCN) – Governments cannot ignore the immediate and effective role that nature plays in stemming the impacts of climate change, says IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). … | Spanish
28 Nov 2011 | IUCN statement
IUCN welcomes ‘Forests 2011’ - International Year of Forests
The world’s forests are essential to life in all its diversity and to attaining humanity’s biggest goals such as reducing poverty, curbing climate change and achieving sustainable development. Throughout 2011 IUCN will work towards making sure that forests deliver their maximum potential for human well-being and biodiversity conservation. … | Spanish
03 Jan 2011 | News story
