June
New Trees that Breathe Life into a Degraded Landscape
IUCN helps restore a forest landscape to benefit local communities in Northern Thailand …
30 Jun 2008 | News story
IUCN looking back to the future in 2068
Will nature be safe sixty years from now? Has the world’s oldest and largest environmental network been instrumental in achieving its main goals? What will be the new focus of IUCN in 2068 -- conserving biodiversity or something that we cannot even imagine today? …
30 Jun 2008 | News story
Scientists work with oil consortium to limit effects of seismic work on critically-endangered whale population
A taskforce of whale and oil industry experts convened by IUCN have published a list of monitoring and mitigation measures aimed at minimising the impacts of a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island in eastern Russia scheduled for 2009. …
30 Jun 2008 | News story
Nuts that save forests
IUCN supports nut farmers in Brazil to improve their livelihoods and sustain their forests …
30 Jun 2008 | News story
Regional conservation strategy aims to reverse decline of Asian wild cattle and buffaloes
Over 40 delegates from across South-east Asia have this week agreed to a new regional conservation strategy aimed to reverse the dramatic decline of Asian wild cattle and buffalo species. The landmark meeting was held over six days in Vĩnh Phúc Province, Vietnam. …
25 Jun 2008 | News story
Nace el santuario de flora “Plantas medicionales Orito Ingi-Ande”
Con la creación de este santuario se amplía a 54 las áreas del Sistema de Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia. Es una de las pocas áreas en el mundo, creada para la conservación de la biodiversidad asociada a la supervivencia del conocimiento tradicional de los pueblos indígenas. …
24 Jun 2008 | News story
IUCN SEE strengthens the partnership with the International Sava River Basin Commission
IUCN has taken a prominent role in the recent events organized by the International Sava River Basin Commission (ISRBC), in frame of the International Sava Day (1 June). …
20 Jun 2008 | News story
Build your skills: Apply now to participate in one of fifty Learning Opportunities during the IUCN World Conservation Congress
Fifty Learning Opportunities are offered to you as a fully registered delegate during the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Barcelona from 5 to 9 October 2008. These are interactive, skills-building workshops on topics ranging from ecosystem data collection, analysis and use, to the basics of working with business; from conflict resolution to online tools driving conservation action; from multilateral negotiation skills to techniques for accelerating change. Apply to participate now! More >> … | French | Spanish
20 Jun 2008 | News story
Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano cumple 15 años
En el marco de sus 15 años, Fundación Futuro Latinoamericano (FFLA) comparte sus memorias institucionales, a través de una mirada reflexiva a su trayectoria y a su intensa experiencia en la búsqueda de posibles vías consensuadas para el desarrollo sostenible de América Latina. …
19 Jun 2008 | News story
World Heritage sites under scrutiny
World Heritage sites will be under the spotlight next month as the World Heritage Committee prepares to meet in Quebec City, Canada, from July 2-10. They will discuss sites that should be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as existing World Heritage sites that are threatened.
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19 Jun 2008 | News story
