2012
Freshwater species in Indo-Burma region under threat
An assessment of 2,515 described freshwater species in the Indo-Burma region by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners has revealed that 13% of these species are threatened with extinction. The report comes at a time when large scale hydrological development is underway, or is proposed, throughout this region which is known for its exceptionally high diversity of freshwater species. …
22 Aug 2012 | News story
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La Oficina de UICN en Brasil difunde actividades
Conozca las actividades que se desarrollan en la oficina de la UICN en Brasilia, a través de sus boletines electrónicos. …
22 Aug 2012 | News story
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Comisiones de UICN preparan reuniones de miembros
La Comisión de Política Ambiental, Económica y Social y la Comisión de Educación y Comunicación llevarán a cabo reuniones de miembros durante el Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza, Jeju 2012. …
22 Aug 2012 | News story
A step towards Ecological Network of Moldova
In the course of last three years IUCN and its member, BIOTICA Ecological Society, in close cooperation with Moldovan Ministry of Environment, were actively working on the creation of the National Ecological Network (NEN) in Moldova. Taking into consideration the agricultural expansion and dense rural population, the physical creation of the NEN is of great importance for biodiversity and landscape conservation, soil and water protection, as well as for the improvement of the agri-environment reality and climate change adaptation. …
22 Aug 2012 | News story
Momentum for change
IUCN’s outgoing President, Ashok Khosla, reflects on his achievements during a four-year term leading the world’s biggest environmental organisation. …
22 Aug 2012 | Article
Namibian Youth at IUCN World Conservation Congress Conservation Campus
Namibian youth will co-facilitate a Conservation Campus event, "Secrets to influencing climate resilient decision making," with CEC Steering Committee member Juliane Zeidler at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. …
21 Aug 2012 | News story
20 years of protecting Europe’s nature: 3 cents for the future of Natura 2000
IUCN together with the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), EUROPARC and WWF will organize an evening reception on 25 September 2012 at the European Parliament to ask its Members to vote for protecting Europe’s nature by financing Natura 2000. …
21 Aug 2012 | News story
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Now available: Pocket guide to World Heritage events at IUCN Congress
Be part of the World Heritage agenda at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea -- take advantage of up to 20 sessions tackling core issues affecting conservation of the world’s iconic natural places. …
21 Aug 2012 | News story
New guide identifies most effective water tools
Water for Business, a new guide specifically designed for businesses to help them identify water tools and initiatives most suitable for business needs and environmental sustainability was released today by WBCSD, IUCN, and SustainAbility. …
20 Aug 2012 | News story
IUCN mourns the loss of Dr. Martin Schneider-Jacoby
IUCN deeply mourns the loss of Martin Schneider-Jacoby who worked at IUCN Member EuroNatur since its foundation. We will all remember Martin as a truly passionate, inspiring person with a genuine sense for nature conservation. …
20 Aug 2012 | News story
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