2012

CEESP Youth network needs your help in completing a survey on "Youth Engagement and Intergenerational Partnerships: Towards an IUCN-wide Action Plan".

 CEESP Youth network needs your help in completing a survey on "Youth Engagement and Intergenerational Partnerships: Towards an IUCN-wide Action Plan". Youth Engagement and Intergenerational Partnerships: Towards an IUCN-wide Action Plan The CEESP Youth Network needs your help to complete a survey. …  

15 Aug 2012 | Article
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IUCN welcomes Nigeria as new State Member

IUCN extends a warm welcome to the Government of Nigeria, which has officially announced its decision to become a Member of IUCN by endorsing the IUCN Statutes. The Federal Ministry of Environment has been designated by the Government of Nigeria as its liaison with the IUCN Secretariat. …   | French | Spanish

15 Aug 2012 | News story

Autumn leaves - Switzerland

Get into the woods with this month’s photo competition & A Fine Frenzy

They surround us, but how often are we paying attention to them? Trees are everywhere, and we here at IUCN want to see your best photos of #trees. …  

15 Aug 2012 | News story

Julia Marton-Lefèvre, IUCN and Jack Dangermond, ESRI

Esri International User Conference

IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Director-General Julia Marton-Lefèvre gave a keynote presentation at the Esri User Conference held in July 2012 in San Diego, California. Attended by 15,000 people from 130 countries, this conference showcased innovative applications and the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). …  

14 Aug 2012 | News story

Building Biodiversity Business

Nature is our Business

With the World Conservation Congress kicking off in less than one month, IUCN Global Business and Biodiversity Programme (BBP) is proud to announce an exciting business agenda for Congress which will focus on business solutions for biodiversity conservation challenges. …  

13 Aug 2012 | News story

IUCN Nature+ Climate

Send your questions for the World Leaders Dialogues

The World Leaders Dialogues are the highlight of the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress. They will feature internationally-recognized experts, politicians and CEOs in a series of five moderated public debates that tackle the most strategic issues related to conservation and sustainable development. …   | French

13 Aug 2012 | News story

Uvac meanders

Nature’s “zigzags” in Serbia

Ever heard of Uvac Meanders? This is where nature gets at its most spectacular. Over the years, the Uvac River in Serbia has deeply carved the limestone rocks along its way and formed narrow canyon valleys which zigzag across the mountains. The landscape is breathtaking.   …  

10 Aug 2012 | News story
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UICN premia incidencia política en Centroamérica

El Premio Antorcha  Ambiental busca estimular la incidencia política de organizaciones en procura de incentivar mejoras en las regulaciones ambientales tales como leyes, normas, decretos e incluso ordenanzas municipales en toda Centroamérica. 

08 Aug 2012 | Article
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IUCN Bangladesh press briefing on the World Conservation Congress

7 August 2012, Dhaka: With only one month to go before the start of the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju Korea, IUCN Bangladesh Country Office yesterday provided an opportunity for local journalists to find out more about the congress and share knowledge on how our natural environment should be managed for the continued well-being of humanity and all life on Earth.  …  

08 Aug 2012 | Article

Macaca sylvanus

Conflit animal-homme au Parc National du Gouraya

Un travail de communication et d’éducation est fait au niveau des endroits qui sont fréquentes par les touristes , en collaborations avec les agents et techniciens du parc national. …  

07 Aug 2012 | News story