2013
EU countries must do more to protect biodiversity
European Union countries should step up their conservation efforts and fully implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 to prevent species from going extinct, according to a recent analysis of the European Red List coordinated by IUCN. … | French | Spanish
02 May 2013 | News story
Supporting the Pan-European 2020 Strategy for Biodiversity
Just a couple of weeks ago, representatives and stakeholders from the 55 countries in Pan-Europe have met to discuss the implementation of biodiversity policies and conservation actions in the region, in particular following the Pan-European Strategy adopted in 2011. IUCN, present at the event, will strive to actively support the implementation process. …
01 May 2013 | News story
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Creating hype around biodiversity in the Caribbean
How did nature became the hottest word on the lips of St Lucia's top musician? Such entertainment-education is part of the PCI Media Impact concert series focusing on cliimate change. …
01 May 2013 | News story
Fur seal teaches humans what to do with plastic thrown into water
WWF Panda Planet wanted to teach the importance of recycling plastic and not throwing it into water or nature. To help communicate the message and make garbage more amusing, CEC member Sandra Jönsson Bäckman let the seal tell the story …
01 May 2013 | News story
Making an educational film that a bank will back
Bo Boudart's award-winning film on Bahamian conservation is being distributed to all the country's schools. "Islands of Life" tells the story of the pioneering conservation steps by the Bahamas 50 years ago and education efforts today.
01 May 2013 | News story
Iniciativa Propia: Un Bosque Escolar para Vista Alegre, Perú
Alumnos, profesores y autoridades de Vista Alegre, centro poblado en la zona de amortiguamiento del Parque Nacional Cordillera Azul, inaugurarán Bosque Escolar de 6 Ha, culminando 4 años de esfuerzos para formalizar y acondicionar el área, preparar materiales y capacitarse para mejorar la calidad de la educación en la región. …
30 Apr 2013 | News story
New website launched by IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands
Visit the new website and browse more than 400 projects conducted by the IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands. …
30 Apr 2013 | News story
Awareness raising is an important tool for Biodiversity Conservation
We have embarked on a mission to raise awareness and mobilize people for biodiversity conservation
Roomi S. Hayat, a CEC member, is Chairperson, Human Resource Development Network (HRDN)
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30 Apr 2013 | News story
A new view of The IUCN Red List
There is a brand new way to search for information on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Launched today, a new section on The IUCN Red List website offers a simpler way to search for species and learn about the threats they face. Featuring more images than before, the sub-site makes The IUCN Red List information easily accessible to all wildlife enthusiasts. … | Dutch
30 Apr 2013 | News story
Plaidoyer pour la sauvegarde des espèces phares de faune sauvage : l’ambassadeur du Tchad au Cameroun soutien l’UICN
L’Ambassadeur du Tchad au Cameroun, doyen du corps diplomatique, Monsieur. YOOSEM-KONTOU NOUDJIAMLAO, a rendu visite au Programme Cameroun (PC) de l’UICN le 18 avril 2013. Bien que annoncée comme une visite de courtoisie, celle-ci avait le double objectif de mieux faire connaître l’institution en visitant ses installations, et d’échanger avec l’équipe en place sur la problématique du braconnage et la lutte subséquente pour la sauvegarde des espèces phares de faune sauvage dans la zone transfrontalière Tchad, Cameroun et la République Centrafricaine (RCA). …
30 Apr 2013 | Article
