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Forewarned is forearmed
Health experts from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) released a report that lists 12 pathogens that could spread into new regions as a result of climate change, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress today. All have potential impacts to human and wildlife health, as well as global economies. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
How to make the most of tropical forests
Indigenous people and policy makers were brought together to discuss the best way to preserve tropical forests at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Banking on change
The World Bank is compiling a report on the impacts of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean. Pamela Cox, the Bank's Regional Vice President spoke to IUCN Web TV about some of the key findings and what is being done in response. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
Marine issues go high tech
A new layer of Google Earth Outreach was launched today which will bring marine conservation to millions of desktops around the world for the first time. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Sheila Oparaocha, ETC Energia
"I did not expect the congress to be so big. I am particularly impressed by the International Women Environmental Entrepreneurs Fair. It brings women working on key issues, such as environment, energy and climate change, together to share experience on running businesses and being entrepreneurs." …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Margaret Otieno, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
"I loved the opening ceremony. It emphasized the importance of conservation and the concerns of the whole world. I am overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of material available here in Barcelona. There is so much to learn!" …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Congress Steering Committee confirms deadline for submitting new motions to the Congress: 10 October, 14h00
To be considered, the text of new motions are to be submitted electronically to motions@iucn.org by the deadline: 14h00 on 10 October. The principal sponsor and four co-sponsors must confirm their sponsorship of the motion in writing at the Resolutions Help Desk before the deadline. … | French | Spanish
07 Oct 2008 | News story
When do we stop buying?
Is the advertising industry the main culprit for over consumption in the developed world? What needs to be done to change people's ways and minds?
IUCN TV talks to Marcus Brown, CEO of Young&Rubicam Brands, who confirms that one planet is just not enough. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
Financial crunch heralds a different future for philanthropy
Foundations who fund philanthropy expect the current economic meltdown means they will have to do more with less. But most assured the audience at the IUCN congress’s debate today on how philanthropy can contribute to a sustainable future that they are in this business for the long term. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
IUCN and UNESCO publish guidelines on sacred natural sites in protected areas
Thousands of sacred natural sites are in jeopardy around the world despite the fact that many lie within formal Protected Areas. …
07 Oct 2008 | International news release
