Social Issues News
The human aspect of climate change
For the first time delegates at the UNFCCC were trained on how to promote gender considerations in the climate change negotiations. …
02 Dec 2008 | News - News story
Towards an equitable post 2012 climate agreement
A new publication on North /South equity will be launched on December 10th in Poznan, during the UNFCCC climate change negotiations.Towards an equitable post 2012 climate agreement will be presented at 11 am at the EU Pavilion during the Africa Day. …
27 Nov 2008 | News - News story
New Livelihoods & Landscapes brochure available!
Poverty in the Landscape: Capturing variation and learning from it …
04 Nov 2008 | News - News story
Ecosystem Approach for Mediterranean Aquaculture
Two cases studies in Egypt and in Algeria …
28 Oct 2008 | News - Fact sheet
Women still absent in climate change debate
Lack of women’s participation in efforts to solve climate crisis was the main focus of the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance held from 19 to 22 October in
24 Oct 2008 | News - News story
Spiritual Conservation
Spiritual and Religious leaders came together at the IUCN World Conservation Congress to explore how religious and spiritual traditions can support conservation. …
10 Oct 2008 | News - News story
The movers and shakers
It seems the old ways are always the best. The Equator Prize, announced during a ceremony at the Congress, recognizes the work of communities who are conserving biodiversity and generating income through traditional methods. …
08 Oct 2008 | News - 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 | News - Press Release
Buscando conexiones para encontrar soluciones
Tras su presentación oficial el pasado lunes 6 de octubre en la tarde, el libro “Pobreza y conservación” continúa hablando claro sobre la asociación entre la pérdida de la biodiversidad y la pobreza y qué alternativas se podrían encontrar para solucionar esta problemática partiendo de posiciones realistas …
06 Oct 2008 | News - News story
Group hones Water for Food and Ecosystems case studies
Experts from the government and academia met to review the design of five case studies during a July 29, 2008, meeting of the Water for Food and Ecosystems (WFE) working group. …
11 Sep 2008 | News - News story
