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The year 2009 was characterized by various actions and manifestations aimed at fighting climate change, this global scourge resulting from non sustainable methods of consumption, population growth and increased poverty.

L’année 2009, a été marquée par diverses actions et manifestations de lutte contre les changements climatiques, ce fléau mondial lié à des modes de consommation peu durables mais aussi, à l’accroissement de la population et à la pauvreté.

Protected areas, long thought of as safe refuges for animals and plants, are under increasing threats from invasive species which not only affect biodiversity but also people’s livelihoods. Protected areas can have huge social and economic value, particularly in Africa, where national parks are…

For the first time scientists have put a figure on how much it would cost to learn about the conservation status of millions of species, some of which have yet to be identified. The price tag is US$60 million, according to a team of scientists, including those from IUCN and Conservation…

Por primera vez, científicos calculan el costo de documentar el estatus de millones de especies, algunas de las cuales aún permanecen por ser descritas por la ciencia. La cifra asciende a US $60 millones, de acuerdo a lo expresado por un equipo de científicos, que incluye personal de UICN y…