Press release | 07 Feb, 2019
IUCN study identifies tree species for climate-resilient reforestation
An IUCN study has identified tree species native to Indonesia’s Kutai National Park that are resilient to climate change and support threatened East Bornean orangutan populations, recommending their use in reforestation efforts. The study was funded by the Indianapolis Zoological Society, Inc.…
Story | 01 Feb, 2019
The Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) has just launched its Strategic Plan for 2019-2024. The plan, which will help IBRRI fulfill its aim to support the effective implementation of the Ramsar Convention in the Indo-Burma region, consists of five “…
Story | 21 Jan, 2019
Marine plastic pollution: A global issue with national and local solutions
In November 2018, IUCN co-chaired a roundtable on Marine Plastic Pollution: A global issue with national and local solutions at the PEMSEA East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress held in Iloilo, the Philippines.
Story | 21 Jan, 2019
The first Advisory Committee for the Thailand Bio-Diversity Network Alliance (B-DNA) was held on January 17 at the IUCN Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.
Press release | 11 Oct, 2018
Escalating climate change impacts on species prompt IUCN review of emerging field
A major IUCN co-authored paper published today reviews the relatively new field of assessing species’ vulnerability to climate change, as experts warn that time is running out for many species.
Communiqué de presse | 17 Jul, 2018
Gland, Suisse, 5 juillet 2018 (UICN) - Les reptiles uniques d’Australie - notamment les lézards et les serpents - sont durement menacés par les espèces envahissantes et le changement climatique, et 7% sont même menacés d’extinction, révèle la dernière mise à jour de la Liste rouge de l'UICN des…
Comunicado de prensa | 17 Jul, 2018
Gland, Suiza, 5 de julio de 2018 (UICN) Los singulares reptiles de Australia –incluyendo lagartos y serpientes– están gravemente amenazados por las especies invasoras y el cambio climático, con un 7% en peligro de extinción, revela la última actualización de la Lista Roja de Especies Amenazadas…
Press release | 05 Jul, 2018
Australia’s reptiles threatened by invasive species, climate change – IUCN Red List
Gland, Switzerland, 5 July 2018 (IUCN) – Australia’s unique reptiles – including lizards and snakes – face severe threats from invasive species and climate change, with 7% of them threatened with extinction, reveals the latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM, published today…
Comunicado de prensa | 14 Sep, 2017
Las especies de fresno más extendidas y valiosas de América del Norte están al borde de la extinción debido a un escarabajo invasor que está diezmando sus poblaciones, en tanto que la pérdida de áreas silvestres y la caza furtiva están contribuyendo a la disminución de cinco especies de…
Communiqué de presse | 14 Sep, 2017
Des espèces de frêne et d’antilope naguère abondantes risquent l’extinction – Liste rouge de l’UICN
Les espèces de frênes les plus répandues et précieuses d’Amérique du Nord sont au bord de l’extinction en raison d’un coléoptère envahissant qui ravage leurs populations, tandis que la disparition des milieux sauvages et le braconnage contribuent au déclin de cinq espèces d’antilopes d’Afrique,…