Press release | 16 Dec, 2021
IUCN report identifies sites with World Heritage potential in Himalaya and beyond
Gland, Switzerland, 16 December 2021 (IUCN) – A new report lists seven broad areas in the Himalayas, the Hindu Kush and the Karakoram mountain ranges where new natural World Heritage sites could be found. It also identifies possible extensions of existing World Heritage sites,…
Story | 07 Nov, 2019
Islamabad, Pakistan, 6 November 2019 -The 7th International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Asia Regional Conservation Forum – one of Asia’s most important nature conservation events - kicked-off today with a strong focus on convening a…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
In one of the most dangerous regions on the planet, two heroes inspire their communities
Beyond conservation science, World Heritage is driven by human motivations such as pride, and passion. Bantu Lukambo and Josué Kambasu Mukura were recognised at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress as Heritage Heroes for their outstanding contribution to the conservation of Virunga National…
Story | 04 Sep, 2016
Meet the Heritage Hero voted by the public – Bibhuti Lahkar
The public has spoken, choosing Bibhuti Lahkar as the people’s choice Heritage Hero, for his dedication to the conservation of India’s Manas Wildlife Sanctuary. The result of last week’s online voting was announced at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawai‘i, USA.
Artículo | 04 Sep, 2016
El Héroe del Patrimonio elegido por el público es Bibhuti Lakhar
El público ha decidido, eligiendo a Bibhuti Lakhar como Héroe del Patrimonio, por su dedicación a la conservación del Santuario de Vida Silvestre Manas, en la India. El resultado de la votación en línea, efectuada la semana pasada, fue anunciado en el Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza que se…
Article | 04 Sep, 2016
Faites connaissance avec le Héros du patrimoine désigné par le public – Bibhuti Lakhar
Le public a voté et a choisi Bibhuti Lakhar comme Héros du patrimoine, pour son dévouement pour la conservation du sanctuaire de faune de Manas, Inde. Le résultat du vote en ligne de la semaine dernière a été annoncé lors du Congrès mondial de la nature 2016 qui se déroule actuellement à Hawai'i…
Story | 02 May, 2016
Deadly poacher attack on Garamba staff horrific – IUCN
IUCN is shocked by the attack recently carried out by elephant poachers in Garamba National Park, which killed three rangers and injured another two, including the park’s manager Erik Mararv.
Article | 02 May, 2016
L’attaque meurtrière des braconniers à Garamba est atroce – UICN
L'UICN est choquée par l'attaque menée récemment par des braconniers d'éléphants dans le parc national de la Garamba, qui a tué trois gardes et blessé deux autres, y compris le directeur du parc Erik Mararv.
Story | 30 Jun, 2015
World Heritage site in danger: Man and nature in Virunga National Park
Among the World Heritage sites in Danger is Virunga National Park, which has been on the endangered list for more than 20 years. Over these years, Africa’s oldest national park has faced numerous threats, including armed conflict, poaching and the discovery and exploration of oil.
Story | 08 Jun, 2015
To have healthy oceans we need healthy marine wildlife
According to the United Nations, World Oceans Day is about a healthy planet being based on healthy oceans – so true and in so many ways! The ecological pressures on Earth’s oceans are as diverse and daunting as the storms that can roll across its blue horizons. But there is hope rolling in the…