Story | 17 Jul, 2023
The planet is experiencing unprecedented levels of land conversion and habitat loss, often in the most biologically rich ecosystems. Despite the well-known societal and economic benefits of infrastructure, indiscriminate development of roads, railways and canals increasingly threatens…
Story | 01 May, 2023
Mozambique companies champion good practices in value chains
Mozambique has developed a strategy that builds on large companies championing sustainable practices to spread them throughout their value chains. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of good biodiversity practices, by subcontractors and suppliers, that will support biodiversity and economic…
Story | 28 Jul, 2014
Rising murder toll of park rangers calls for tougher laws
With poachers responsible for more than half of ranger deaths over the past two years, IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the International Ranger Federation (IRF) call for a toughened stance against wildlife crime globally, marking World Ranger Day celebrated across…
Article | 28 Jul, 2014
L’augmentation des assassinats de gardes forestiers appelle à un renforcement des lois
Alors que les braconniers sont responsables de plus de la moitié des décès de gardes forestiers au cours des deux dernières années, l’Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature (UICN) et la Fédération internationale des gardes forestiers (IRF) appellent à un durcissement de la…
Press release | 21 Jun, 2014
Iconic Okavango Delta becomes 1,000th World Heritage site
Doha, Qatar, 22 June 2014 (IUCN) – Botswana’s Okavango Delta, one of the most iconic natural areas on the planet, has been listed as 1,000th World Heritage site today. The decision follows the recommendation of IUCN, UNESCO’s advisory body on nature.
Press release | 17 Jun, 2014
Illegal trade puts more World Heritage sites in danger
Doha, Qatar, 18 June 2014 (IUCN) – Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve has been listed as World Heritage in Danger due to unprecedented levels of illegal wildlife trade, as announced today at the 38th annual World Heritage Committee meeting in Doha, Qatar.
Story | 01 May, 2014
IUCN 2014 World Heritage recommendations now available
IUCN’s evaluations of 10 sites nominated to obtain World Heritage status are now public ahead of the upcoming World Heritage Committee meeting. In addition, the first batch of State of Conservation reports, prepared jointly by IUCN and the World Heritage Centre, has been released.
Article | 01 May, 2014
Recommandations du Patrimoine mondial 2014 à présent disponibles
Les évaluations de l’UICN de dix sites proposés pour inscription sur la Liste du patrimoine mondial ont été rendues publiques en vue du prochain Comité du patrimoine mondial. De plus, la première partie des rapports sur l’état de conservation, préparés conjointement par l’UICN et le Centre du…
Story | 26 Nov, 2013
Forest giraffe joins growing number of threatened species
The Okapi – a national symbol of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as the “forest giraffe” – and the sub-Saharan White-winged Flufftail – one of Africa’s rarest birds – are now on the brink of extinction, according to the latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.…
Article | 26 Nov, 2013
L’Okapi - un symbole national de la République démocratique du Congo, également connu sous le nom de "girafe des forêts" - et le Râle à miroir - l’un des oiseaux les plus rares d’Afrique - sont maintenant proches de l’extinction, selon la dernière mise à jour de la Liste rouge des espèces…