Press release | 05 Sep, 2010
The future of water in the face of climate change
There needs to be significant investment to solve the growing water crisis that threatens water supplies and water quality for both people and nature, says IUCN. Climate change makes the search for practical solutions for water management increasingly urgent. The call for increased funding comes…
Press release | 01 Sep, 2010
Samoa seeks gender approach to strengthen national energy projects
Several government ministries in Samoa are engaged in a week long gender mainstreaming training this week in the attempt to strengthen their project implementation, particularly renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and community level interaction.
Press release | 31 Aug, 2010
African freshwater species threatened - livelihoods at stake
Twenty-one per cent of freshwater species in continental Africa are threatened with extinction, putting the livelihoods of millions of people at risk. With so much to lose, inland waters must be managed not just for their supply of freshwater but also to sustain the abundant life within.
Comunicado de prensa | 31 Aug, 2010
Especies africanas de agua dulce amenazadas: medios de subsistencia en peligro
Gland, Suiza, jueves 2 de septiembre de 2010 (UICN) – El 21% de las especies de agua dulce de África continental están amenazadas de extinción, poniendo en peligro los medios de subsistencia de millones de personas. Para evitar pérdidas de tal magnitud, las aguas interiores deben ser…
Communiqué de presse | 31 Aug, 2010
Menaces sur les espèces africaines d’eau douce: moyens de subsistance en péril
Gland, Suisse, jeudi 2 septembre 2010 (UICN) – 21% des espèces d’eau douce d’Afrique continentale sont menacées d’extinction, ce qui met en péril les moyens de subsistance de millions de personnes. Compte tenu de l’importance de l’enjeu, les eaux intérieures doivent être gérées non…