Press release | 19 Jun, 2012
O manancial de alimentos, remédios e água limpa, e a sobrevivência de milhões de pessoas pode estar ameaçado pelo rápido declínio das espécies animais e vegetais do planeta.
Press release | 22 Nov, 2011
European Environment: alarming decline in plants, molluscs and freshwater fish
Europe's natural heritage is showing an alarming decline, according to new research published today. The European Red List, a part of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, assessed a considerable portion of Europe’s native fauna and flora, finding that a large proportion of molluscs,…
Comunicado de prensa | 22 Nov, 2011
Biodiversidad europea: disminución alarmante de plantas, moluscos y peces de agua dulce
El patrimonio natural de Europa está mostrando una alarmante disminución, según un nuevo estudio publicado hoy. La Lista Roja Europea, que forma parte de la Lista Roja de la UICN de Especies Amenazadas™, evaluó una porción considerable de la fauna y flora nativas de Europa, constatando…
Communiqué de presse | 22 Nov, 2011
Selon de nouvelles recherches publiées aujourd’hui, le patrimoine naturel européen montre un déclin alarmant. La Liste rouge européenne, qui fait partie de la Liste rouge de l’UICN des espèces menacées™, a évalué une part importante de la faune et de la flore indigènes d’Europe et…
Story | 16 Nov, 2011
Species on the Edge app is launched
Acclaimed by the US Apple Store as ‘New and Noteworthy’, the new Species on the Edge app is a detailed guide to 365 species from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Featuring stunning photos and thought-provoking information it allows users to learn about threatened species from around the…
Story | 26 Jun, 2011
SOS Call for Proposals now open
The first SOS Call for Proposals is now open, accepting Threatened Species and Rapid Action Grants. Deadline for applications is August 12, 2011.
Story | 02 Jan, 2011
IUCN welcomes ‘Forests 2011’ - International Year of Forests
The world’s forests are essential to life in all its diversity and to attaining humanity’s biggest goals such as reducing poverty, curbing climate change and achieving sustainable development. Throughout 2011 IUCN will work towards making sure that forests deliver their maximum potential for…
Artículo | 02 Jan, 2011
UICN da la bienvenida al Año Internacional de los Bosques
Los bosques del mundo son esenciales para la vida, su diversidad y para alcanzar los objetivos más grandes de la humanidad, tales como: reducir la pobreza, frenar el cambio climático y lograr un desarrollo sostenible. Durante 2011, la UICN trabajará para asegurar que los bosques ofrezcan su…
Press release | 26 Oct, 2010
The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s vertebrates confirms an extinction crisis with one-fifth of species threatened. However, the situation would be worse were it not for current global conservation efforts, according to a study launched today at the 10th Conference of the Parties to…