Publication | 2003
Energy law and sustainable development
Energy has recently emerged at the forefront of sustainable development. The United Nations Development Programmes World Energy Assessment (2000) linked energy and most of the ills of modern society in both developed and developing countries. The World Summit on Sustainable Development selected…
Story | 28 Th8, 2013
Review of Poverty Reduction in the Doi Mae Salong Landscape Project
Between 2007 and 2010, IUCN’s Thailand Programme implemented a project in Doi Mae Salong (DMS), Chiang Rai Province, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) and other partners. This project was part of IUCN’s global Livelihoods and Landscapes Strategy (LLS).
Story | 06 Th8, 2013
IUCN and The Forests Dialogue Latest REDD+ Benefit Sharing Discussion Summary Report Now Available
The Co-chairs’ summary report highlights key issues, questions, conclusions and next steps related to REDD+ Benefit Sharing mechanisms, discussed by an international group of experts at the latest scoping dialogue on REDD+ benefit sharing.
Story | 04 Th7, 2013
Flash conferences: 8 extra good reasons to visit “SOS nature” exhibition!
Starting July 9th, anyone in the Geneva region of Switzerland has 8 extra good reasons to visit the “SOS nature” exhibition in La Cité du Temps, central Geneva! All talks in this series of flash conferences will be delivered in the setting of SOS nature photographic exhibition…
Press release | 08 Th9, 2012
Restoring world’s forests proven to boost local economies and reduce poverty
Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, 8 September 2012 (IUCN). A 5-year programme to restore forest landscapes in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America has demonstrated their crucial role in creating jobs and boosting incomes for local residents.
Comunicado de prensa | 08 Th9, 2012
La restauración de los bosques del mundo estimula las economías locales y reduce la pobreza
Isla de Jeju, República de Corea, 8 de septiembre de 2012 (UICN). Un programa de cinco años para restaurar los paisajes forestales en 23 países de África, Asia y América Latina ha demostrado su papel fundamental a la hora de crear empleo e impulsar los ingresos de los habitantes locales.
Communiqué de presse | 08 Th9, 2012
Restaurer les forêts: un moyen éprouvé d’aider l’économie locale et de réduire la pauvreté
Ile de Jeju, République de Corée, 8 septembre 2012 (UICN). Un programme quinquennal de restauration de paysages forestiers dans 23 pays d’Afrique, d’Asie et d’Amérique latine a démontré leur rôle crucial dans la création d’emplois et l’augmentation des revenus de leurs habitants.
Story | 05 Th12, 2011
Forest Day: the face of forests at UN climate change negotiations
Forest Day has become something of a tradition at the annual UN climate change conference, the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP). Here at COP17 in Durban, Forest Day 5 was held on 4 December, bringing together over 1000 people who work on – and are passionate about – forestry issues, including…
Story | 24 Th8, 2011
This Manual is first and foremost a community tool to facilitate implementation of Ghana’s National Wildfire Management Policy. However it will also serve as an instrument for fire management trainers in communities with little experience in fire management and for consultation by professionals…