Noticias por tema
Colombia: científicos analizan el valor de la biodiversidad y sus servicios
El simposio abre la puerta a una discusión importante que coincide con la celebración del Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, hoy. …
22 May 2013 | News story
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What species are most threatened in Italy?
The Italian Committee of IUCN has released a new assessment of Italy’s animal and plant species. On International Biodiversity Day, 22 May, the Committee has organized an event to launch the results of the two national Red List produced. …
22 May 2013 | News story
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Biodiversity and water: two of a kind
Today we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. Its theme, Water and Biodiversity, coincides with the designation of 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation and highlights the indispensible role of nature in our water security and the sustainable development of our planet. …
22 May 2013 | News story
Coming soon: Guidelines to engage contributors and users in IPBES
Engaging the most relevant experts in the IPBES work is one of the greatest challenges that this new platform is facing. Following the invitation from the IPBES State Members, IUCN and the International Council for Science (ICSU) are proposing a strategy to ensure appropriate stakeholder involvement in line with the IPBES purposes and principles. …
21 May 2013 | News story
Jóvenes lideran acción comunitaria a favor de la conservación
“Voces de Huasta” y “Juventud Mágica” son dos organizaciones vecinas de los poblados de Huasta y Canrey Chico que trabajan desde hace varios años en producción radial comunitaria con fines de conservación. A través del proyecto El clima cambia, cambia tú también, sus miembros recibieron apoyo para fortalecimiento organizacional en el tema de comunicación ligada a la conservación. …
21 May 2013 | News story
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New book shows the power of ecosystems to protect us
Healthy and well-managed ecosystems reduce the risk of disasters and strengthen our ability to adapt to the effects of climate change, according to a new book launched by the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR). …
21 May 2013 | News story
From risk to opportunity: reducing the risk of disasters the natural way
Healthy ecosystems and sound environmental management can go a long way in protecting people from disasters. But this fact is not yet widely appreciated among the many parties responsible for reducing the risk of disasters and responding to them once they happen. …
19 May 2013 | News story
Towards the “Blue Society”
Since the start of the industrial revolution, human activities have significantly altered the very balance of our planet and the lives we all live. These activities have heavily affected marine ecosystems and the way we use our seas and oceans. IUCN has joined forced with a group of organizations in the Sea For Society project. …
17 May 2013 | News story
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IUCN at the United Nations Intersessional Workshops on Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction
According to UNGA Resolution 67/78, two intersessional workshops were organized from 2-3 and 6-7 May 2013 in New York as part of the work undertaken by the UN Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction (UN BBNJ). …
17 May 2013 | News story
Candidates in the running for 2016 IUCN Congress
Eight interested parties have responded to IUCN’s call to showcase themselves as the ultimate green venue for hosting the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress. …
16 May 2013 | News story
