Press Releases
Desert power
As climate change escalates, the world is increasingly looking to engineered solutions to reduce carbon emissions and provide sustainable energy. Recently the focus has turned on deserts and how they can be used to supply large amounts of renewable energy which is causing some concern among environmentalists. …
14 Sep 2009 | News story
Le Comité français de l'UICN a réuni sa Commission Education et Communication
La Présidente de la CEC du Comité français de l'UICN, Cécile Ostria (par ailleurs directrice de la Fondation Nicolas Hulot) et Florence Clap (Chargée de programmes sur les Politiques de la biodiversité à l’UICN France) ont réuni les membres français de l’UICN France ainsi que les experts en communication, éducation et sensibilisation sur la biodiversité du réseau français pour coordonner les activités de l’année 2010 dans le cadre de l’Année Internationale de la Biodiversité.
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25 Aug 2009 | News story
French and Spanish CEPA Toolkit Now Available
Professionals carrying out the Convention on Biological Diversity at the national level use the fact sheets, checklists and examples in the CEPA Toolkit to update their knowledge and skills. The toolkit is now available in Spanish, “La Comunicación, Educación, y Conciencia Pública” and in French “Communication, éducation et sensibilisation du public.” CEPA is about motivating and mobilizing people to change behaviour and take action. Tools and methods include information exchange, dialogue, education and social marketing.
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09 Aug 2009 | News story
Priority areas for conserving the Alboran Sea
Among the different marine areas of the Mediterranean Sea, the Alboran Sea represents a unique element given its ecological wealth, due to its blend of Atlantic and Mediterranean marine biodiversity, its socioeconomic importance, and its geopolitical location between Europe and Africa. The adequate management of this space, and in particular the conservation of certain areas, is essential for the three bordering countries of the Alboran Sea: Algeria, Morocco, and Spain. … | French | Spanish
05 Aug 2009 | News story
Holcim Awards Gold prize for sustainable construction to Fez in Morocco
This innovative approach to sustainable construction project was selected for the top international prize from almost 5000 plans and visions from 121 countries. IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre and celebrated architects and building professionals presented on 16 July the trophy at a hand-over event in Fez , Morocco …
17 Jul 2009 | News story
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Deforestation spells doom for Barbary Macaque
15 Jul 2009 | International news release
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New Med offices 2009
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation has moved to a new building, up the same road. Please note the change: C/ Marie Curie 22 (previously 35). … | French | Spanish
14 Jul 2009 | News story
Esparto in your wallet? Currency against desertification
17 June: World Day against Desertification … | French | Spanish
16 Jun 2009 | News story
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Málaga acoge el estreno de “Un mar cambiante”, la primera película documental sobre la acidificación de los océanos
Con motivo de la celebración del Día Mundial de los Océanos el 8 de junio, Málaga acoge el estreno de “Un mar cambiante” la primera película documental sobre la acidificación de los océanos. Esta actividad se enmarca dentro del Convenio para la conservación de la fauna y flora del litoral malagueño firmado entre el Área de Medio Ambiente del Ayuntamiento de Málaga, Aula del Mar y con la colaboración de UICN-Med. Proyecciones de “Un mar cambiante” se realizarán en Europa, Australia, Norte América, Hawai y en diversas ciudades de España como parte de esta importante celebración.
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04 Jun 2009 | News story
IUCN Regional Directors meet with the President, Director General, Global Directors and other Senior Secretariat Staff members of IUCN
From 23 to 27 May, Regional Directors met in Delhi in order to discuss common understanding of how to strengthen collaboration between regions and how to work more effectively as a Union … | Spanish
02 Jun 2009 | News story
