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Talks to dismantle trade in tiger poaching
Poaching and illegal trade in tigers is being discussed this week by delegates at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in Doha, Qatar, with countries being asked to provide information to the CITES Secretariat and Interpol to help develop anti-poaching strategies. …
17 Mar 2010 | News - News story
Bringing bison back to North America
The next 10 to 20 years could be extremely significant for restoring wild populations of American bison to their original roaming grounds. But for this to happen, more land must be made available for herds to roam free, government policies must be updated and the public must change its attitude towards bison. …
02 Mar 2010 | News - Press Release
World's most endangered primates revealed
Mankind’s closest living relatives – the world’s apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates – are on the brink of extinction and in need of urgent conservation measures according to Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2008–2010. … | Spanish
18 Feb 2010 | News - News story
Beating back biofuel crop invasions
The risk of biofuel crops becoming invasive and outcompeting native species is increasing as more advanced crops are planted. This can be managed to reduce the impact on local livelihoods and the environment, according to a new report by IUCN. …
12 Feb 2010 | News - News story
International Year of Biodiversity
The UN has declared 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB). The key aim for IUCN during this year will be to influence the decisions and outcomes of the October Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Conference of the Parties. …
15 Jan 2010 | News - News story
Elephants, Earth Hour and IUCN!
IUCN Members networked by solar light in the magnificent Elephant House of Copenhagen Zoo at a special event held during the UNFCCC COP 15 in Copenhagen.
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18 Dec 2009 | News - News story
connect2earth 2009 prize awarded
Winner gains first-hand experience of UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
A 19 year-old Colombian student is this year’s grand prize winner of an international youth competition running on connect2earth, the green online and mobile community. …
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15 Dec 2009 | News - News story
Species on climate change hit list named
The Arctic Fox, Leatherback Turtle and Koala are among the species destined to be hardest hit by climate change, according to a new IUCN review. …
14 Dec 2009 | News - Press Release
Changing climate change from Sweden to Colombia
Copenhagen, Denmark, 11 December, 2009 (IUCN) – Conserving and managing nature as a way to adapt to the impacts of climate change can benefit both wealthy and poor countries alike, the latest IUCN report has found. …
11 Dec 2009 | News - Press Release
Stop our oceans souring
Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 December 2009 (IUCN) – Deep and immediate cuts in emissions are needed to stall ocean acidification and prevent mass extinction of marine species, food insecurity and serious damage to the world economy, according to IUCN. … | French | Spanish
10 Dec 2009 | News - Press Release
