News and events
France and IUCN intensify their efforts to protect global biodiversity
Yesterday IUCN signed a new partnership agreement with France, which aims to support the Union's global biodiversity conservation work, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, oceans and global governance of natural resources. … | French
13 Jun 2013 | News story
Germany bolsters IUCN and The Forests Dialogue's global discussion series on REDD+ benefit sharing
With US$ 600,000 in new funding from the German government, the joint dialogue series will expand to bring together international experts over the next three years to tackle the issue of ensuring REDD+ benefits reach the rural poor. …
07 Jun 2013 | News story
Abierta Convocatoria a X Congreso Latinoamericano de Reservas Privadas y Pueblos Originarios
Hasta el 30 de mayo se reciben resúmenes para presentar diferente iniciativas e investigaciones en este congreso a realizarse entre el 19 y el 23 de agosto en la Reserva Biológica Huilo Huilo, Selva Patagónica, Chile. …
27 May 2013 | News story
International Day for Biological Diversity Celebrated in China - IUCN President applauds China's efforts in biodiversity conservation
IUCN China along with representatives of Ministry of Environment Protection the UNDP, UNEP, students and media celebrated the International Day for Biodiversity at the Beijing Botanical Garden. IUCN President applauds China's efforts in biodiversity conservation. …
22 May 2013 | Event
Conservation royalty awarded IUCN’s highest award
Distinguished conservationist, Sir David Attenborough, received the John C. Phillips Memorial Medal earlier this week at a special presentation at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. …
15 May 2013 | News story
Action is needed to preserve the world’s most inspiring natural sites
IUCN recommends taking action to tackle major threats to natural sites ahead of the 37th World Heritage Committee this June, including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. …
15 May 2013 | News story
Au moins 26 éléphants massacres dans un patrimoine mondial
Au moins 26 éléphants ont été massacrés dans le site Patrimoine Mondial au Dzanga Bai en République Centrafricaine, à la suite de l’entrée ce lundi de 17 hommes armés de Kalachnikovs dans l’habitat unique d’éléphants, localement appelé « village des éléphants ». …
12 May 2013 | News story
Accord cadre entre l’UICN et le Royaume du Maroc pour la conservation de la nature
Le 7 mai, à Rabat, un Accord Cadre de Coopération a été signé entre le Centre de Coopération pour la Méditerranée de l’UICN (UICN-Med) et le Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte contre la Désertification (HCEFLCD) du Maroc. Cet accord vise à renforcer les relations entre les deux parties en matière de conservation et de gestion durable de la biodiversité et de la protection de la nature. …
10 May 2013 | News story
Marine World Heritage: The Crown Jewels of the Ocean event calls for support of marine sites
International film stars Clive Owen and Jacques Perrin gave their support to Marine World Heritage: The Crown Jewels of the Ocean. See the short film on marine sites, narrated by Mr Perrin.
06 May 2013 | News story
Good news on Earth Day! New report highlights growing biodiversity awareness worldwide
For IUCN, whose core business is saving biodiversity, there is some very welcome news that awareness of biodiversity is growing worldwide. …
22 Apr 2013 | News story
