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Gender and climate change capacity strengthened
Forty five of Asia’s foremost sustainable development and climate change practitioners are currently attending the Asia chapter of a global capacity drive on gender and climate change convened by the Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) in Bangkok, Thailand. …
24 Sep 2009 | News story
Indigenous women: most vulnerable to climate change but key agents of change
One of the key issues raised at the United Nations Forum on Indigenous Peoples (UNPFII), 18-29 May 2009, New York City, concerns the neglected role of indigenous women in climate change negotiations. The two week session brought together almost 2000 representatives of indigenous groups, UN agencies, governments and other experts. …
22 Jun 2009 | News story
How natural disasters affect women
When disasters strike, they do not discriminate. Everyone, without exception in the disaster zone will be affected. …
17 Jun 2009 | News story
Biofuel potential for rural development
Biofuels have the potential to contribute greatly to rural development and increase the sustainable energy options to rural communities. …
12 May 2009 | News story
Gender makes a difference in water management
Women have considerable knowledge about water resources, including water quality and reliability, and are key to the success of water resources development and protection, according to IUCN. …
18 Mar 2009 | News story
Don’t wait to produce renewable energy sustainably, urges IUCN
A hands-on guide to producing bioenergy without harming the environment was launched today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to coincide with the World Future Energy summit in
21 Jan 2009 | News story
Women feel the heat of climate change
Women’s lives are more at risk than men’s because of climate change, according to IUCN. Climate change will affect all countries, but poor women in developing countries will be disproportionately affected. Despite this, most of the UNFCCC debate on climate so far has been gender-blind. …
08 Dec 2008 | News story
Congress creates fair opportunities for women
Women have been juggling their families with trade for generations. The International Women Environmental Entrepreneurs Fair at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona highlights the economic, social and environmental inputs that women entrepreneurs bring to their countries and the world through their green enterprises.
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06 Oct 2008 | News story
Apply now for the Business Night School
Three-hour long Learning Opportunities will equip non-business delegates to the IUCN World Conservation Congress with knowledge and skills to work with business on contributing to ecosystem management solutions. Each evening (6-8 October), four sessions will run in parallel on (1) business basics, (2) partnerships, (3) communication and (4) tools, using case examples from a wide variety of sectors including energy, agri-business, advertising and communication technology. … | Spanish
08 Jul 2008 | News story
Registration for the World Conservation Congress is now online
The online registration system for the World Conservation Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 5 to 14 October, is now open. The Congress is the world’s largest and most important conservation event. Be a part of it and register now! You can also book your preferred accommodation and excursion trips online.
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12 May 2008 | News story
