Nouvelles des Membres et pour les Membres
Strong core of leaders selected for IUCN World Parks Congress
A strong core of leaders has been decided for the main programme streams at the IUCN World Parks Congress, to be held in Sydney, Australia in November 2014. Held under the theme ‘Parks, People, Planet: Inspiring Solutions’, the Congress will help set the agenda for protected areas for the next ten years. …
15 May 2013 | Article
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
All our cousins on display
The first book to profile all species of primates, with illustrations of every species and insights into their role in nature and value to humans, has been launched today by Lynx Edicions in association with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Conservation International (CI). …
14 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
Networking for migratory birds
World Migratory Bird Day is a global celebration that highlights the need for more protection of migratory birds and their habitats. This year’s theme is “networking for migratory birds” and as the largest professional global conservation network, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is pleased to join the celebrations. …
10 May 2013 | News story
New study shows importance of IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems
A new global standard in assessing environmental risk, the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, has been trialled on 20 ecosystems spanning six continents and three oceans. … | Spanish
08 May 2013 | International news release
Réunion du Comité Consultatif de l’association MedPAN, 17 mai 2013, Malaga
Le 17 mai prochain, le Centre de Coopération pour la Méditerranée de la UICN participera à la réunion du Comité Consultatif de l’Association du Réseau des Gestionnaires d’Aires Marines Protégées en Méditerranée (MedPAN) qui se tiendra dans les nouveaux locaux d’Aula del Mar, association de Malaga pour la conservation du milieu marin et membre de l’UICN, sur le port de Malaga. … | English | Spanish
08 May 2013 | Event
International Marine Protected Areas Congress 27-28 oct. 2013
Every four years, the International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC) brings together major maritime stakeholders from around the globe, beyond national or sectorial boundaries, to assist in the conservation and sustainable development of the oceans. …
08 May 2013 | Event
IUCN signs new partnership for better forests
IUCN signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday with the Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux ( ATIBT) – a key player in the tropical timber industry specialized in sustainable forestry, local processing of timber and forest certification schemes. …
08 May 2013 | News story
IUCN CEC Newsletter May 2013
The CEC Chair introduces the May 2013 newsletter. Highlights include a report of the first meeting of the new CEC Steering Committee. Enjoy more than 50 news stories from members taking action for sustainability around the world. …
08 May 2013 | News story
