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Monthly update from the world's largest community of environmental experts.
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IUCN AT THE WORLD WATER FORUM, MARSEILLE, FRANCE, 12-17 MARCH
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World Water Forum: nature takes centre stage Universal access to water and sanitation is one of the key challenges of the 21st century. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to this challenge. Many different approaches are needed but IUCN firmly believes that better management of our natural ecosystems such as river basins, forests, lakes and wetlands can, and should, play a key role.
In Marseille, politicians, water managers, the private sector and NGOs are around the same table debating and sharing solutions. IUCN has a strong presence, working to ensure that ‘natural solutions’ become a major part of the global water management portfolio. > Read more
> Watch interview with Dr. Mark Smith
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Water without borders
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Cross-border water management not only benefits water security but it also promotes dialogue, peace and cooperation – even in geopolitically unstable regions. > Read more
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Think dams, think people
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An IUCN study shows that when building large dams, benefits to local communities can go hand in hand with broader national development objectives. > Read more
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River deep, mountain high
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“Across the Himalayan region in India, people are noticing drying springs. For hillside communities, this is a silent catastrophe. Where will people find the water they need? Women and girls walk long distances to fetch water, up and down steep slopes, with heavy loads, taking hours out of every day.” > Read more
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Counting the cost of water
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The economic value of water cannot be underestimated. Andrew Seidl, Head of IUCN's Global Economic and Environment Programme, talks about some of the risks that we face if we don't start counting the cost of water. > Read more
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Navigating the politics of water
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“Alternatives, dialogue and innovation can provide most of the answers to today’s water management problems.” > Read more
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People power in the Pacific
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For many people, hearing the words ‘Pacific island’ conjures up visions of a dream holiday. But this dream is a harsh reality for many Pacific communities whose very future is at stake. > Read more
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Register for the IUCN Congress
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Registrations are now open for the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea
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