Media statements
Water - but not as we know it, says IUCN
Marseille, France, 16 March 2012 (IUCN) — The World Water Forum in Marseille has firmly placed nature at the heart of its strategies for improving global water resources. This effectively changes the…
16 Mar 2012 | Media statement
Water without borders
Marseille, France, 13 March 2012 – Cross-border water management not only benefits water security but it also promotes dialogue, peace and cooperation – even in geopolitically unstable regions,… | French | Spanish
13 Mar 2012 | Media statement
World Water Forum: nature takes centre stage
Natural ‘infrastructure’ such as river basins, forests, lakes and wetlands, plays a key role in addressing today’s global water needs and must be an integral part of every country’s water management… | French | Spanish
09 Mar 2012 | IUCN statement
Durban deal breathes new life into climate talks - IUCN
Durban, South Africa, 11 December 2011 (IUCN). Governments at the UN climate talks in Durban agree on a package of measures to sustain current global efforts to reduce harmful greenhouse gas… | Spanish
13 Dec 2011 | IUCN statement
Guatemala advances with REDD+, says IUCN
Durban, South Africa, 8 December 2011 (IUCN) — Guatemala’s National Forest Service (INAB) has recognized wider land rights for indigenous peoples and local communities, making it possible for these… | French | Spanish
08 Dec 2011 | Media statement
First action plan for world’s blue carbon policy
Durban, South Africa, 6 December 2011 - The first policy framework outlining activities needed to include coastal marine areas such as mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrasses into the work of the… | French | Spanish
06 Dec 2011 | Media statement
Gender key to sustainable forests
Durban, South Africa, 4 December 2011 (IUCN) – If the forestry sector ignores gender issues it will miss a huge opportunity to reduce poverty, conserve biodiversity and bolster sustainable… | French | Spanish
04 Dec 2011 | Media statement
Climate awareness at 30,000 feet: IUCN and South African Airways team up
Durban, South Africa, 2 December 2011 (IUCN) – Africa’s most awarded airline, South African Airways, and the world’s largest environmental union, IUCN, have teamed up to launch a unique climate…
02 Dec 2011 | Media statement
The acid truth about our oceans: experts urge action to limit ocean acidification
Ocean acidification can no longer remain on the periphery of the international debates on climate change and the environment and should be addressed by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change…
29 Nov 2011 | Media statement
No more bad COP, time for good COP: IUCN Opening Statement to UN climate change meeting
Durban, South Africa, 28 November 2011 (IUCN) – Governments cannot ignore the immediate and effective role that nature plays in stemming the impacts of climate change, says IUCN (International Union… | Spanish
28 Nov 2011 | IUCN statement
