South America
Basins of the Future: Connecting water from source to city
Growing urban populations and economic growth are putting more pressure on the watersheds and infrastructure supplying water to cities. This is where IUCN and IWA have joined forces in pulling together their knowledge, networks and resources to strengthen nature-based solutions for water security in urban areas. …
21 Sep 2012 | News story
El financiamiento para áreas protegidas requiere asumir los costos de la prevención
El 11 de septiembre tuvo lugar el taller “Financiamiento de Áreas Protegidas: asumiendo los costos de la prevención”. El taller, que contó con la participación de representantes de diversos lugares del planeta, fue co-organizado por Ecojure, Fundación Patagonia Natural y el Centro de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN. …
16 Sep 2012 | News story
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Organización boliviana recibe premio en el Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza
En el marco del Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza en Jeju (Corea del Sur) la Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza de Bolivia, fue distinguida por la Unión Mundial de la Naturaleza (UICN) a través de su Comisión de Educación y Comunicación (CEC) como bienechora de una educación para la conservación y le fue conferida la magnolia de plata por el mejor material de educación ambiental en español. …
12 Sep 2012 | News story
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IUCN’s new President elected
Mr Zhang Xinsheng of China is the new President of IUCN. He was elected today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. … | French | Spanish
12 Sep 2012 | News story
IUCN Congress recognises conservation greats
Today, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, IUCN awarded its two highest medals to outstanding individuals of the conservation world, and eleven other conservation greats were granted honorary membership of IUCN. … | French | Spanish
11 Sep 2012 | News story
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Empowering indigenous people in protected areas
11 Sep 2012 | News story
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The 100 most threatened species. Are they priceless or worthless?
Tarzan’s Chameleon, Spoon-billed Sandpiper and Pygmy Three-toed Sloth have all topped a new list of the species closest to extinction released today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature. … | French | Spanish
11 Sep 2012 | News story
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Stronger leadership needed to save world’s natural wonders
At the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is warning of the growing threats faced by many existing World Heritage sites and is calling for stronger measures to guarantee their future. … | French | Spanish
11 Sep 2012 | News story
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Investment in carbon capture— lifeline to poor
Tens of thousands of people around the world are getting greater access to food because of a new investment fund. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) supports the Livelihoods Fund, which allows companies to offset their carbon footprint by investing in ecosystem restoration programmes that deliver lasting community benefits, including increased food security. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | News story
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IUCN welcomes 48 new Members
On 5 September 2012, the 79th Meeting of the IUCN Council, meeting at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea, admitted 48 new Members to IUCN. … | French | Spanish
06 Sep 2012 | News story
