Mediterranean Region
Surge in IUCN Members and Committees
IUCN welcomes 35 new Members and officially recognizes 3 Regional Committees and 2 National Committees. … | French | Spanish
25 Nov 2010 | News story
FINAL BLOW TO THE NATURE OF TURKEY: NATURE CONSERVATION DRAFT LAW
Nature of Turkey is under threat from a new draft law: “Draft Law on Conservation of Nature and Biodiversity” has been approved by the Council of Minister’s and became an agenda item for the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA – TBMM). If the draft law is accepted as it is, this will open the door for irreversible destructions for the country’s nature. …
23 Nov 2010 | News story
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Taking on the water and biofuels challenge
IUCN experts are joining forces with the oil and gas industry to tackle the risks associated with biofuel production, particularly the added stress it can put on dwindling global water supplies. …
22 Nov 2010 | News story
Photo contest winners for the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation announced today the winners of the photo contest “A Mediterranean Image, A Biodiversity Story” … | French | Spanish
28 Oct 2010 | News story
Mitigating the impacts of biofuel production
IUCN and Shell are working with a wide range of stakeholders to gain a shared understanding of how to mitigate the impacts of biofuel production caused by indirect land use change. …
12 Oct 2010 | News story
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Launch of the Atlas of Biodiversity in the Francophonie
For the first time ever, a comprehensive analysis of the state of biodiversity in 67 countries has been prepared and published by IUCN and the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF) as a tribute to the International Year of Biodiversity. …
11 Oct 2010 | News story
Success story of the day: Fundació Caixa Catalunya
Story featured in the Made in Countdown 2010 publication: The Fundació Territori i Paisatge (now Fundació Caixa Catalunya and IUCN Member) was created by the Caixa Catalunya Savings Bank at the end of 1997 with the main aim to preserve, natural areas, biodiversity and landscapes, as well as raise public awareness. The foundation’s long-term programme has three action lines. …
06 Oct 2010 | News story
Arranca el proyecto del Comité Español de la UICN que conmemora el Año Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica
La Comisión de Flora de la UICN en España, el Aula del Mar de Málaga, la Fundación CRAM y Mediterránia-CIE formarán voluntarios para luchar contra la pérdida de la biodiversidad en España …
01 Oct 2010 | News story
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Protecting Europe's cultural landscapes and biodiversity heritage
European landscapes reflect not only the continent's diverse climate and geology but also centuries of interaction between man and nature. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) study reviews this interplay, highlighting the main threats to this rich heritage and initiatives to protect it. …
28 Sep 2010 | News story
La Biodiversité de la Steppe Algérienne
L’association Arc en Ciel, en coordination avec l’ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas en Algérie, a organisé un colloque national à Ain Sefra. Par Abdallah Khazene, membre du CEC. …
28 Sep 2010 | News story
