February
New Members’ Portal: Resolutions and Recommendations System
In compliance with Resolution 4.011 (Development of an automated system to record Members’ actions on Resolutions and Recommendations to improve reporting at, and between, World Conservation Congresses), the IUCN Secretariat has developed an online tool to facilitate reporting by IUCN Members and the Secretariat on activities contributing to the implementation of Resolutions and Recommendations adopted at the 2008 World Conservation Congress in Barcelona.
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16 Feb 2010 | News story
Countdown 2010 hits 1,000!
15 February 2010, Brussels. Celebrations are taking place today at the Regional Office for Pan-Europe of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)! Countdown 2010 welcomes its 1000th partner Eurogypsum right at the beginning of the International Year of Biodiversity. …
15 Feb 2010 | News story
Read the latest countdown 2010 newsletter
In the latest edition of the Countdown 2010 newsletter read more about the International Year of Biodiversity, and what some of our partners are doing throughout this important year. …
15 Feb 2010 | News story
The Hidden Costs of Valentine's Day
On February 14, Kenyans will be flocking to floral stands to purchase roses and carnations for their loved ones to celebrate Valentine's Day. The same will be happening in Europe where massive Kenyan-produced flowers are sold. …
13 Feb 2010 | News story
IUCN-ADB to publish River Basin Management cases across Asia-Pacific
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Asia Regional Water and Wetlands Programme and the Asian Development Bank have begun work on a new study of river basin management in the Asia-Pacific region. …
12 Feb 2010 | News story
Consultation on the Future of the Chagos Archipelago/British Indian Ocean Territory
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) launched in November 2009 a public consultation to “assess whether a marine protected area is the right option for the future environmental protection” of the Chagos Archipelago/British Indian Ocean Territory. The consultation ends on 12 February 2010. … | French | Spanish
12 Feb 2010 | News story
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IUCN-ADB to publish River Basin Management cases across Asia-Pacific
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Asia Regional Water and Wetlands Programme and the Asian Development Bank have begun work on a new study of river basin management in the Asia-Pacific region. …
12 Feb 2010 | News story
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Sustainability at the heart of the International Biofuels Conference
IUCN representatives are addressing biofuel sustainability issues at the 7th International Biofuels Conference, which opens today in India. …
11 Feb 2010 | News story
Gerald Kuchling Receives 4th Annual Behler Turtle Conservation Award
Tortoises can sometimes be under-rated, but like in Aesop’s fable, they are often quite tenacious and committed to their goals. Gerald Kuchling is just such a species, and after numerous tortoise and freshwater turtle conservation successes, he was recently recognized for his enormous contributions. …
09 Feb 2010 | News story
IUCN statement on IPCC science
"Recent weeks have witnessed several attempts at international fora and in the media to question the science of climate change and to cast doubts on the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which have been produced and endorsed by a very large body of the world's foremost scientists. Some of these have even included personal attacks on the leadership of IPCC. …
08 Feb 2010 | News story
