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What species are most threatened in Italy?
The Italian Committee of IUCN has released a new assessment of Italy’s animal and plant species. On International Biodiversity Day, 22 May, the Committee has organized an event to launch the results of the two national Red List produced. …
22 May 2013 | News story
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Biodiversity and water: two of a kind
Today we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. Its theme, Water and Biodiversity, coincides with the designation of 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation and highlights the indispensible role of nature in our water security and the sustainable development of our planet. …
22 May 2013 | News story
Coming soon: Guidelines to engage contributors and users in IPBES
Engaging the most relevant experts in the IPBES work is one of the greatest challenges that this new platform is facing. Following the invitation from the IPBES State Members, IUCN and the International Council for Science (ICSU) are proposing a strategy to ensure appropriate stakeholder involvement in line with the IPBES purposes and principles. …
21 May 2013 | News story
Jóvenes lideran acción comunitaria a favor de la conservación
“Voces de Huasta” y “Juventud Mágica” son dos organizaciones vecinas de los poblados de Huasta y Canrey Chico que trabajan desde hace varios años en producción radial comunitaria con fines de conservación. A través del proyecto El clima cambia, cambia tú también, sus miembros recibieron apoyo para fortalecimiento organizacional en el tema de comunicación ligada a la conservación. …
21 May 2013 | News story
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New book shows the power of ecosystems to protect us
Healthy and well-managed ecosystems reduce the risk of disasters and strengthen our ability to adapt to the effects of climate change, according to a new book launched by the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR). …
21 May 2013 | News story
