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Join the Marine Journey at Congress
The Marine Journey features over 60 events including workshops, films, book launches, technological demonstrations, expedition launches, receptions and debates. These are captured in the navigational chart that the Global Marine Programme has put together to guide participants through the marine journey. …
05 Oct 2008 | News story
The Future of Biodiversity in Africa
African conservation leaders should “move beyond piecemeal projects” and “make biodiversity the foundation of African development,” by bundling ecosystem services to recognize nature as an asset for the well-being of society, according to Mohamed Bakarr, Senior Vice President of Conservation International. Bakarr was speaking at a workshop on the Future of Biodiversity in Africa, convened by IUCN in conjunction with the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. … | French
03 Oct 2008 | News story
Risk governance guidelines for bioenergy policies released
The International Risk Governance Council working group on Bioenergy, chaired by IUCN's Chief Scientist Jeff McNeely, released their Policy Brief "Risk Governance Guidelines for Bioenergy Policies" which examines the opportunities and risks of bioenergy to meet goals such as energy security, rural development and climate change mitigation. It identifies deficits in the current governance of those risks, and presents IRGC’s recommendations for improvements to the risk governance of bioenergy. …
03 Oct 2008 | News story
Islands Journey at WCC
Islands Journey - In the mood for an Island Getaway? …
03 Oct 2008 | News story
How to help your hotel help Nature
From cotton towels and sheets in guest rooms, to food in the restaurant and wood used for furniture and fittings – the products of biodiversity are everywhere inside hotels. Outside, plants and animals make a hotel’s public spaces and gardens attractive for guests, while beyond the hotel gates, parks, green spaces, coasts and natural habitats provide guests with opportunities for recreation and enjoyment. …
02 Oct 2008 | News story
Understanding the linkages between energy, ecosystems and livelihoods - draft paper available for comment
How do energy, ecosystems and livelihoods inter-link? Is it all about managing impacts or are there ways to conserve ecosystems and provide greater access to sustainable energy and accomanying livelihood benefits? This background paper explores some of the issues in the workshop #1508, the final station of the Energy Journey. …
01 Oct 2008 | News story
Biofuels - Q&A available now for Congress!
Biofuels are one of the hottest topics at the 4th World Conservation Congress. 6 workshops, knowledge cafés and Pavilion events will address biofuels. Biofuels will also be discussed during the Members Business Assembly with two motions under consideration. …
01 Oct 2008 | News story
More than 30 events at WCC will address issues of responsibility
Responsibility – in terms of environmental, social and governance issues – is usually associated with large, multinational corporations. However, the spotlight is increasingly turning onto the private sector more broadly, as well as more recently onto civil society organizations. …
01 Oct 2008 | News story
IUCN Công bố Sách về Đa dạng Sinh học trên đất canh tác
IUCN Việt Nam đã công bố hai ấn phẩm vào hôm Thứ Sáu, ngày 26/9/2008 mô tả hiện trạng đất canh tác và khuyến nghị những chiến lược nhằm đảm bảo đa dạng sinh học trên các diện tích đất nông nghiệp của Việt Nam. …
30 Sep 2008 | News story
IUCN Launching Books on Farmland Biodiversity
IUCN Viet Nam launched two publications on Friday, 26 September describing current farmland conditions and recommending strategies for ensuring biodiversity in the nation’s agricultural areas. …
30 Sep 2008 | News story
