Global Policy
IUCN and UNEP urge governments to use science in policy decisions
The need to create a scientific panel on biodiversity and ecosystems services, was one of the hot topics discussed by delegates at the UNEP Governing Council in Nairobi this week. …
19 Feb 2009 | News story
Estimated carbon emissions from the IUCN World Conservation Congress fully offset
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a truly unique event in its capacity to unite so many members of the global environmental community. To the delegates, this unmatched opportunity for learning, exchanging ideas, and meeting new people is priceless. … | French | Spanish
12 Feb 2009 | News story
Don’t wait to produce renewable energy sustainably, urges IUCN
A hands-on guide to producing bioenergy without harming the environment was launched today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to coincide with the World Future Energy summit in
21 Jan 2009 | News story
“10 Principles” for improving governance of the high seas – have your say!
The Forum of the World Conservation Congress will host what promises to be an exciting and challenging debate on how to overcome barriers to effective governance of half the surface of our planet: the high seas. …
15 Sep 2008 | News story
Observers allowed to attend contact groups at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
IUCN is pleased to announce that the Congress Preparatory Committee decided to allow observers to attend meetings of contact groups during the Members' Assembly of the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The Congress will take place from 5 to 14 October, 2008, in Barcelona, Spain. …
30 Jul 2008 | News story
Registration for the World Conservation Congress is now online
The online registration system for the World Conservation Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 5 to 14 October, is now open. The Congress is the world’s largest and most important conservation event. Be a part of it and register now! You can also book your preferred accommodation and excursion trips online.
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12 May 2008 | News story
Agenda and Documentation for the IUCN World Conservation Congress now available
As of today all the information and documents on which Members will vote at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona (5 to 14 October 2008), including the new IUCN Programme "Shaping a sustainable future", are available online. …
06 May 2008 | News story
"Addressing Climate Change: the United Nations and the world at work”
IUCN Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Mr. Narinder Kakar, presented a statement to the UN General Assembly on 13 February 2008 on the issue of climate change …
10 Mar 2008 | News story
Nations urged to adopt global vision to save oceans from climate-accelerated collapse
20 Dec 2007 | News story
