News for Members
Linking agriculture and biodiversity can help feed the planet
By Emile A. Frison, Director General of Bioversity International, Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director General of IUCN and Kanayo F. Nwanze, IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural Development. …
18 Jun 2013 | Article
Rapport annuel 2012 - PRCM
L’année 2013 s’ouvre sur d’heureux auspices. En effet, le PRCM qui a réuni durant une décennie de nombreux acteurs de la conservation du littoral ouest africain sur la base d’un Programme, change de configuration et prend une nouvelle allure. Au cours de l’année 2012 s’est achevé le processus de réflexion sur les principes et orientations de sa troisième phase. Le PRCM est considéré désormais comme un Partenariat regroupant une vaste coalition régionale partageant des défis communs et non comme un Programme agissant sur la base d’un portefeuille de projets. …
17 Jun 2013 | Downloads - publication
IUCN celebrates key achievement of the 2012 World Conservation Congress
Representatives from the Ministry of Environment and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea, together with IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre unveiled the Jeju Declaration commemorative plaque at IUCN Headquarters in Switzerland last Friday, emphasizing their commitment to continued cooperation with IUCN following the successful 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress. …
17 Jun 2013 | News story
Decision time for World Heritage
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 16 June 2013 (IUCN) – UNESCO’s annual World Heritage meeting, which starts today in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, will see a total of 34 natural and cultural areas considered for World Heritage status. The World Heritage Committee will also review the state of existing World Heritage sites, including some that could be placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. The ever-increasing number of iconic areas facing threats to their unique status puts the credibility of the World Heritage Convention at stake, according to IUCN. … | French | Spanish
16 Jun 2013 | IUCN statement
Nature is getting ready for its close-up!
IUCN Member, the National Geographic Society, is urging everyone to go outside to explore nature, whether in their own backyard, a local park or anywhere that nature thrives. … | French | Spanish
13 Jun 2013 | News story
France and IUCN intensify their efforts to protect global biodiversity
Yesterday IUCN signed a new partnership agreement with France, which aims to support the Union's global biodiversity conservation work, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, oceans and global governance of natural resources. … | French
13 Jun 2013 | News story
Congress highlights: Promoting a lasting legacy
It’s great to reminisce about the stimulating workshops, heated Assembly debates and balmy evenings spent networking on the beautiful island of Jeju, Republic of Korea, last September, but it’s even better to build on the concrete achievements of the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress. … | French | Spanish
13 Jun 2013 | News story
Surprise species at risk from climate change
Most species at greatest risk from climate change are not currently conservation priorities, finds an IUCN study that introduces a pioneering method to assess the vulnerability of species to climate change. … | French | Spanish
12 Jun 2013 | International news release
Our blue heart
To mark World Oceans Day, 8 June, renowned oceanographer and IUCN Patron Sylvia Earle narrates a short film on the urgent need to protect our oceans from pollution and overfishing. …
07 Jun 2013 | Article
Germany bolsters IUCN and The Forests Dialogue's global discussion series on REDD+ benefit sharing
With US$ 600,000 in new funding from the German government, the joint dialogue series will expand to bring together international experts over the next three years to tackle the issue of ensuring REDD+ benefits reach the rural poor. …
07 Jun 2013 | News story
