Política social
Save nature to fight climate change and reduce poverty
Rising sea levels, violent storms, melting glaciers, droughts and floods – all caused by global warming – will spell misery for millions of people, as they lose their homes, food and drinking water. …
02 Dec 2008 | News story
Women still absent in climate change debate
Lack of women’s participation in efforts to solve climate crisis was the main focus of the Third Global Congress of Women in Politics and Governance held from 19 to 22 October in
24 Oct 2008 | News story
Spiritual Conservation
Spiritual and Religious leaders came together at the IUCN World Conservation Congress to explore how religious and spiritual traditions can support conservation. …
10 Oct 2008 | News story
The movers and shakers
It seems the old ways are always the best. The Equator Prize, announced during a ceremony at the Congress, recognizes the work of communities who are conserving biodiversity and generating income through traditional methods. …
08 Oct 2008 | News story
Buscando conexiones para encontrar soluciones
Tras su presentación oficial el pasado lunes 6 de octubre en la tarde, el libro “Pobreza y conservación” continúa hablando claro sobre la asociación entre la pérdida de la biodiversidad y la pobreza y qué alternativas se podrían encontrar para solucionar esta problemática partiendo de posiciones realistas …
06 Oct 2008 | News story
Put nature at centre of food crisis debate, says IUCN
The Declaration on World Food Security, adopted in Rome on June 5, fell short of showing the political will needed to address the underlying causes of the food crisis, according to IUCN. …
06 Jun 2008 | News story
Protected Areas, Equity, and Livelihoods in the Asia Pacific Region
On Friday April 25, 2008, nearly 100 delegates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in Hanoi joined the parallel session on Protected Areas, Equity and Livelihoods (PAEL), funded by IUCN Economics & Environment and jointly organized by IUCN, Asia Forest Network (AFN) and the Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and Pacific (RECOFTC). …
19 May 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
Food versus fuel debate not so simple, says IUCN
The debate currently raging about the global food crisis and whether biofuels are to blame for it is far more complex than it first appears. …
30 Apr 2008 | News story
Recognize role of environment in poverty reduction, IUCN urges Southern Africa
Food security, climate change and energy topped concerns at the recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, but leaders failed to recognize the role of the environment in poverty reduction, according to IUCN. …
23 Apr 2008 | News story
