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Improved Management of the Bering Strait
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) have undertaken a cooperative project to identify measures that could be adopted to protect important areas of the Bering Strait region, including ecologically and biologically sensitive areas (EBSAs) and to explore ways in which such measures might be implemented. …
02 May 2013 | News story
Blog: In search of resilience
By Stefano Barchiesi. My first contact with the SEARCH project was in Morocco in 2011. Recently I went back to Marrakesh, this time well acquainted with the SEARCH project’s multi-country team of committed water and community engagement professionals. It hadn't been my first contact with resilience, though.
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02 May 2013 | News story
EU countries must do more to protect biodiversity
European Union countries should step up their conservation efforts and fully implement the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 to prevent species from going extinct, according to a recent analysis of the European Red List coordinated by IUCN. … | French | Spanish
02 May 2013 | News story
Creating hype around biodiversity in the Caribbean
How did nature became the hottest word on the lips of St Lucia's top musician? Such entertainment-education is part of the PCI Media Impact concert series focusing on cliimate change. …
01 May 2013 | News story
A new view of The IUCN Red List
There is a brand new way to search for information on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Launched today, a new section on The IUCN Red List website offers a simpler way to search for species and learn about the threats they face. Featuring more images than before, the sub-site makes The IUCN Red List information easily accessible to all wildlife enthusiasts. … | Dutch
30 Apr 2013 | News story
Ambiente Global analiza la situación de los páramos
Ambiente Global comparte con sus oyentes un programa especial sobre el páramo, a propósito del lanzamiento de una nueva iniciativa regional por parte de UICN y el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Finlandia. …
30 Apr 2013 | News story
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Video from the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve
CEC member Ana Puyol shares a video about closing down an illegal wildlife market. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
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Union for Ethical Biotrade releases results of Biodiversity Barometer
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launches the 2013 Biodiversity Barometer. This new report highlights growing biodiversity awareness worldwide …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Powered by Nature: deadline extended for social media award
Calling for your best idea for a social media campaign on energy and nature! The student competition Powered by Nature now gives you two more weeks to apply for a unique experience and week-long collaborative workshop on social media and sustainability in the Netherlands. The deadline for applications has been extended to Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 23:59 CEST. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Post2015 Process: The Water Thematic Consultation Report
Following the online UN Post2015 consultation process, a report on the thematic consultation on Water has been published and is now available for public commenting. …
26 Apr 2013 | News story
