Story | 29 Jul, 2016
How effective are Albanian Protected Areas?
The assessment of 51 protected areas of Albania was conducted using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) in the frame of the project NaturAL. This assessment is a show case of the ways management effectiveness of protected areas can be improved which is the main topic of the IUCN…
Story | 12 Jul, 2016
The EU Nature Protection laws are fit for purpose, says European Commission study
The results from an independent expert study prepared for the European Commission conclude that the EU Birds and Habitats Directives are fit for purpose and clearly demonstrate the EU’s added value.
Story | 07 Jul, 2016
Towards the implementation of nature-based solutions in cities
The Resilient Cities European Open Day is an annual event, focusing on the exchange between cities and other stakeholders on climate adaptation. Jointly organised by ICLEI and the European Environment Agency on 5 July 2016, this year’s thematic focus areas were: climate services for informed…
Story | 29 Jun, 2016
IUCN expresses concern at implications for the environment of Brexit
IUCN is concerned about the implications for the environment of the British decision to leave the EU. In addition to the anticipated consequences for British environment policies, it poses challenges for future international cooperation and creates uncertainty around European environmental…
Story | 28 Jun, 2016
The tourist-proof region of Cerbère-Banyuls
Cerbère-Banyuls Natural Marine Reserve is located on the Catalan coast of Southern France in Languedoc-Roussillon in the Midi-Pyrénées. It’s a small area, taking up 6.5 km of coastal waters, and covering just 650 hectares overall. It was founded in 1974 as the first Natural Marine Reserve in…
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
A loving relationship between a community and protected area in Russia
Villagers see tangible benefits from safeguarding forested lands ─ now they look to the future
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
EU Member States agree on joint steps on environmental protection
EU Environment Ministers met earlier this week to advance the debate on issues related to wildlife trafficking, the circular economy and climate change.
Story | 16 Jun, 2016
Unlocking the potential of nature
Gathering around 600 delegates from 56 countries, the Eighth Environment for Europe Ministerial Conference was held 8-10 June in Georgia. It has resulted in the Batumi Action for Cleaner Air, the commitment of Ministers and high-level representatives of participating countries and organizations…
Story | 10 Jun, 2016
Wildlife trade and dams putting natural World Heritage at risk – IUCN
Natural World Heritage sites face major threats, such as commercial logging, poaching, gillnet fishing and dams, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). In its recommendations to the World Heritage Committee, which meets in July, IUCN has advised that three…
Story | 08 Jun, 2016
EU Green Week Event: Making money through landscape restoration
In this year’s edition of European Green Week, which took place from 30 May to 3 June 2016, the focus was on ‘Investing for a greener future.’ Green Week is one of the most prominent annual events to debate and discuss European environment policy. IUCN participated in this debate by organising a…