Story | 29 Apr, 2011
Expanding IUCN's science engagement for better conservation
Expanding IUCN's science engagement for better conservation
Story | 28 Apr, 2011
Expanding IUCN’s science engagement for better conservation
IUCN welcomes distinguished scientists from around the world and a wide variety of disciplines to the new IUCN Science Advisory Board.
Story | 26 Apr, 2011
On thin ice: Vulnerable Arctic treasures identified
A report released today identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas.
Story | 25 Apr, 2011
Improving MPA management in Bonaire
IUCN has published a study on the various resilience characteristics of the coral reefs in the Bonaire National Marine Park. It includes results on resilience indicators, benthic cover, coral population structure, algae populations and fish community structure which can determine how the coral…
Story | 21 Apr, 2011
Global forestry institutions call for more community-based forest management
The leading international organizations working to protect and manage the world’s forests are calling for governments across the globe to increase communities’ role in forest management. Doing so could contribute to lifting close to a billion people out of poverty, as well as improve the health…
Story | 20 Apr, 2011
With many people starting to plan their annual holidays, IUCN has released a list of top ten tips for tourists who want to visit some of the most beautiful natural sites in the world without damaging the environment. Tips range from choosing eco-hotels and being mindful of your carbon footprint…
Story | 18 Apr, 2011
Overview of the Conservation Status of the Marine Fishes of the Mediterranean Sea
Compiled by Dania Abdul Malak, Suzanne R. Livingstone, David Pollard, Beth A. Polidoro, Annabelle Cuttelod, Michel Bariche, Murat Bilecenoglu, Kent E. Carpenter, Bruce B. Collette, Patrice Francour, Menachem Goren, Mohamed Hichem Kara, Enric Massutí, Costas Papaconstantinou and Leonardo Tunesi…
Story | 10 Apr, 2011
Nigel Dudley and Sue Stolton 2011 – United Kingdom Nobody knows better the benefits that national parks and other protected areas bring to people and nature than Sue Stolton and Nigel Dudley, and no one has worked harder to bring this knowledge to bear in saving the world’s natural wealth.
Story | 10 Apr, 2011
Degraded coastal wetlands contribute to climate change
Drainage and degradation of coastal wetlands emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide directly to the atmosphere and lead to decreased carbon sequestration, a new report has found.
Story | 06 Apr, 2011
World Heritage sites and young people at IUCN
From 4 to 15 April 2011, IUCN Headquarters in Switzerland are hosting an exhibition on natural World Heritage sites and young people’s involvement in their conservation.