Story | 03 Jul, 2008
Put natural World Heritage sites off limits for mining and oil exploration, IUCN says
More than a quarter of natural World Heritage sites are under pressure by existing or future mineral extraction. For this reason, IUCN is calling on the private sector, state-run companies and governments themselves to adopt and enforce the “no go” principle, meaning that no mining and/or…
Story | 03 Jul, 2008
In the Front Line: Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
In the Front Line: Shoreline protection and other ecosystem services from mangroves and coral reefs
Story | 03 Jul, 2008
Coral Reef Degradation in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO) Status Report 2005
Coral Reef Degradation in the Indian Ocean (CORDIO) Status Report 2005
Story | 03 Jul, 2008
Status of Coral Reefs of the World 2004
Status of Coral Reefs of the World 2004
Story | 02 Jul, 2008
Managing Mangroves for Resilience to Climate Change
Managing Mangroves for Resilience to Climate Change
Story | 02 Jul, 2008
Coral Reef Resilience and Resistance to Climate Change
Coral Reef Resilience and Resistance to Climate Change
Press release | 01 Jul, 2008
A new worldwide survey of key climate decision-makers shows strong and consistent views that government leaders worldwide need to act quickly and agree on a set of clear, inclusive, and long-term policies in order to put climate solutions in place. The survey comes as countries and regions…
Press release | 24 Jun, 2008
Inca city Machu Picchu at risks from tourists
The Inca city of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes needs better protection from environmental threats including tourism and fast expansion of a nearby town, said David Sheppard, of IUCN in an interview with Reuters on 24 June