Story | 12 Apr, 2012
IUCN offers conservation knowledge for global nature platform
The world needs a stronger link between government policy and scientific facts regarding nature and its benefits. IUCN is taking part in the second plenary session of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity…
Story | 11 Apr, 2012
European Parliament voices concern over Virunga National Park thanks to IUCN encouragement
The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently been the subject of actions by European Parliamentarians encouraged by IUCN.
Story | 31 Mar, 2012
Congress Forum just a few clicks away
Enhance your experience of the Forum and visit the dedicated web-spaces, which have been specifically designed to give easy access to important information surrounding the event.
Story | 21 Mar, 2012
Assessing threats to the Lake Turkana World Heritage site
The World Heritage Centre/IUCN reactive monitoring mission, led by Guy Debonnet from UNESCO and Goran Gugić representing IUCN, met with relevant stakeholders in Nairobi on the 15th- 16th March 2012 to discuss the threats facing Lake Turkana National Parks World Heritage site which is situated in…
Press release | 21 Mar, 2012
Nature in need: Half of world’s most important nature sites left unprotected
The world’s governments have committed to increasing the coverage of protected areas by 2020 to address rapid rates of environmental destruction, however, a new study led by BirdLife International, with contributions from IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), shows that only…
Story | 09 Mar, 2012
World Water Forum: nature takes centre stage
Natural ‘infrastructure’ such as river basins, forests, lakes and wetlands, plays a key role in addressing today’s global water needs and must be an integral part of every country’s water management portfolio, says IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) at the World Water Forum…
Story | 01 Mar, 2012
A balanced kettle of fish – IUCN suggests a novel approach to fishing
An IUCN study published in the journal Science suggests major rethinking of fisheries management that could increase food security and minimize the negative impacts of fishing on the environment.
Story | 20 Feb, 2012
Wadi El Gemal National Park Field Guide
Coral Reef and Climate Change Junior Ranger Program - Wadi El Gemal National Park Field Guide
Story | 31 Dec, 2011
Setting gold standards for conservation
An important role of the IUCN Congress is to showcase the knowledge and tools we can use to better manage our natural world. As well as being a world leader on species and their conservation needs, IUCN offers the expertise needed to establish and sustainably manage our protected areas—national…
Story | 21 Dec, 2011
Exploring ecosystem valuation to move towards net positive impact on biodiversity in the mining sector