Story | 31 Mar, 2017
Launch of special edition of Pacific Conservation Biology journal
A special issue of the Pacific Conservation Biology Journal was formally launched at the University of the South Pacific on 30 March 2017. The issue, titled “Species Conservation in the Pacific Islands: taking effective steps forward” was produced following a species conservation symposium held…
Story | 30 Mar, 2017
Bururi: the link between heaven and earth
The Bururi Forest Nature Reserve in Burundi was previously considered to be the link between heaven and earth. The ancient Burundians attached great importance to forest conservation, especially mountain forests. Several mountain forests were protected and used as a place of worship, while other…
Story | 30 Mar, 2017
New IUCN-led independent scientific panel to support recovery of Rio Doce Basin in Brazil
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, announced today that it is establishing an Independent Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (ISTAP) to support the recovery of the Rio Doce Basin and the affected communities, following…
Blog | 30 Mar, 2017
Turning the tide for devil rays
Manta rays are graceful, iconic marine animals sought out by scuba divers around the globe. Far less well-recognised are the devil rays, a group of nine species that are closely related to manta rays and are indistinguishable to all except experts. While the popularity and name recognition of…
Story | 30 Mar, 2017
Workshop on Biodiversity Indicator and Reporting System (BIRS) at Tata Steel
IUCN has been working with Tata Steel since 2013, to enhance company’s performance toward biodiversity conservation. In pursuit of this, Tata Steel has embraced a company level biodiversity policy in April 2016. The policy is supplemented with site-specific biodiversity management plans for its…
Story | 29 Mar, 2017
In 2008, IUCN Sri Lanka partnered with Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd (then Holcim Lanka) for two main purposes: to rescue and release fauna and flora that will be dislocated during mining process and to advice the Company on restoration of mined pits with environmentally sound techniques.
Story | 29 Mar, 2017
Empowering schools through training of teachers on highland ecosystems
The highland ecosystems in Sri Lanka play a critical role and contribute significantly to safe drinking water supply, irrigation, agriculture, industry, power generation, urban services and maintain biodiversity. This important ecosystem therefore is central to the life of all Sri Lankans.…
Publication | 2008
The future of sustainability : have your say!
IUCN hosted an electronic discussion forum for its Members, Commissions, Staff and the public at large between August and September 2006.2 The e-discussion forum is one element of the IUCNFuture of Sustainability
Publication | 2016
The world’s climate is changing rapidly and protected areas are an increasingly important component of national and international climate change adaptation strategies. These guidelines articulate essential elements for adaptation planning and implementation, and it describes additional resources…
Research & publication | 2017
2015 annual report of the Species Survival Commission and the Global Species Programme