Press release | 21 Mar, 2010
For elephants' sake – let’s get our act together
The elephant issue remains central to CITES though, unfortunately, the emotiveness of the ivory debate has not dissipated and the divisions are as deep now as at any time in the past. IUCN is concerned that much of this may be diverting efforts from the real issues and what must really be done…
Press release | 26 Nov, 2009
Billion hectares of forests with potential for restoration, study shows
Land areas around the world, bigger than Canada, have been identified as having potential to be restored to good quality, healthy forests, a new study has found.
Press release | 22 Nov, 2009
Climate change: turn the tide – turn to nature
UNFCCC COP15 meeting: 7 to 18 December, Copenhagen Leaders at Copenhagen should make robust commitments and a timetable for achieving a legally binding treaty for the post-2012 climate change regime as early as possible.
Press release | 01 Jul, 2009
Wildlife crisis worse than economic crisis – IUCN
Life on Earth is under serious threat, despite the commitment by world leaders to reverse the trend, according to a detailed analysis of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.
Press release | 28 Jun, 2009
World Heritage in Danger - IUCN
The Danger List of World Heritage Sites needs radical change if is to remain an effective conservation tool, according to a report released today by IUCN.
Story | 31 Mar, 2009
IUCN Director General in Lebanon to meet with Government Officials and IUCN members
IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre has called on the Lebanese government to take an active role as a member of IUCN. Visiting Beirut she stressed to Dr. Berj Hatjian, Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment that this will allow Lebanon an international stage on which it can…
Press release | 06 Oct, 2008
IUCN Red List reveals world’s mammals in crisis
Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, revealed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress…
Story | 03 Jun, 2008
Sailing to Barcelona - Come onboard!
As part of IUCN´s World Conservation Congress (5-14 October 2008, Barcelona, Spain), Sailing to Barcelona will give a voice to creative marine conservation efforts from various corners of the world.
Press release | 14 Apr, 2008
Call for Entries to Reuters-IUCN Environmental Media Awards
Reuters Foundation and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) launch 2008 Media Awards for Excellence in Environmental Reporting.