Story | 20 Jan, 2014
A quarter of sharks and rays threatened with extinction
A quarter of the world’s sharks and rays are threatened with extinction according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, with ray species found to be at a higher risk than sharks. The findings are part of the first ever global analysis of these species carried out by the IUCN Shark…
Press release | 19 Jan, 2014
A unique collaboration between the oil and gas industry, scientists and conservationists proves a way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales and other species.
Story | 08 Jan, 2014
The road for entrepreneurship in African World Heritage sites
The African World Heritage Fund celebrates the year of entrepreneurship and business skills in 2014, a new theme to help focus efforts on boosting community involvement in World Heritage conservation.
Story | 08 Jan, 2014
Jim Thorsell: from pioneer to veteran of IUCN’s work on World Heritage
The history of IUCN’s work on World Heritage is inextricably linked with Jim Thorsell’s life-long dedication to nature conservation. His passion for adventure into the wild led him to participate in field missions to over 800 protected areas in 90 countries and conduct 150 natural site…
Story | 08 Jan, 2014
World Heritage: beacons of inspiration
As we step into 2014, year of the World Parks Congress, Célia Zwahlen takes us through the importance of World Heritage sites as key leaders in meeting the challenges faced by protected areas worldwide.
Story | 06 Jan, 2014
IUCN World Parks Congress - a video preview
They provide inspiration and adventure, supply food and water, offer natural defences against climate change and support the livelihoods of millions of people.
Story | 19 Dec, 2013
Travel around the most beautiful places on Earth, for free!
This holiday season, IUCN's World Heritage Programme is offering you a trip around Earth’s natural wonders. Discover the locations of 222 natural World Heritage sites across the planet; let yourself be transported by 3D simulation, and inspired by some amazing photos.
Story | 05 Dec, 2013
IUCN pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
IUCN joins the world in mourning the passing of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, and celebrating his life.
Story | 05 Dec, 2013
IUCN applauds ‘ten key actions’ for Pacific conservation
IUCN applauds the declaration of ‘ten key actions’ made today by high-level representatives from government, the private sector and civil society at the 9th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas.
Publication | 2013
The legal aspects of connectivity conservation : case studies