Story | 01 May, 2014
Viet Nam ratifies the Nagoya Protocol
Montreal, 1 May 2014 – With four new ratifications in the last week, the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization has received 66% of the necessary ratifications, with only 17 more ratifications needed for it to…
Press release | 11 Mar, 2014
A first-of-its-kind dialogue to debate weightage political parties of Pakistan give to environment in their manifestoes was organized by the Government of Pakistan and IUCN under their joint National Impact Assessment Programme (NIAP) in Islamabad today.
Story | 23 Feb, 2014
(Un)protected Areas: Rosewood Poaching in Thailand’s Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai World Heritage Site
The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex encompasses some of the most pristine forests and wildlife habitats in Thailand and is globally important for its biodiversity; that is why it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. However, in recent years, the four national parks and…
Press release | 29 Jan, 2014
A meeting of Executive Committee of the IUCN Pakistan National Committee Members was convened at the IUCN Country Office in Karachi today.
Press release | 15 Jan, 2014
Steps Needed to Mitigate Coastal Erosion Threats to Communities through Scientific Approaches
A national consultative workshop to discuss findings of and debate on a national assessment report on Coastal Erosion in Pakistan concluded on Wednesday, with experts and stakeholders urging management of coastal zones of Pakistan in a more scientific manner.
Press release | 23 Dec, 2013
Journalists to be taken on board to promote sustainable transport concepts in Pakistan
A sensitization seminar for media on transport sector and related issues in Pakistan was organized under the Pakistan Sustainable Transport(PAKSTRAN) Project here in Karachi today.
Press release | 05 Dec, 2013
The South Asian Environmental Assessment Conference (SAEAC13) concluded today with experts and delegates from South Asian and other countries calling for a structured approach to tackling climate change through strategic environmental impact assessment.
Press release | 04 Dec, 2013
Pakistan hosts SAEAC 2013
Effective, transparent environmental impact assessment key to sustainable development in Pakistan, region Conference calls for steps towards resilience in the face of rapid climatic changes
Press release | 28 Nov, 2013
Pakistan to host South Asian Environmental Assessment Conference 2013 in Islamabad
Experts to Highlight Need for Inclusion of Strategic Impact Assessment in National Development Planning
Story | 14 Nov, 2013
Myanmar seeks global standards to conserve its natural heritage
Myanmar is renewing efforts to implement the World Heritage Convention. As the country opens up to international conservation processes, IUCN is providing expertise to help identify potential natural heritage sites.