Story | 09 Jun, 2009
The importance of biodiversity for livelihoods and agriculture is increasingly recognised worldwide. In Lao PDR this is particularly apparent where the livelihoods of farmers are heavily dependent, not only on farming, but also on wildlife and non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
Story | 09 Jun, 2009
Siphandone: The Mekong River Under Threat
Siphandone or Four Thousand Islands encompasses a fascinating 50 Km stretch of the Mekong River consisting of the maze of extensively braided channels, islands and seasonally flooded riverine habitats and the largest complex of waterfalls in Asia.
Press release | 23 Nov, 2008
India’s wild medicinal plants threatened by over-exploitation
India is a hub of the wild-collected plant medicine industry in Asia, but key species have declined due to over-collection to supply domestic and foreign medicinal markets, according to IUCN and TRAFFIC researchers.
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
Protected Areas: Buffering Nature against Climate Change
Proceedings of an IUCN/WCPA and WWF Symposium, June 2007, Canberra Australia
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
Conservation on private lands : the Australian experience
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
WCPA Australia Climate Change Statement
WCPA Australia Climate Change Statement
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
Submission of the IUCN WCPA Australia and New Zealand, April 2006
Senate inquiry ino the funding and resources available to meet the objectives of Australia's national parks other conservation reserves and marine protected areas