Story | 22 Mar, 2009
Planning for a sustainable energy future: IUCN reacts to Shell’s Strategy Update
Last week Shell repeated its intention to disinvest in wind and solar power and concentrate its efforts and investments on biofuels. IUCN takes note of Shell’s decision and hopes that it can be convinced to show more leadership in renewable energy in the future.
Press release | 21 Mar, 2009
Wake up: Nature has solution for world water crisis, says IUCN
Ministers at the World Water Forum need to pay more attention to the environment if they want to solve the world’s water crisis, according to IUCN.
Press release | 19 Mar, 2009
Southern Africa’s freshwater species in firing line
Many freshwater fish, crabs, dragonflies, molluscs and aquatic plants are at risk of extinction in southern Africa if its rivers and lakes are not protected from developers, according to IUCN.
Press release | 18 Mar, 2009
Share water to make peace – IUCN
More people and less water could mean increased conflict for scarce shared water resources, warns IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). But in its latest report IUCN clearly shows how better cooperation over shared rivers can help governments avoid water crises.
Press release | 17 Mar, 2009
Reform now, save water, says IUCN
Increased pressure on water means better laws, regulations and policies must be put in place if we are to sustain this precious resource, says IUCN’s latest report.
Press release | 15 Mar, 2009
No time to lose in fight against water crisis – IUCN
Leaders at the World Water Forum need to act now to find a solution to the water challenges facing the world, says IUCN.
Story | 14 Mar, 2009
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production: A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
Press release | 12 Mar, 2009
Protecting watersheds saves billions
Protecting watersheds provides many of the world’s megacities with freshwater – and saves billions of dollars. This is the result of new compilation of case studies by IUCN, published today ahead of the World Water Forum, held from 16-22 March in Istanbul, Turkey.
Press release | 02 Feb, 2009
MacArthur awards IUCN and WWF $2 million for climate adaptation
IUCN and WWF will receive $2 million from the MacArthur Foundation to develop an adaptation network that will help some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems and societies cope with the impacts of a changing climate.