Story | 03 Jul, 2008
Put natural World Heritage sites off limits for mining and oil exploration, IUCN says
More than a quarter of natural World Heritage sites are under pressure by existing or future mineral extraction. For this reason, IUCN is calling on the private sector, state-run companies and governments themselves to adopt and enforce the “no go” principle, meaning that no mining and/or…
Press release | 26 Mar, 2008
Conserving biodiversity is a business opportunity, say IUCN and Shell
The business case for conserving nature is strong and getting stronger, according to a new report published today by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and Shell International Limited.
Story | 09 Mar, 2008
During November and December of 2007, a survey of public attitudes and preferences on international ecosystem services was carried out in Geneva, Switzerland. This report provides some preliminary results of consumers' willingness to pay for the conservation of tropical forests.
Story | 03 Mar, 2008
Building Business for Biodiversity - A scoping report (draft for comments)
Press release | 06 Jun, 2007
Biodiversity: New challenge for the financial services industry
A new report highlights the biodiversity business case for the financial sector - the next big challenge after climate change?
Press release | 09 Apr, 2007
Protecting oceans and coasts will help millions of people survive climate change
IUCN Marine Protected Area Summit in Washington, DC opens today with call for better protection of our seas to counter climate change and other threats to the marine environment