Story | 06 Nov, 2008
This paper consolidates IUCN’s technical advice to the World Heritage Committee and States Parties on:
Story | 06 Nov, 2008
Over the past 10 years anumber of studies and consultations have been carried out to develop and refine the GlobalStrategy. This review is an important addition to that process, focusing on the inter-related elements of biogeography, habitats and biological diversity that underpin much of what…
Story | 06 Nov, 2008
World Heritage and Protected Areas
This report presents an initial analysis of the role of natural World Heritage Sites within the global protected areas “estate”.
Story | 06 Nov, 2008
World Heritage Thematic Study for Central Asia: A regional overview
identify a limited number of sites which may have potential for natural World Heritage status from among almost three hundred protected areas in Central Asia.
Story | 02 Nov, 2008
The Hawaiian longline tuna fishery has managed to reduce seabird bycatch by 67% since 2001 by making alterations to their fishing gear and methods, a new scientific study shows. A combination of new bait technologies and fishing techniques have dramatically reduced seabird bycatch. More…
Story | 29 Oct, 2008
Our land, our legacy : our North American world heritage
Our North American world heritage
Press release | 07 Oct, 2008
IUCN and UNESCO publish guidelines on sacred natural sites in protected areas
Thousands of sacred natural sites are in jeopardy around the world despite the fact that many lie within formal Protected Areas.
Press release | 06 Oct, 2008
IUCN Red List reveals world’s mammals in crisis
Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, revealed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress…