Story | 02 Jul, 2008
Securing Protected Areas in the Face of Global Change: Issues and Strategies
Securing Protected Areas in the Face of Global Change: Issues and Strategies
Story | 02 Jul, 2008
Guide for the Sustainable Development of Mediterranean Aquaculture: Interaction between Aquaculture and the Environment
Press release | 24 Jun, 2008
Inca city Machu Picchu at risks from tourists
The Inca city of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes needs better protection from environmental threats including tourism and fast expansion of a nearby town, said David Sheppard, of IUCN in an interview with Reuters on 24 June
Story | 23 Jun, 2008
World Heritage sites under scrutiny
World Heritage sites will be under the spotlight next month as the World Heritage Committee prepares to meet in Quebec City, Canada, from July 2-10. They will discuss sites that should be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as existing World Heritage sites that are threatened.
Press release | 18 Jun, 2008
World Heritage sites under scrutiny
World Heritage sites will be under the spotlight next month as the World Heritage Committee prepares to meet in Quebec City, Canada, from July 2-10.
Press release | 15 Jun, 2008
The National Natural Park System of Colombia reaches 54 protected areas.
THE SANCTUARY OF FLORA “MEDICINAL PLANTS ORITO INGI ANDE” IS BORNOne of the few protected areas in the world that has been created for the protection of the biodiversity associated to the survival of the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples.
Story | 04 Jun, 2008
IUCN Pan-European Newsletter 16: Islands of Hope
This newsletter issue focuses on island conservation, in preparation of the conference "The European Union and its Overseas Entities: Strategies to counter Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss”, taking place from 7-11 July 2008 in Reunion Island.
Story | 03 Jun, 2008
Sailing to Barcelona - Come onboard!
As part of IUCN´s World Conservation Congress (5-14 October 2008, Barcelona, Spain), Sailing to Barcelona will give a voice to creative marine conservation efforts from various corners of the world.
Press release | 22 May, 2008
Restoring natural habitats in Myanmar a reconstruction priority, says IUCN
Gland, Switzerland, May 23, 2008 (IUCN) – IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) offers to share its broad environmental experience to help with the reconstruction efforts in Myanmar. A vital long-term environmental need is to restore coastal ecosystems, following the catastrophic…