Press release | 19 Dec, 2007
Nations urged to adopt global vision to save oceans from climate-accelerated collapse
On Tuesday 18 December at the United Nations General Assembly, the World Conservation Union (IUCN), the only conservation organization with official observer status at the UN, called for the rapid development of a network of marine protected areas to help the oceans cope with climate change.
Story | 30 Nov, 2007
Press release | 18 Nov, 2007
Proposed global warming solution needs more scientific research, IUCN warns
A new method to combat global warming by dumping iron into the sea needs to be treated with caution, governments and scientists warn.
Press release | 25 Sep, 2007
Latin American Parks are key for Regional Development
Press release | 09 Sep, 2007
Drylands contribute more to the economy than previously recognized
A series of case studies by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has revealed the economic contribution of drylands needs to be revalued
Press release | 27 Jun, 2007
A further three new sites inscribed on World Heritage List
Following the recommendations of the World Conservation Union, a further three new sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Press release | 27 Jun, 2007
Galapagos Islands added to the World Heritage Danger List
World Conservation Union warns the Galapagos Islands are under threat from the huge increase in tourists visiting the archipelago