Story | 29 Aug, 2010
Understanding diversity: a study of livelihoods and landscapes in Liberia
"Community forestry is high on the forest policy agenda in Liberia. However, relatively little is known about the diverse variety of customary forest management institutions and arrangements. Similarly, while the importance of forests and forest products in rural livelihoods is generally…
Story | 10 Aug, 2010
Ghost Forest art project praised by IUCN Director General
IUCN Director General, Julia Marton-Lefevre, has accepted the role of ambassador for a major art installation called “Ghost Forest”, by British artist Angela Palmer.
Press release | 02 Aug, 2010
New natural jewels on the World Heritage crown
Following IUCN’s recommendations, the landscapes of France’s La Reunion Island, Russia’s Siberian Putorana Plateau and the Phoenix Islands Protected Areas of Kiribati have been added to the List of Natural World Heritage sites by UNESCO. The Committee also decided to add Danxia (China) to the…
Story | 21 Jul, 2010
Greening blue energy : identifying and managing the biodiversity risks and opportunities of offshore renewable energy
Story | 20 Jul, 2010
In Orissa, India, IUCN Member Winrock International India (WII) is working with local communities to better manage forests within a wider agricultural landscape.
Story | 05 Jul, 2010
Mediterranean Pelagic Habitat. Oceanographic and Biological Processes, An Overview
Würtz, Maurizio
IUCN, Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation ; France, Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Energie, du Développement Durable et de la Mer ; France, Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes ; UNEP, Mediterranean Action Plan for the Barcelona Convention (MAP) ; Regional…
Story | 24 Jun, 2010
IWC greatly concerned about Russian oil exploration impacts on Western Gray Whales
At the International Whaling Commission (IWC) annual meeting in Agadir, Morocco, scientists warned that a seismic survey planned off Sakhalin Island by the Russian petroleum company Rosneft could seriously threaten the critically endangered Western Gray Whale population.
Story | 23 Jun, 2010
Offshore wind farms – green energy or biodiversity threat?
In the rush to find new sources of energy and reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, offshore wind farms are increasingly seen as an attractive solution, but their potential impact on marine biodiversity should not be overlooked.