Story | 12 Nov, 2008
When all voices are heard, communities work together
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recovers from its war-torn past, IUCN is strengthening local voices to conserve the nation’s forests, which not only suffered during wartime but are still threatened in a time of peace.
Press release | 09 Nov, 2008
Quarter of northeast Atlantic sharks and rays threatened with extinction
The release of the first ever IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ assessment of northeast Atlantic sharks, rays and chimaeras reveals that 26 percent are threatened with extinction and another 20 percent are in the Near Threatened category.
Story | 04 Nov, 2008
Strengthening Voices for Better Choices in Ghana
Enhancing forest governance capacities at national and community levels
Story | 04 Nov, 2008
Strengthening Voices for Better Choices in Vietnam
Supporting the national dialogue on forest law enforcement, governance and trade
Story | 04 Nov, 2008
Promoting China’s Engagement in Africa
Chinese forest delegation study tour to West and Central Africa, 24 April–10 May 2008
Story | 04 Nov, 2008
EC–Vietnam Round Table on Meeting Market Demands for Legal and Sustainable Wood Products
18 April 2008, Hanoi, Vietnam: Summary report.
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…