Press release | 24 Apr, 2008
Bangkok market a hub for illegal international trade in freshwater turtles and tortoises
Thailand is a major hub for the international trade in illegal freshwater turtles and tortoises, finds a new report, Pet freshwater turtle and tortoise trade in Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, Thailand, launched today by TRAFFIC, the wildlife monitoring network, a joint programme of WWF and IUCN.
Press release | 26 Mar, 2008
Conserving biodiversity is a business opportunity, say IUCN and Shell
The business case for conserving nature is strong and getting stronger, according to a new report published today by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and Shell International Limited.
Story | 25 Mar, 2008
A message from IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre on Earth Hour
IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre says: “On March 29, 2008, cities across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour, an event designed to raise awareness about climate change and symbolize that working together the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against…
Story | 18 Mar, 2008
Building Biodiversity Business
The challenge of building biodiversity business is not trivial. Biodiversity is still largely neglected by private finance. There is a need to develop new business models and market mechanisms for biodiversity conservation, and to persuade the public and policy makers that biodiversity (or…
Press release | 17 Mar, 2008
Climate change phenomenon is a reality – poses serious water and food security threats
Inclusive policies and an urgent action plan required to minimize the threats
Press release | 16 Mar, 2008
Indigenous peoples play key role in coping with climate change – IUCN
Story | 09 Mar, 2008
During November and December of 2007, a survey of public attitudes and preferences on international ecosystem services was carried out in Geneva, Switzerland. This report provides some preliminary results of consumers' willingness to pay for the conservation of tropical forests.
Story | 09 Mar, 2008
IUCN survey results on energy expertise
A survey was conducted in June and July 2006 on the issue of Energy and Biodiversity, one of the proposed IUCN Leveraging Initiatives. More than 100 responses were received from IUCN staff, Members and Commissions.
Story | 05 Mar, 2008
Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones
Extractive industries in arid and semi-arid zones : environmental planning and managementIndustries extractives dans les zones arides et semi-arides : planification et gestion de l'environnement Industrias extractivas en zonas áridas y semiáridas : planificación y gestión ambientales…