Story | 13 Oct, 2010
This paper reflects on the potential of applying the 'theory of change' as a useful tool in participatory monitoring and self-evaluation in livelihoods and landscapes strategies.
Story | 16 Jun, 2010
arborvitae Issue 41 - Forest finance
Forest finance
Livelihoods and landscapes: So far, the expectations of PES as a market-based solution for conservation and development have not been met. Feature: Do public goods always have to remain public? REDD: We cannot wait to act on REDD-plus. Local forests: Why, despite…Press release | 26 Nov, 2009
Billion hectares of forests with potential for restoration, study shows
Land areas around the world, bigger than Canada, have been identified as having potential to be restored to good quality, healthy forests, a new study has found.
Press release | 22 Nov, 2009
Climate change: turn the tide – turn to nature
UNFCCC COP15 meeting: 7 to 18 December, Copenhagen Leaders at Copenhagen should make robust commitments and a timetable for achieving a legally binding treaty for the post-2012 climate change regime as early as possible.
Press release | 28 Jun, 2009
World Heritage in Danger - IUCN
The Danger List of World Heritage Sites needs radical change if is to remain an effective conservation tool, according to a report released today by IUCN.
Press release | 26 Jun, 2009
Belize barrier reef and Los Katios park in danger
The Belize Barrier Reef System and Los Katios National Park in Columbia are the two natural sites added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN.
Press release | 06 Oct, 2008
IUCN Red List reveals world’s mammals in crisis
Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, revealed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress…
Press release | 08 Jul, 2008
Eight new natural wonders for the World Heritage List
Eight new natural sites have been added to the World Heritage List, following IUCN’s recommendations.The new sites include the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen, Canada’s Joggins Fossil Cliffs, the French Lagoons of New Caledonia, Saryarka in Northern Kazakhstan, Mount Sanqingshan National Park in…
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.