Story | 23 Aug, 2012
The ground-breaking work of IUCN’s six commissions is highlighted in the latest issue of the journal S.A.P.I.EN.S.
Press release | 21 Aug, 2012
Freshwater species in Indo-Burma region under threat
An assessment of 2,515 described freshwater species in the Indo-Burma region by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners has revealed that 13% of these species are threatened with extinction. The report comes at a time when large scale hydrological development is…
Story | 20 Aug, 2012
Now available: Pocket guide to World Heritage events at IUCN Congress
Be part of the World Heritage agenda at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea -- take advantage of up to 20 sessions tackling core issues affecting conservation of the world’s iconic natural places.
Story | 20 Aug, 2012
Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas
Ecological Restoration for Protected Areas - Principled, Guidelines and Best Practices. Best Practice Protected Area Guidelines Series No. 18
Story | 15 Aug, 2012
Planning adaptation for food and farming: lessons from 40 years’ research
By Hannah Reid, IIED
Local farmers and pastoralists in poor countries have long coped with droughts, floods and variable rainfall patterns.
Story | 15 Aug, 2012
Putting citizens at the heart of food system governance
By Michel Pimbert, IIED. Establishing inclusive governance of food systems — where farmers and other citizens play an active role in designing and implementing food and agricultural policies — is not just a matter of equity or social justice. Evidence shows that it can also lead to more…
Story | 15 Aug, 2012
Biodiversity and culture: exploring community protocols, rights and consent
Participatory Learning and Action Issue 65, June 2012 Edited by: Krystyna Swiderska (IIED), Kanchi Kohli (Kalpavriksh, India), Harry Jonas and Holly Shrumm (Natural Justice), Wim Hiemstra, (COMPAS, Netherlands), Maria Julia Oliva (Union for Ethical Biotrade)
Story | 15 Aug, 2012
Two new reports on The Conservation Initiative on Human Rights (CIHR) Consortium
The Conservation Initiative on Human Rights (CIHR) consortium has recently published two reports in support of its goal to promote integration of human rights in conservation policy and practice.
Story | 15 Aug, 2012
Protected Landscapes & Wild Bidoversity
Protected landscapes and seascapes (IUCN category V) are protected areas where long established management systems play a critical conservation role in culturally-influenced ecosystems. Proponents claim that the category V approach can benefit both people and wildlife.
Story | 15 Aug, 2012
Peoples under threat around the world: Interactive Map
(The Guardian) How safe are indigenous peoples around the world? This map shows country rankings according to the latest Peoples Under Threat index from Minority Rights Group International. South Sudan is the highest riser, although it has only just come into existence.