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 | 26 Mar, 2009
Six new protected areas created in Brazilian Amazonian state
On this Thursday, March 26th, the Amazonas state government will announce the new areas, totaling over 2.3 million hectares. They will complete the protected area mosaic in the BR-319 highway area of influence.
Story | 12 Jan, 2009
Strengthening Voices for Better Choices in Brazil
Helping to free Acre of illegal logging
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 | 04 Oct, 2008
Curtain rises on largest environmental meeting of 2008
The IUCN World Conservation Congress kicks off today in Barcelona, Spain, with its mission of boosting action to conserve nature. Leading questions are how to meet the growing needs of populations and expanding markets without sacrificing nature, and how to get conservation messages to new…
Story | 03 Jul, 2008
The International and National Framework for Conservation and Management of Sharks
The International and National Framework for Conservation and Management of Sharks