Press release | 17 Nov, 2014
New IUCN study shows life-supporting role of natural World Heritage
Sydney, Australia – Natural World Heritage sites are not just iconic places with exceptional nature, they also provide benefits that contribute to economies, climate stability and human well-being, according to a new study by IUCN released today at the IUCN World Parks Congress.
Press release | 17 Nov, 2014
Global appetite for resources pushing new species to the brink – IUCN Red List
Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Chinese Pufferfish, American Eel, Chinese Cobra and an Australian butterfly are threatened with extinction
Press release | 14 Nov, 2014
The Green List was launched to a rousing reception at the IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney.
Story | 13 Nov, 2014
Major ivory haul seized in Cameroon
A haul of ivory worth more than $190,000 has been seized in Cameroon, one of the largest single seizures made in the country.
Press release | 12 Nov, 2014
Positive outlook for two thirds of natural World Heritage sites, says IUCN
Sydney, Australia, 13 November 2014 (IUCN) – Over 60% of natural areas inscribed on the World Heritage List are likely to be well conserved over time, while others face critical threats such as invasive species, impact of tourism, poaching, dams and logging, according to the IUCN World Heritage…
Press release | 12 Nov, 2014
New UNEP report unveils world on track to meet 2020 target for protected areas on land and sea
15.4% of terrestrial areas, 3.4% of oceans protected, but further progress needed to cover and effectively manage areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services
Story | 11 Nov, 2014
Pacific Island leaders sail into Sydney Harbour with call to protect oceans
The leaders of Kiribati, Cook Islands and Palau have called on the world to follow their lead in ocean protection, after sailing into Sydney Harbour aboard traditional voyaging canoes that have travelled more than 6,000 nautical miles from the Pacific Islands.
Story | 10 Nov, 2014
The IUCN Council has admitted 17 new Members to IUCN.
Press release | 05 Nov, 2014
A fraction of global military spending could save the planet’s biodiversity, say experts
Only one in four protected areas is well managed.
Press release | 16 Oct, 2014
Governments still behind on commitments to avert biodiversity crisis
Pyeongchang, Republic of South Korea, 17 October 2014 – Despite increasing recognition of the biodiversity crisis and its impacts on human well-being, the scale of the government response is far from commensurate with the magnitude of the calamity, says IUCN, International Union for Conservation…