Story | 06 May, 2008
A summary in images based on five years of research outside and on ICRISAT Sahelian Center, Niamey, Niger funded by the Ministry for International Cooperation, The Hague, The Netherlands, through Wageningen Agricultural University
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 | 22 Apr, 2008
Biodiversity loss – it will make you sick
A new generation of antibiotics, new treatments for thinning bone disease and kidney failure, and new cancer treatments may all stand to be lost unless the world acts to reverse the present alarming rate of biodiversity loss a new landmark book says.
Press release | 06 Apr, 2008
Systems that save biodiversity
Regulations cannot guarantee conservation of biodiversity, reveals the EU-funded research project GEM-CON-BIO. The most successful governance patterns for biodiversity conservation are based on a mix of financial incentives, regulations and voluntary engagement, according to thirty case studies…
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 | 07 Mar, 2008
Rachel D. Cavanagh and Claudine Gibson
Story | 06 Mar, 2008
Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use
Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use : lessons learned from ecological networksBennett, Graham
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management ; Syzygy, NL
Story | 05 Mar, 2008
Using the Ecosystem Approach to Implement the Convention on Biological Diversity
Using the ecosystem approach to implement the Convention on biological diversity : key issues and cases studiesSmith, R.D. ; Maltby, Edward
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management ; IUCN, Ecosystem Management Programme ; Convention on Biological Diversity, Secretariat …