Story | 06 May, 2008
Members of the Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel, an independent scientific body convened by IUCN, have voiced their concern to Exxon Neftegaz Ltd. over plans to build an oil pipeline and an ice bridge across the Piltun Lagoon on the Sakhalin Island. The Lagoon is believed to be of crucial…
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 | 26 Mar, 2008
Conserving biodiversity is a business opportunity, say IUCN and Shell
The business case for conserving nature is strong and getting stronger, according to a new report published today by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and Shell International Limited.
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 | 03 Mar, 2008
Building Business for Biodiversity - A scoping report (draft for comments)
Story | 02 Mar, 2008
IUCN Director General visits ELC
On June 14 Julia Marton-Lefèvre, the IUCN Director General, visited the IUCN Environmental Law Centre in Bonn, Germany.
Story | 25 Feb, 2008
Addressing the Problems of Access: Protecting Sources, While Giving Users Certainty
Medaglia, Jorge Cabrera; López Silva, Christian
ISBN 978-2-8317-0979-6
Story | 20 Feb, 2008
IUCN sets up panel to advise Holcim on conservation
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has appointed a chairman for an independent panel to advise Holcim, a leading building materials supplier, how best to conserve species.
Story | 14 Feb, 2008
Sustainable Development: IUCN Assists Holcim to Conserve Biodiversity
Holcim Viet Nam, an affiliate of a world-leading building materials supplier, Holcim Group and IUCN Viet Nam signed a five-year agreement on February 15, 2008.
Story | 14 Jan, 2008
Dr Tim Ragen to stand down from WGWAP
IUCN regrets to announce the resignation of Dr Tim Ragen from the WGWAP. Earlier this month, Dr Ragen announced that he will not be renewing his engagement for 2008.