Press release | 27 Jun, 2007
A further three new sites inscribed on World Heritage List
Following the recommendations of the World Conservation Union, a further three new sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Press release | 27 Jun, 2007
Galapagos Islands added to the World Heritage Danger List
World Conservation Union warns the Galapagos Islands are under threat from the huge increase in tourists visiting the archipelago
Press release | 26 Jun, 2007
Three new sites inscribed on World Heritage List
Following the recommendations of the World Conservation Union, three new sites have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Press release | 14 Jun, 2007
World Conservation Union recommends six new sites for inscription on World Heritage List
A rainforest time capsule in Madagascar, a lava tube system in the Republic of Korea and primeval beech forests straddling Slovakia and the Ukraine are among five natural sites being recommended for inclusion on the World Heritage List by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
Press release | 10 May, 2007
Creating a common language for protected areas
Press release | 12 Apr, 2007
Marine Summit calls for dramatic increase in ocean protection
IUCN Marine Protected Area Summit issues strategy to counter escalating threats to the world’s oceans
Press release | 09 Apr, 2007
Protecting oceans and coasts will help millions of people survive climate change
IUCN Marine Protected Area Summit in Washington, DC opens today with call for better protection of our seas to counter climate change and other threats to the marine environment
Press release | 18 Feb, 2007
Holcim and the World Conservation Union join forces to conserve biodiversity
Story | 01 Oct, 2006
New scientific panel to keep the finger on the pulse of the endangered Western Gray Whale
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) convenes a new independent scientific advisory panel to monitor the impact of the Sakhalin II offshore oil and gas development on critically endangered Western Gray Whale population
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Story | 31 Dec, 2004
Sustainable Financing of Protected Areas - A global review of challenges and options