Press release | 19 Jul, 2009
Ganges River Dolphin in dire straits
Dolphin hotspots must be protected if the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica) is to survive in the Brahmaputra river system, according to a recent study.
Story | 19 Jul, 2009
Report - Women's Empowerment in Pastoral Societies
When reading about women in pastoral societies it is common to find reference to their marginalised roles, their hardship, their oppression and their lack of power as opposed to men’s domination, men’s ownership, men’s power and associated patriarchal relations.
Story | 07 Jul, 2009
Pastoralist Journal: research, policy and practice
Pastoralism – research, policy and practice is an interdisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal that publishes research and analysis on pastoralism from countries throughout the world. Pastoralism is intended as a practical resource to help pastoral practitioners,…
Story | 30 Jun, 2009
World Heritage Convention: safeguarding our natural heritage
At this year’s meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Seville, Spain, two new natural sites were added to the World Heritage List, following the advice of IUCN. Another 11 cultural sites were added to the prestigous list of the most valuable places on Earth.
Story | 29 Jun, 2009
A compendium of key decisions on the conservation of natural World Heritage Properties via the List of World Heritage in Danger
Press release | 28 Jun, 2009
World Heritage in Danger - IUCN
The Danger List of World Heritage Sites needs radical change if is to remain an effective conservation tool, according to a report released today by IUCN.
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 | 25 Jun, 2009
Two new natural wonders on World Heritage List
The Wadden Sea, on the coast of Germany and the Netherlands, and the Dolomites mountains in Northern Italy have been inscribed on the World Heritage List, following IUCN’s recommendations.
Story | 24 Jun, 2009
Thirteen World Heritage Sites stay on Danger List
Thirteen natural World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands, will stay on the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN.