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 | 06 Mar, 2008
Recognition: Male Warriors Supporting Women’s Empowerment in Environmental Conservation
Story | 05 Mar, 2008
Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones
Extractive industries in arid and semi-arid zones : environmental planning and managementIndustries extractives dans les zones arides et semi-arides : planification et gestion de l'environnement Industrias extractivas en zonas áridas y semiáridas : planificación y gestión ambientales…
Press release | 03 Mar, 2008
IUCN makes the difference in the Commission on the Status of Women
52 Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and Climate Change recognizes the topic of gender and climate change as an important gender issue. Experts argued that practical solutions to the escalating global warming crisis hinge on women's participation in all aspects of the…
Press release | 31 Oct, 2007
Sink or swim: over one in three freshwater fish species in Europe threatened with extinction
The first ever assessment of European freshwater fishes indicates astonishing species diversity but also the devastating impact of over 100 years of development and management of freshwater systems and fishes
Press release | 09 Sep, 2007
Drylands contribute more to the economy than previously recognized
A series of case studies by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has revealed the economic contribution of drylands needs to be revalued
Press release | 04 Jun, 2007
World Conservation Union (IUCN) leads the way towards water cooperation in West Asia
River exhibition marks special focus on water during World Environment Day in Jordan
Press release | 21 Mar, 2007
Water markets can overcome the global water crisis
Water pricing needs to reflect contribution of natural ecosystems to water quality and quantity, says a new publication by the World Conservation Union