Story | 21 Apr, 2011
Global forestry institutions call for more community-based forest management
The leading international organizations working to protect and manage the world’s forests are calling for governments across the globe to increase communities’ role in forest management. Doing so could contribute to lifting close to a billion people out of poverty, as well as improve the health…
Story | 31 Mar, 2011
As the battle between poachers and park rangers escalates, what's needed to protect the people who put their lives on the line for nature?
Story | 30 Mar, 2011
GGWP Summary Report and Action Plan
This Summary Report captures the key events and outcomes of the Global Gathering of Women Pastoralists and builds upon the discussions and debates held throughout. It contains information about what happened, why, who attended and outlines key challenges women pastoralists must overcome in order…
Story | 28 Mar, 2011
Search for Nature Photojournalist of the Year
Photojournalists, both professional and amateur, are invited to enter the first ever Nature Images Awards organised by IUCN and French nature magazine Terre Sauvage. Judges will be looking for entries which use inspirational images of nature to demonstrate the unique relationship between people…
IUCN Statement | 23 Mar, 2011
Message from IUCN's Director General for Earth Hour – 8:30pm, 26 March
A message from IUCN Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre for Earth Hour – 8:30pm, Saturday 26 March.
Story | 23 Mar, 2011
Call for Small Grant Award on Gender, Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security
CGIAR has launched a new program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS). CCAFS’ overall goal is to overcome the additional threats posed by a changing climate to achieving food security, enhancing livelihoods and improving environmental management.
Press release | 21 Mar, 2011
World Water Day Celebrated by IUCN Pakistan
Quetta: IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature Pakistan in collaboration with Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Balochistan organised a seminar titled: Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge on occasion of the World Water Day 2011. Sardar…
Press release | 20 Mar, 2011
World’s poorest billion to gain from managing own forests
The lives of a billion of the world’s poorest people could be improved though investing in community forest management, according to a recent IUCN study. As the world celebrates World Forest Day, IUCN urges decision-makers to recognize the various benefits of forests for forest-dependent…
Story | 13 Mar, 2011
Message from IUCN Director General on Japanese earthquake and tsunami
On behalf of all IUCN Members and staff, I join with people from around the world in extending sympathy and solidarity to the many families affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Story | 03 Mar, 2011
Renewed partnership between Holcim and IUCN
Holcim and IUCN have renewed a partnership agreement, set up to protect biodiversity at Holcim’s quarries around the world. The partnership, which began in 2007, has been extended for a further three years.