Press release | 16 Sep, 2009
The latest analysis of the state of conservation has been published today by IUCN. The book, Conservation for a New Era, outlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of last year’s World Conservation Congress in Barcelona.
Story | 01 Sep, 2009
What is the potential effect of climate change on Red Sea coral reefs and tourism in Egypt? Kuoni, HEPCA, IUCN and local tour operators are working in partnership to address this issue.
Story | 19 Aug, 2009
Coral Reefs, Climate Change and Resilience
An Agenda for Action from the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, Spain
Story | 19 Aug, 2009
Monitoring Functional Groups of Herbivorous Reef Fishes as Indicators of Coral Reef Resilience
A practical guide for coral reef managers in the Asia Pacific Region
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.
Press release | 24 Jun, 2009
Third of open ocean sharks threatened with extinction
The first study to determine the global conservation status of 64 species of open ocean (pelagic) sharks and rays reveals that 32 percent are threatened with extinction, primarily due to overfishing, according to the IUCN Shark Specialist Group.
Story | 20 May, 2009
Resilience Assessment of Coral Reefs
Press release | 20 May, 2009
Manage corals - Minimize climate change
A better assesment of the threats to coral reefs along with improved management will give corals a much higher chance of survival in the face of warming oceans, says IUCN’s latest report.
Story | 28 Oct, 2008
Parks and progress : protected areas and economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Valerie Barzettti