Press release | 26 Mar, 2008
Conserving biodiversity is a business opportunity, say IUCN and Shell
The business case for conserving nature is strong and getting stronger, according to a new report published today by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and Shell International Limited.
Story | 18 Mar, 2008
Building Biodiversity Business
The challenge of building biodiversity business is not trivial. Biodiversity is still largely neglected by private finance. There is a need to develop new business models and market mechanisms for biodiversity conservation, and to persuade the public and policy makers that biodiversity (or…
Story | 09 Mar, 2008
During November and December of 2007, a survey of public attitudes and preferences on international ecosystem services was carried out in Geneva, Switzerland. This report provides some preliminary results of consumers' willingness to pay for the conservation of tropical forests.
Story | 09 Mar, 2008
IUCN survey results on energy expertise
A survey was conducted in June and July 2006 on the issue of Energy and Biodiversity, one of the proposed IUCN Leveraging Initiatives. More than 100 responses were received from IUCN staff, Members and Commissions.
Press release | 06 Mar, 2008
Recognition: Male Warriors Supporting Women’s Empowerment in Environmental Conservation
Story | 06 Mar, 2008
Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use
Integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use : lessons learned from ecological networksBennett, Graham
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management ; Syzygy, NL
Story | 05 Mar, 2008
Using the Ecosystem Approach to Implement the Convention on Biological Diversity
Using the ecosystem approach to implement the Convention on biological diversity : key issues and cases studiesSmith, R.D. ; Maltby, Edward
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management ; IUCN, Ecosystem Management Programme ; Convention on Biological Diversity, Secretariat …
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…
Story | 05 Mar, 2008
Ecological restoration : a means of conserving biodiversity and sustaining livelihoods
IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management ; Society for Ecological Restoration International, US