Press release | 30 Jul, 2009
West African Parliamentarians and local elected representatives in climate change conclave in Praia.
A few months away from the decisive round of negotiations for an agreement on climate change in Copenhagen in December, West African parliamentarians and local elected representatives have decided to make their voice heard.
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 | 17 Jul, 2009
Holcim Awards Gold prize for sustainable construction to Fez in Morocco
This innovative approach to sustainable construction project was selected for the top international prize from almost 5000 plans and visions from 121 countries. IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre and celebrated architects and building professionals presented on 16 July the trophy at a…
Story | 28 Jun, 2009
Tubbataha Reefs National Park, the Philippines
Angelique Songco, Park Manager of Tubbataha Reefs National Park, explains a bit more about the park as part of this month's focus on protected areas.
Press release | 28 Jun, 2009
Solomon Islands Hosts Environment Gathering
Pacific Island nature conservation partners are meeting this week in Honiara to help progress implementation of the region’s nature conservation objectives. The 12th meeting of the Roundtable for Nature Conservation was officially opened by the Honourable Mr Gordon Lilo Darcy, Minister for…
Story | 23 Jun, 2009
How can the World Heritage Convention work best to conserve the natural values of island nations that are on the front line of climate change? IUCN gave its opinion on this critical issue known during the second day of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Seville.
Press release | 16 Jun, 2009
Prepare for disasters – invest in nature, says IUCN
Investing in nature can reduce the impact of natural disasters on people and the environment, according to IUCN.
Story | 16 Jun, 2009
Waste Management Highlighted in IUCN, Holcim Summer Campaign
Communities are not often encouraged to talk trash, but at the June 5-6 launch ceremonies sponsored by IUCN VN and Holcim Vietnam Ltd. (HVL), that is exactly what they did.
Story | 14 Jun, 2009
Marine Invasive Alien Species