Story | 08 Jan, 2014
Jim Thorsell: from pioneer to veteran of IUCN’s work on World Heritage
The history of IUCN’s work on World Heritage is inextricably linked with Jim Thorsell’s life-long dedication to nature conservation. His passion for adventure into the wild led him to participate in field missions to over 800 protected areas in 90 countries and conduct 150 natural site…
Story | 08 Jan, 2014
Experts advise IUCN on its position for 2014 World Heritage nominations
The IUCN World Heritage Panel has met to discuss IUCN’s position on the nominations of new natural sites proposed for inscription on the World Heritage List in 2014.
Story | 08 Jan, 2014
World Heritage: beacons of inspiration
As we step into 2014, year of the World Parks Congress, Célia Zwahlen takes us through the importance of World Heritage sites as key leaders in meeting the challenges faced by protected areas worldwide.
Publication | 2013
This study identifies the relationships that exist between World Heritage cultural landscapes and protected areas, and documents the practical management and governance associations that occur between them. It looks at i) the conceptual similarities and differences between these two systems of…
Story | 06 Jan, 2014
IUCN World Parks Congress - a video preview
They provide inspiration and adventure, supply food and water, offer natural defences against climate change and support the livelihoods of millions of people.
Story | 06 Jan, 2014
The WILD side of World Heritage
Did you know that 62% of all the land area covered by natural World Heritage sites contains the most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet? Overall, 22 of the world’s 24 terrestrial wilderness areas are represented on the World Heritage List.
Story | 04 Jan, 2014
Welcome to 2014 with a free trip around the most beautiful places on Earth
2014 promises to be a year full of conservation action for IUCN, with the World Parks Congress, the launch of the World Heritage Outlook and the 50th anniversary of the Red List. To welcome the New Year, IUCN's World Heritage Programme is offering you a trip around Earth’s natural wonders. No…
Story | 20 Dec, 2013
Shark expert and freediver joins IUCN’s ocean conservation mission
Despite the high profile media attention sharks receive, relatively little is known about their biology. Of those shark species that have been assessed for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, nearly half are listed as Data Deficient, which means that we do not have enough information to…
Story | 19 Dec, 2013
Travel around the most beautiful places on Earth, for free!
This holiday season, IUCN's World Heritage Programme is offering you a trip around Earth’s natural wonders. Discover the locations of 222 natural World Heritage sites across the planet; let yourself be transported by 3D simulation, and inspired by some amazing photos.
Story | 05 Dec, 2013
IUCN pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
IUCN joins the world in mourning the passing of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, and celebrating his life.