Press release | 29 Aug, 2012
Curtain Raiser on the IUCN World Conservation Congress for Media
A Curtain Raiser was organised by IUCN Pakistan at the IUCN Country Office, Karachi on August 30th, 2012. The purpose of the Curtain Raiser was to brief the media about the IUCN World Conservation Congress which is being held from September 6-15, 2012 in Jeju, South Korea.
Story | 23 Aug, 2012
The ground-breaking work of IUCN’s six commissions is highlighted in the latest issue of the journal S.A.P.I.EN.S.
Press release | 21 Aug, 2012
Freshwater species in Indo-Burma region under threat
An assessment of 2,515 described freshwater species in the Indo-Burma region by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners has revealed that 13% of these species are threatened with extinction. The report comes at a time when large scale hydrological development is…
Story | 02 Aug, 2012
IUCN invests in rainforest rehabilitation to offset Congress footprint
To help compensate for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the 2012 World Conservation Congress in Jeju, IUCN has selected a credible, sustainable project for effective offsetting. The project is Infapro, by Face the Future, and is based on improved forest management in Borneo.
Story | 30 Jul, 2012
Supporting the rangers could save their lives
Killed by soldiers, rebels, drug and animal smugglers, wild animals or simply by accident, 70 rangers have lost their lives this year. Rangers protect our parks and the people that visit them but who protects them?
Story | 24 Jul, 2012
Limited spaces for the Conservation Campus – sign up now!
Following the success of the Learning Opportunities at the 2008 Congress in Barcelona, the IUCN World Conservation Congress will feature this year a Conservation Campus dedicated to practical training in support of the IUCN Programme 2013-2016.
Story | 17 Jul, 2012
Members have a unique opportunity at the IUCN Congress to influence the global conservation agenda through the motions. To do this, they must ensure to get accreditation so they can vote and speak at the Members’ Assembly, together with observers with speaking rights.
Press release | 12 Jul, 2012
Certificate Distribution Ceremony of a 3-Day Training Workshop organized by IUCN Pakistan
A certificate distribution ceremony of a 3-Day Training Workshop was held at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi. Mr. Javed Jabbar, IUCN Global Vice President and Regional Councilor, West Asia was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.
Story | 05 Jul, 2012
World Heritage - a future at risk?
St. Petersburg, Russia, 6 July, 2012 (IUCN) – As the number of natural wonders on the World Heritage List continues to grow, too many sites are left with little resources to manage them properly and conserve the very values they were inscribed for, say IUCN experts. Many face a barrage of…
Story | 04 Jul, 2012
Last few hours for discounts on Congress fees
2012 is a busy year for environmental decision-making, with many large-scale conventions taking place. But the IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique event with a unique audience. It is the only global summit that represents every aspect of conservation, bringing together leaders of all…