Story | 25 Jul, 2016
Assessing ecosystem services in South-East Europe
Stemming from the regional assessments on capacity development needs and priorities on biodiversity in South-East Europe, the training was designed to transfer knowledge and enhance capacities of the governmental officials, researchers and civil society representatives on describing and…
Story | 22 Jul, 2016
The European Commission released earlier this week a proposal for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors of transport, buildings, agriculture, waste and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), within the so-called “Effort Sharing Decision” for the 2030 climate and…
Story | 15 Jul, 2016
Poland to report on impacts of felling in Bialowieza Forest in 2017, as advised by IUCN
The World Heritage Committee has requested Poland to submit, by February 2017, an evaluation of impacts of forest management within Bialowieza Forest, known for its undisturbed ecological processes. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) noted yesterday at UNESCO’s annual…
Story | 12 Jul, 2016
The EU Nature Protection laws are fit for purpose, says European Commission study
The results from an independent expert study prepared for the European Commission conclude that the EU Birds and Habitats Directives are fit for purpose and clearly demonstrate the EU’s added value.
Story | 11 Jul, 2016
Last month, the EURO Office hosted the IUCN EU Policy Advisory Group (EUPAG) meeting and IUCN Working Group on National Committee Development in Europe, North and Central Asia (WGNC) meeting. Representatives from National Committees, members, Commission members as well as from IUCN offices were…
Story | 11 Jul, 2016
Restoration of natural ecosystems makes society thrive
Originally submitted by Chantal van Ham for the Nature of Cities blog.
Our planet is at a crossroads. The ecosystems that underpin our economy, well-being, and survival are collapsing, species are becoming extinct at an unprecedented rate, and climate change continues unabated.
Story | 07 Jul, 2016
Towards the implementation of nature-based solutions in cities
The Resilient Cities European Open Day is an annual event, focusing on the exchange between cities and other stakeholders on climate adaptation. Jointly organised by ICLEI and the European Environment Agency on 5 July 2016, this year’s thematic focus areas were: climate services for informed…
Story | 29 Jun, 2016
IUCN expresses concern at implications for the environment of Brexit
IUCN is concerned about the implications for the environment of the British decision to leave the EU. In addition to the anticipated consequences for British environment policies, it poses challenges for future international cooperation and creates uncertainty around European environmental…
Story | 28 Jun, 2016
The tourist-proof region of Cerbère-Banyuls
Cerbère-Banyuls Natural Marine Reserve is located on the Catalan coast of Southern France in Languedoc-Roussillon in the Midi-Pyrénées. It’s a small area, taking up 6.5 km of coastal waters, and covering just 650 hectares overall. It was founded in 1974 as the first Natural Marine Reserve in…
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
A loving relationship between a community and protected area in Russia
Villagers see tangible benefits from safeguarding forested lands ─ now they look to the future