Press release | 05 Jan, 2009
A monumental decision for the oceans
President Bush today will formally designate three areas in the Pacific as Marine National Monuments.
IUCN has been one of the major partners of the U.S. Government in the creation of these marine protected areas. The scientific and technical advice provided by IUCN to the…
Press release | 06 Nov, 2008
World’s Largest International Environmental Network establishes permanent presence in Oceania region
Suva, Fiji. Thursday 6 November, 2008 (IUCN) - The world’s largest international environmental network, IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, was today officially recognised as an International Organisation in Fiji.
Story | 02 Nov, 2008
The Hawaiian longline tuna fishery has managed to reduce seabird bycatch by 67% since 2001 by making alterations to their fishing gear and methods, a new scientific study shows. A combination of new bait technologies and fishing techniques have dramatically reduced seabird bycatch. More…
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
Protected Areas: Buffering Nature against Climate Change
Proceedings of an IUCN/WCPA and WWF Symposium, June 2007, Canberra Australia
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
Conservation on private lands : the Australian experience
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
WCPA Australia Climate Change Statement
WCPA Australia Climate Change Statement
Story | 27 Oct, 2008
Submission of the IUCN WCPA Australia and New Zealand, April 2006
Senate inquiry ino the funding and resources available to meet the objectives of Australia's national parks other conservation reserves and marine protected areas