Story | 28 Oct, 2008
European models of good practice in protected areas
Four case studies of European protected areas are presented illustrating particular themes of management practice. The National Park of Abruzzo, Latium and Molise (Italy) serves as a model for zoning; the Bialowieza National Park (Poland) for monitoring; participatory management is exemplified…
Story | 28 Oct, 2008
Challenge for visitor centres : linking local people, visitors and protected areas
Story | 15 Oct, 2008
Status of Marine Protected Areas in the Mediterranean Sea
Ameer Abdulla, Marina Gomei, Elodie Maison, and Catherine Piante
Press release | 06 Oct, 2008
IUCN Red List reveals world’s mammals in crisis
Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, revealed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress…
Press release | 04 Oct, 2008
Curtain rises on largest environmental meeting of 2008
The IUCN World Conservation Congress kicks off today in Barcelona, Spain, with its mission of boosting action to conserve nature. Leading questions are how to meet the growing needs of populations and expanding markets without sacrificing nature, and how to get conservation messages to new…
Story | 01 Oct, 2008
Transition to sustainability: towards a humane and diverse world
Adams, W.M. ; Jeanrenaud, Sally ISBN 978-2-8317-1072-3
Press release | 30 Sep, 2008
On the sixth day of its thrilling journey, sailing ship Jadran has reached Cagliari, Sardinia, halfway check point towards the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona.
Story | 30 Sep, 2008
A reference guide to finance nature conservation projects (IUCN Regional Office for Pan-Europe, 2008)