Story | 19 Sep, 2011
Study reveals widespread plastic distribution in Antarctic waters
Scientists from the Algalita Marine Research Foundation (Long Beach, California), in cooperation with IUCN project partner the TARA Foundation, report findings of plastic pollution in Antarctic waters.
Story | 18 Sep, 2011
Bangladesh Capacity Development Action Plan for Sustainable Environmental Governance
Published by: Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Story | 15 Sep, 2011
A new series of Water and Nature Initiative (WANI) case studies was recently launched during the Stockholm World Water Week.
Story | 14 Sep, 2011
IUCN Oceania Annual Report 2010
Fours years later, IUCN has seen the growth of its programme in Oceania - one that is building partnerships and engaging actively with countries in the region.
Press release | 14 Sep, 2011
The Inspector General Forests (IGF), Planning and Development Division, Government of Pakistan, and IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, jointly organised a 2-day workshop “Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Law for Pakistan” on 14-15…
Story | 11 Sep, 2011
Selected Medicinal Plants of Chittagong Hill Tracts
Author: Motaleb, M.A., et al. 2011
Press release | 04 Sep, 2011
Whales & dolphins need more protected areas
A new book, Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises is released, calling for accelerated efforts to conserve marine mammals by protecting a greater area of the ocean. Currently only 1.3% of the ocean is protected but many new Marine Protected Areas are being created. Erich Hoyt…
Press release | 01 Sep, 2011
Leaders define pathway to restoring 150 million hectares of lost forests
A core commitment to restore 150 million hectares of lost forests and degraded lands worldwide by 2020 is launched today at a ministerial conference in Bonn. New analysis by IUCN estimates that restoring 150 million hectares would be worth US$ 85 billion per year to national and global economies…
Story | 01 Sep, 2011
IUCN-UNCCD Retreat 13-14 July 2011, Gland
In July 2011 IUCN hosted the secretariat of the UNCCD at IUCN headquarters in Gland to agree on a comprehensive plan of action for greater collaboration and synergy between both organizations.
Story | 01 Sep, 2011
IUCN and Rio Tinto working together towards transformative change in the mining sector
In 2010, IUCN and Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining and mineral exploration companies, signed a three year collaborative agreement which aims to support Rio Tinto in making transformative progress towards sustainable development and environmental management.