Story | 26 Apr, 2011
On thin ice: Vulnerable Arctic treasures identified
A report released today identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas.
Press release | 26 Apr, 2011
On thin ice: vulnerable Arctic treasures identified
A report released today identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas.
Story | 26 Apr, 2011
ARBOREUM GEORGIA - Newsletter about Georgian forests, issue no.5
A new edition of ARBOREUM, Georgia electronic newsletter, was prepared in the framework of ENPI FLEG program.
Press release | 26 Apr, 2011
Fourth Meeting of the National Coordinating Body for MFF Pakistan (Mangroves for the Future)
Karachi, April 27, 2011 (IUCN) The 4th Meeting of the National Coordinating Body for MFF Pakistan (Mangroves for the Future) was held at Pearl Continental Hotel today. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Khawaja Muhammad Naeem, Chairman NCB, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Government of…
Story | 25 Apr, 2011
Improving MPA management in Bonaire
IUCN has published a study on the various resilience characteristics of the coral reefs in the Bonaire National Marine Park. It includes results on resilience indicators, benthic cover, coral population structure, algae populations and fish community structure which can determine how the coral…
Story | 21 Apr, 2011
Global forestry institutions call for more community-based forest management
The leading international organizations working to protect and manage the world’s forests are calling for governments across the globe to increase communities’ role in forest management. Doing so could contribute to lifting close to a billion people out of poverty, as well as improve the health…
Press release | 21 Apr, 2011
Earth Day Celebrated by IUCN Pakistan at Quetta
Quetta: The World’s leading Environmental Union, (IUCN) International Union for Conservation of Nature Pakistan, in collaboration with Girls Guide Association Balochistan celebrated the Earth Day 2011 with the tiltle, “A Billion Acts of Green”. A large number of participants from academia,…
Press release | 20 Apr, 2011
With many people starting to plan their annual holidays, IUCN has released a list of top ten tips for tourists who want to visit some of the most beautiful natural sites in the world without damaging the environment. Tips range from choosing eco-hotels and being mindful of your carbon footprint…
Story | 20 Apr, 2011
With many people starting to plan their annual holidays, IUCN has released a list of top ten tips for tourists who want to visit some of the most beautiful natural sites in the world without damaging the environment. Tips range from choosing eco-hotels and being mindful of your carbon footprint…
Story | 18 Apr, 2011
Overview of the Conservation Status of the Marine Fishes of the Mediterranean Sea
Compiled by Dania Abdul Malak, Suzanne R. Livingstone, David Pollard, Beth A. Polidoro, Annabelle Cuttelod, Michel Bariche, Murat Bilecenoglu, Kent E. Carpenter, Bruce B. Collette, Patrice Francour, Menachem Goren, Mohamed Hichem Kara, Enric Massutí, Costas Papaconstantinou and Leonardo Tunesi…