Story | 13 Oct, 2017
Australian Environmental Lawyers call for Sea Country Reforms
CEESP News - by Hanna Jaireth, member of IUCN CEESP, WCEL, WCPA
One of the technical papers in a broad blueprint for the next generation of environmental laws in Australia calls for a more strategic national approach to marine and coastal governance, including nationally consistent laws…
Press release | 03 Oct, 2017
Scientists call for more invasive alien species to be tackled at the EU level
Brussels, 3 October 2017 – A new study published today in the Journal of Applied Ecology, and co-authored by several IUCN scientists, identifies priority invasive alien species that require urgent action across the EU and proposes a systematic, proactive approach to select species for risk…
Story | 07 Sep, 2017
EU Overseas - champions in marine and coastal protection
With 33% of national waters protected the EU Overseas spearhead efforts in global marine conservation
Article | 01 Aug, 2017
Le Centre de coopération pour la méditerranée de l'UICN (UICN-Med) en collaboration avec le Centre de recherche environnementale ENALIA Physis tiendra un premier atelier sur la gestion des espèces envahissantes marines dans les AMP méditerranéennes. Cette réunion se déroulera à Chypre à…
Story | 12 Jul, 2017
Europe agrees to step up the fight against invasive alien species
Following the opinion of the Committee on Invasive Alien Species (IAS), the European Commission adopted yesterday 12 new species onto the EU’s list of IAS of Union concern. These species, which include the raccoon dog, muskrat and giant hogweed, all pose serious threats to Europe’s biodiversity…
Story | 17 Feb, 2017
Invasive alien species on the rise worldwide
Invasive alien species are on the rise worldwide and their numbers show no sign of slowing down despite global efforts to address the challenge, according to a study published in Nature Communications by an international team of researchers, including members of the IUCN Species Survival…
Publication | 2017
European Union overseas coastal and marine protected areas
This report provides a first comprehensive overview of marine conservation efforts in the European Overseas: In the context of rapid global development in these areas, it takes stock and pinpoints the actions required to improve marine protection and strengthen resilience in these diverse…
Article | 22 Jun, 2016
Développement du mécanisme d'Observation du Littoral d'Afrique de Ouest
L’érosion côtière, la mobilité du trait de côte et plus largement l’évolution naturelle des littoraux, ont des conséquences sociales et économiques importantes, qui sont observées en Afrique de l’Ouest depuis plusieurs décennies.
Artículo | 20 Jun, 2016
Nuevos avistamientos del pez león en áreas marinas protegidas de Turquía y Chipre
Se trata de una especie invasora en el Mediterráneo con potenciales efectos graves sobre la economía y la ecología que ya ha causado daños en otras regiones como Estados Unidos y el Caribe.
Article | 20 Jun, 2016
Nouvelles observations du poisson-lion dans les aires marines protégées de Turquie et de Chypre
Il s’agit d’une espèce envahissante en Méditerranée avec des effets potentiellement graves sur l’économie et les écosystèmes qui a déjà causé des dommages sur les côtes des États-Unis et des Caraïbes.