Story | 23 Jun, 2009
Case study on orchid exports from Lao PDR
Recommendations for using the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora to increase sustainable orchid trade
Story | 09 Jun, 2009
The importance of biodiversity for livelihoods and agriculture is increasingly recognised worldwide. In Lao PDR this is particularly apparent where the livelihoods of farmers are heavily dependent, not only on farming, but also on wildlife and non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
Story | 09 Jun, 2009
Siphandone: The Mekong River Under Threat
Siphandone or Four Thousand Islands encompasses a fascinating 50 Km stretch of the Mekong River consisting of the maze of extensively braided channels, islands and seasonally flooded riverine habitats and the largest complex of waterfalls in Asia.
Press release | 23 Nov, 2008
India’s wild medicinal plants threatened by over-exploitation
India is a hub of the wild-collected plant medicine industry in Asia, but key species have declined due to over-collection to supply domestic and foreign medicinal markets, according to IUCN and TRAFFIC researchers.
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…
Comunicado de prensa | 06 Oct, 2008
La Lista Roja de la UICN revela la crisis de los mamíferos del mundo
Barcelona, España, 6 de octubre de 2008 (UICN) – La evaluación más completa de los mamíferos del planeta confirma la existencia de una crisis de extinción; uno de cada cuatro corre el riesgo de desaparición total, según la Lista Roja de Especies Amenazadas MR de la UICN, presentada durante el…
Communiqué de presse | 06 Oct, 2008
La Liste Rouge de l’UICN révèle la crise d’extinction des mammifères
Barcelone, Espagne, 6 octobre, 2008 (UICN) – L’évaluation la plus complète jamais réalisée des mammifères de la planète confirme la crise d’extinction : une espèce sur quatre est en danger de disparition, d’après la Liste Rouge de l’UICN des espèces menacées™ qui a été dévoilée lors du Congrès…