Press release | 28 May, 2010
Because of the distance, prevailing currents and winds, the oil slick drifting to southern United States shores will probably not directly affect the Caribbean. However, events in the last few weeks in the Gulf of Mexico should be seen as a serious warning for any country commercializing its…
Press release | 25 Apr, 2010
Spencer Thomas honoured in New Zealand
Cited for his great contribution towards the success of the Helping Islands Adapt meeting and his global leadership on the environment, Dr Spencer Thomas from Grenada and member of the steering committee of the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), was honoured today by the New Zealand Government…
Comunicado de prensa | 25 Apr, 2010
Spencer Thomas honrado en Nueva Zelanda
Citado por su gran contribución al éxito de la reunión “Helping Islands Adapt” (Ayudando a la adaptación de las isles) y por su liderazgo global al ambiente, el Dr Spencer Thomas de Granada y miembro del Comité Consultivo de Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), fue honrado hoy por…
Communiqué de presse | 25 Apr, 2010
Spencer Thomas honoré en Nouvelle Zélande
Le docteur Spencer Thomas reçut un prestigieux honneur Maori et fut cité comme « Champion des îles » par le gouvernement Néo-Zélandais, jeudi 16 avril 2010, à Auckland.
Press release | 08 Apr, 2010
Scientists call for biodiversity barometer
For the first time scientists have put a figure on how much it would cost to learn about the conservation status of millions of species, some of which have yet to be identified. The price tag is US$60 million, according to a team of scientists, including those from IUCN and Conservation…
Comunicado de prensa | 08 Apr, 2010
Científicos proponen un barómetro para la biodiversidad
Por primera vez, científicos calculan el costo de documentar el estatus de millones de especies, algunas de las cuales aún permanecen por ser descritas por la ciencia. La cifra asciende a US $60 millones, de acuerdo a lo expresado por un equipo de científicos, que incluye personal de UICN y…
Press release | 26 Nov, 2009
Billion hectares of forests with potential for restoration, study shows
Land areas around the world, bigger than Canada, have been identified as having potential to be restored to good quality, healthy forests, a new study has found.
Press release | 22 Nov, 2009
Climate change: turn the tide – turn to nature
UNFCCC COP15 meeting: 7 to 18 December, Copenhagen Leaders at Copenhagen should make robust commitments and a timetable for achieving a legally binding treaty for the post-2012 climate change regime as early as possible.