Story | 02 Jan, 2011
IUCN welcomes ‘Forests 2011’ - International Year of Forests
The world’s forests are essential to life in all its diversity and to attaining humanity’s biggest goals such as reducing poverty, curbing climate change and achieving sustainable development. Throughout 2011 IUCN will work towards making sure that forests deliver their maximum potential for…
Artículo | 02 Jan, 2011
UICN da la bienvenida al Año Internacional de los Bosques
Los bosques del mundo son esenciales para la vida, su diversidad y para alcanzar los objetivos más grandes de la humanidad, tales como: reducir la pobreza, frenar el cambio climático y lograr un desarrollo sostenible. Durante 2011, la UICN trabajará para asegurar que los bosques ofrezcan su…
Press release | 29 Aug, 2010
Working with water for better cities
Growing populations in towns and cities worldwide mean that more pressure is placed on our natural water supplies. Protecting water resources upstream must become a priority to ensure that people living in towns and cities downstream have access to clean water for their basic needs.
Press release | 29 Aug, 2010
城镇人口的增长给水资源带来越来越大的压力,必须保护好周边的水资源,维护生态环境,这样流域才更能为城镇和流域上下游的居民提供的他们的基本用水需求。
Story | 15 Aug, 2010
Integrating environmental safeguards into flood relief, response and recovery
Pakistan has been affected by the worst floods in living memory – according to government figures almost 14 million people have been affected. When a disaster of such magnitude occurs, saving human lives, alleviating suffering and reducing economic loss take priority. During this phase of…
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…