Press release | 01 Sep, 2010
Samoa seeks gender approach to strengthen national energy projects
Several government ministries in Samoa are engaged in a week long gender mainstreaming training this week in the attempt to strengthen their project implementation, particularly renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and community level interaction.
Press release | 12 Aug, 2010
Victory for New Zealand’s Nature
Press release | 31 Jul, 2010
Hawai’i and Sri Lanka added to the World Heritage List
The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and Papahānaumokuākea in Hawai’i were added to the list of World Heritage sites by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, currently meeting in Brasilia. The Committee continues its consideration of natural sites for inscription.
Comunicado de prensa | 31 Jul, 2010
Hawai’i y Sri Lanka inscritos en la Lista de Patrimonio Mundial
La Sierra Central de Sri Lanka y Papahānaumokuākea en Hawai’i fueron inscritos en la Lista de sitios de Patrimonio Mundial por el Comité de Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO reunido en este momento en Brasilia. El Comité sigue en la discusión de sitios naturales para la inscripción.
Press release | 28 Jul, 2010
Galapagos off danger list but still at risk
The World Heritage Committee decided to remove the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) from the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger, despite IUCN´s recommendation to the contrary.
Comunicado de prensa | 28 Jul, 2010
Galápagos fuera de la Lista en Peligro
El Comité de Patrimonio Mundial decidió retirar a las Islas Galápagos (Ecuador) de la Lista de Sitios de Patrimonio Mundial en Peligro. Esto debido a que el Comité consideró significativo el progreso que Ecuador ha demostrado en tratar las amenazas que enfrenta la isla.
Communiqué de presse | 28 Jul, 2010
Les Galapagos retirées de la liste en péril mais toujours menacées
Le Comité du patrimoine mondial a décidé de retirer les Iles Galápagos (Equateur) de la Liste du patrimoine mondial en péril, en dépit des recommandations contraires de l’UICN.
Story | 08 Jul, 2010
North America's Northern Great Plains
Restoring one of the world’s premier grassland ecosystems
Press release | 08 Jun, 2010
Coasts of life: helping tropical seaside communities cope with climate change
Climate change is hitting coastal areas hard: rises in sea levels, ocean acidification, extreme events, bleaching and death of coral are all climate impacts which will require adjustments socially and economically. A new IUCN report, published today, provides practical guidance for coastal…
Press release | 10 Dec, 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 December 2009 (IUCN) – Deep and immediate cuts in emissions are needed to stall ocean acidification and prevent mass extinction of marine species, food insecurity and serious damage to the world economy, according to IUCN.