Artículo | 28 Jul, 2014
El número creciente de muertes de guardaparques exige leyes más estrictas
Siendo los cazadores furtivos responsables de más de la mitad de las muertes de guardaparques en los últimos dos años, la UICN, Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, y la Federación Internacional de Guardaparques (IRF) instan a tomar medidas más enérgicas contra la…
Article | 28 Jul, 2014
L’augmentation des assassinats de gardes forestiers appelle à un renforcement des lois
Alors que les braconniers sont responsables de plus de la moitié des décès de gardes forestiers au cours des deux dernières années, l’Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature (UICN) et la Fédération internationale des gardes forestiers (IRF) appellent à un durcissement de la…
Story | 24 Sep, 2013
Visualizing Sustainable Landscapes
IUCN’s visualizing sustainable landscapes is a manual aimed to support the environmental community who is using visualization techniques to communicate both abstract and concrete ideas when dealing with conservation and development situations.…
Legacy Article | 12 Sep, 2013
The Duke of Cambridge and IUCN unite for wildlife
As part of his latest conservation initiative, The Duke of Cambridge brings together an unprecedented collaboration between the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, and seven of the world’s most influential conservation organizations, including IUCN.
Story | 22 Jul, 2013
Improving access to forest resources
It is commonly claimed that forest tenure reform that provides rural people with rights to access and use of forest resources can contribute to improved forest management and poverty alleviation. But, at least with respect to poverty alleviation, there are few experiences with formal forest…
Story | 20 Jul, 2013
Improving ecosystem functionality and livelihood
This paper examines how interventions intended to improve functionality and productivity of forested landscapes to improve livelihoods of the poorest populations, might actually yield co-benefits in terms of biodiversity conservation. It argues in favour of a ‘landscape’ approach to achieve…
Story | 02 Aug, 2012
IUCN invests in rainforest rehabilitation to offset Congress footprint
To help compensate for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the 2012 World Conservation Congress in Jeju, IUCN has selected a credible, sustainable project for effective offsetting. The project is Infapro, by Face the Future, and is based on improved forest management in Borneo.
Story | 04 Jul, 2012
Last few hours for discounts on Congress fees
2012 is a busy year for environmental decision-making, with many large-scale conventions taking place. But the IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique event with a unique audience. It is the only global summit that represents every aspect of conservation, bringing together leaders of all…
Artículo | 04 Jul, 2012
Últimas horas para un descuento en su cuota de inscripción al Congreso
2012 es un año de muchas decisiones relacionadas con el medio ambiente, a la luz del gran número de convenciones que se están llevando a cabo. Sin embargo, el Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza es un evento único, con un público único. Es la única cumbre mundial que representa todos los aspectos…
Article | 04 Jul, 2012
Dernières heures pour les tarifs préférentiels sur l'inscription au Congrès
2012 est une année chargée dans le domaine de l’environnement, avec l’organisation de nombreuses conventions. Mais le Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN se distingue de par son caractère et son public uniques. C’est le seul sommet mondial qui représente chaque aspect de la conservation, en…