Story | 14 Nov, 2013
Scientists identify the world’s most irreplaceable protected areas
A new scientific study has identified the protected areas most critical to preventing extinctions of the world’s mammals, birds and amphibians. Resulting from an international collaboration, this analysis provides practical advice for improving the effectiveness of protected areas in conserving…
Artículo | 14 Nov, 2013
Científicos identifican las áreas protegidas irremplazables del mundo.
A new scientific study has identified the protected areas most critical to preventing extinctions of the world’s mammals, birds and amphibians. Resulting from an international collaboration, this analysis provides practical advice for improving the effectiveness of protected areas in conserving…
Article | 14 Nov, 2013
Des scientifiques identifient les aires protégées les plus irremplaçables dans le monde
Une nouvelle étude scientifique a identifié les aires protégées les plus importantes pour empêcher l’extinction d’espèces de mammifères, d’oiseaux et d’amphibiens dans le monde. Issue d’une collaboration internationale, cette analyse fournit des conseils pratiques pour améliorer l’efficacité des…
Story | 14 Nov, 2013
Natuurgebied in Colombia is meest onvervangbaar
Het meest waardevolle natuurgebied ter wereld ligt in Colombia. Dat blijkt uit de lijst van de meest onvervangbare beschermde gebieden die de International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) vandaag bekend heeft gemaakt. Voor deze lijst identificeerden wetenschappers 78 gebieden in 34…
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.
Press release | 08 May, 2013
New study shows importance of IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems
A new global standard in assessing environmental risk, the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems, has been trialled on 20 ecosystems spanning six continents and three oceans.
Comunicado de prensa | 08 May, 2013
Un nuevo estudio muestra la importancia de la Lista Roja de Ecosistemas de la UICN
El sistema se probó en 20 ecosistemas de seis continentes y en tres océanos.
Story | 27 Sep, 2012
Protection measures for the Bering Strait identified
IUCN, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF) are undertaking a cooperative project to identify measures that could be adopted to protect Ecologically and Biologically Sensitive Areas (EBSAs) of the Bering Strait region, and to explore ways in…
Press release | 09 Sep, 2012
IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems gains speed
From Australia to Patagonia, from coral reefs to rainforests and deserts, the new IUCN Red List of Ecosystems will assess the status of ecosystems worldwide, to identify their risks and the potential impact on both ecosystems and human wellbeing.
Comunicado de prensa | 09 Sep, 2012
La Lista Roja de Ecosistemas de la UICN cobra impulso
Desde Australia hasta la Patagonia, desde los arrecifes de coral hasta la selva tropical y los desiertos, la nueva Lista Roja de Ecosistemas de la UICN evaluará el estado de los ecosistemas de todo el mundo, para identificar sus riesgos y el posible efecto tanto en los ecosistemas como en el…