Story | 27 Mar, 2009
IUCN Director General on a mission to the Levant Countries in West Asia
In a step towards lifting the local and regional conservation priorities to the international level, the Director General of IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, Ms Julia Marton-Lefevre is undertaking a mission to the West Asia region, specifically to the Levant countries;…
Press release | 26 Mar, 2009
Six new protected areas created in Brazilian Amazonian state
On this Thursday, March 26th, the Amazonas state government will announce the new areas, totaling over 2.3 million hectares. They will complete the protected area mosaic in the BR-319 highway area of influence.
Story | 25 Mar, 2009
San Clementte del Tuyú, Buenos Aires Province Argentina
Prepared by Andrea Michelson, Regional coordinator for the Initiative in South America
Story | 23 Mar, 2009
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in southern Africa
W.R.T. Darwall, K.G. Smith, D. Tweddle and P. Skelton
Story | 22 Mar, 2009
Planning for a sustainable energy future: IUCN reacts to Shell’s Strategy Update
Last week Shell repeated its intention to disinvest in wind and solar power and concentrate its efforts and investments on biofuels. IUCN takes note of Shell’s decision and hopes that it can be convinced to show more leadership in renewable energy in the future.
Press release | 21 Mar, 2009
Wake up: Nature has solution for world water crisis, says IUCN
Ministers at the World Water Forum need to pay more attention to the environment if they want to solve the world’s water crisis, according to IUCN.
Press release | 19 Mar, 2009
Southern Africa’s freshwater species in firing line
Many freshwater fish, crabs, dragonflies, molluscs and aquatic plants are at risk of extinction in southern Africa if its rivers and lakes are not protected from developers, according to IUCN.
Story | 18 Mar, 2009
THIS ISSUE OF PARKS deals with the Durban+5 Meeting, held in Cape Town in April 2008.
This meeting brought together the world’s foremost leaders in protected areas to discuss progress in implementing the key recommendations from the landmark Vth IUCN World Parks Congress, held in Durban,…
Press release | 18 Mar, 2009
Share water to make peace – IUCN
More people and less water could mean increased conflict for scarce shared water resources, warns IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). But in its latest report IUCN clearly shows how better cooperation over shared rivers can help governments avoid water crises.