Story | 07 Sep, 2016
Supporting the implementation of nature-based solutions at the subnational level
Subnational governments play a vital role in conserving ecosystems and promoting sustainable development. Cities and regions around the world have taken the lead in demonstrating their commitment to sustainable urban development by investing in, and restoring…
Story | 06 Sep, 2016
EU Presidency addresses the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016
On Thursday, 1 September, the Slovak State Secretary, Norbert Kurilla, represented the EU Presidency at the Opening Ceremony of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016 currently taking place in Hawai'i, USA.
Press release | 04 Sep, 2016
Four out of six great apes one step away from extinction – IUCN Red List
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 4 September 2016 (IUCN) – The Eastern Gorilla – the largest living primate – has been listed as Critically Endangered due to illegal hunting, according to the latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ released today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress…
Story | 04 Sep, 2016
Meet the Heritage Hero voted by the public – Bibhuti Lahkar
The public has spoken, choosing Bibhuti Lahkar as the people’s choice Heritage Hero, for his dedication to the conservation of India’s Manas Wildlife Sanctuary. The result of last week’s online voting was announced at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawai‘i, USA.
Story | 31 Jul, 2016
A vision for protected areas in North Eurasia
By Elena Nikolaeva, WCPA Regional Vice Chair for North Eurasia.
Story | 29 Jul, 2016
How effective are Albanian Protected Areas?
The assessment of 51 protected areas of Albania was conducted using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) in the frame of the project NaturAL. This assessment is a show case of the ways management effectiveness of protected areas can be improved which is the main topic of the IUCN…
Story | 25 Jul, 2016
Assessing ecosystem services in South-East Europe
Stemming from the regional assessments on capacity development needs and priorities on biodiversity in South-East Europe, the training was designed to transfer knowledge and enhance capacities of the governmental officials, researchers and civil society representatives on describing and…
Story | 22 Jul, 2016
The European Commission released earlier this week a proposal for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors of transport, buildings, agriculture, waste and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), within the so-called “Effort Sharing Decision” for the 2030 climate and…
Story | 15 Jul, 2016
Poland to report on impacts of felling in Bialowieza Forest in 2017, as advised by IUCN
The World Heritage Committee has requested Poland to submit, by February 2017, an evaluation of impacts of forest management within Bialowieza Forest, known for its undisturbed ecological processes. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) noted yesterday at UNESCO’s annual…
Story | 12 Jul, 2016
The EU Nature Protection laws are fit for purpose, says European Commission study
The results from an independent expert study prepared for the European Commission conclude that the EU Birds and Habitats Directives are fit for purpose and clearly demonstrate the EU’s added value.