Press release | 09 Nov, 2011
Another leap towards the Barometer of Life
The latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ illustrates the efforts undertaken by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and its partners to expand the number and diversity of species assessed, improving the quality of information in order to obtain a better…
Story | 08 Nov, 2011
Towards a representative network of marine protected areas in Libya
IUCN, Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation | Libya, Environment General Authority (EGA) | UNDP | Fondation MAVA pour la nature | Spain, Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) | UNEP | UNEP, Mediterranean Action Plan for the Barcelona Convention (MAP) | Total…
Story | 08 Nov, 2011
Nature’s key to a bright future for Libya
As Libya emerges after a long period of political turmoil, better protection and management of its marine and coastal areas can help rebuild the country and increase the economic security of its people.
Story | 06 Nov, 2011
The power of pictures: filmmaker joins team of IUCN Ambassadors
Swedish filmmaker and photographer Mattias Klum joins IUCN’s growing team of Goodwill Ambassadors to help spread the nature conservation message worldwide.
Press release | 03 Nov, 2011
Five - Days Training workshop on Geographic Information System
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature under its Balochistan Partnership for Sustainable Development (BPSD) programme organized a five day training workshop on Geographic Information System (GIS) at a local hotel in Quetta from 31st October-4th November 2011. This was the…
Press release | 02 Nov, 2011
A one day workshop was organized by IUCN Pakistan under its Balochistan Partnership for Sustainable Development (BPSD) programme on 3rd November 2011 at the Serena Hotel Quetta.
Story | 02 Nov, 2011
Principios y práctica de la restauración del paisaje forestal : estudios de caso en las zonas secas de América Latina
Story | 01 Nov, 2011
Europe’s overseas territories need more protection
Giant “Mountain Chicken” frogs, the 25 million bird island, and a rainforest the size of Portugal are increasingly threatened by the impacts of climate change and in need of greater protection, according to a new report published by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature).
Story | 01 Nov, 2011
Forest nurseries in Lebanon for native species production
Navarrete Poyatos, M.A., Navarro Cerrillo, R., Palacios Rodríguez, G., Chnais, E. and Salman, H. (2011)
Story | 31 Oct, 2011
Economic Assessment for Ballast Water Management: A Guideline
The aim of this guideline is to aid maritime administrators, or other lead agencies working with ballast water management, to assess and quantify (as appropriate and possible) the potential economic consequences of unintended marine species introductions. Such economic understanding is intended…