Story | 22 Jul, 2012
One of the components of the ENPI FLEG programme in Georgia aims to strengthen the capacities of the local, forest-depending communities for alternative livelihood creation and revenue collection from utilization of timber and non-timber forest products in a sustainable manner.
Story | 22 Jul, 2012
Improving forest legislation in the Republic of Moldova
The Republic of Moldova is a country with a major deficit of forest resources, this being the consequence of the inherited situation that has been lasting during a long period of time. The forestry authority makes considerable efforts to improve the situation, thus re-launching the afforestation…
Story | 17 Jul, 2012
Members have a unique opportunity at the IUCN Congress to influence the global conservation agenda through the motions. To do this, they must ensure to get accreditation so they can vote and speak at the Members’ Assembly, together with observers with speaking rights.
Story | 16 Jul, 2012
Ecoregion Conservation Plan for the Caucasus
The “Ecoregion Conservation Plan for the Caucasus” lays the framework for nature conservation and guides the efforts of all conservation actors working in the Caucasus Ecoregion. In a collaborative effort to account for the important progress made since the previous edition of the document…
Story | 12 Jul, 2012
Engaging CSOs in EU nature-related legislation
The published guidelines intend to assist experts of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in their effective engagement in national conservation efforts and to provide them with a tool for delivering knowledge to CSO members. Special attention in all sections of the publication is given to the…
Story | 05 Jul, 2012
Mediterranean Reflections 2011
By the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation
Story | 05 Jul, 2012
World Heritage - a future at risk?
St. Petersburg, Russia, 6 July, 2012 (IUCN) – As the number of natural wonders on the World Heritage List continues to grow, too many sites are left with little resources to manage them properly and conserve the very values they were inscribed for, say IUCN experts. Many face a barrage of…
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…
Press release | 04 Jul, 2012
Swimming across the Mediterranean and the Black Seas
New report by experts on the status of seals, sea turtles, porpoises, dolphins and whales now available