Story | 24 Mar, 2011
Urgent action needed to protect Earth’s blue carbon
The destruction of coastal carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes, is leading to rapid and long-lasting emissions of CO2 into the ocean and atmosphere, according to 32 of the world’s leading marine scientists.
Story | 24 Mar, 2011
Protected area staff training : guidelines for planning and management
Protected area staff training : guidelines for planning and management
IUCN Statement | 23 Mar, 2011
Message from IUCN's Director General for Earth Hour – 8:30pm, 26 March
A message from IUCN Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre for Earth Hour – 8:30pm, Saturday 26 March.
Story | 23 Mar, 2011
Call for Small Grant Award on Gender, Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security
CGIAR has launched a new program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS). CCAFS’ overall goal is to overcome the additional threats posed by a changing climate to achieving food security, enhancing livelihoods and improving environmental management.
Story | 23 Mar, 2011
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in central Africa
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in central Africa
Story | 23 Mar, 2011
Sustainable tourism and natural World Heritage : priorities for action
Sustainable tourism and natural World Heritage : priorities for action
Press release | 21 Mar, 2011
Effects of Tsunami in Japan and Disaster Risk Reduction Mechanisms in Pakistan
Karachi, March 22, 2011 (IUCN) In the wake of Japan’s recent Tsunami a press conference was organised by IUCN Pakistan on March 22, 2011 at its Country Office to apprise the Pakistani media on the vulnerability of the Pakistani coasts and risk reduction mechanisms in case of natural diasasters…
Press release | 21 Mar, 2011
World Water Day Celebrated by IUCN Pakistan
Quetta: IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature Pakistan in collaboration with Environmental Protection Agency, Government of Balochistan organised a seminar titled: Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge on occasion of the World Water Day 2011. Sardar…
Press release | 20 Mar, 2011
World’s poorest billion to gain from managing own forests
The lives of a billion of the world’s poorest people could be improved though investing in community forest management, according to a recent IUCN study. As the world celebrates World Forest Day, IUCN urges decision-makers to recognize the various benefits of forests for forest-dependent…
Story | 15 Mar, 2011
Press Conference, HCMC, March 10, 2011: The extraction of minerals often has a large and sometimes irreversible impact on plants and animals in surrounding areas. Yet the demand for minerals, including limestone for cement production, is growing. Just saying “no” to mining is rarely a…