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Mining threats on the rise in World Heritage sites
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 4:56 pm | IUCN
Extractive industries and governments that licence their activities should commit to stopping all mining and oil/gas exploration and exploitation activities that could damage World Heritage Sites, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature ... More >>
Jordan and Germany join World Heritage
Sunday, 26 June 2011, 11:20 am | IUCN
Paris, France, 25 June, 2011 (IUCN) – The Wadi Rum Protected Area in Jordan has just been declared a World Heritage Site, becoming the 211th natural site to join UNESCO’s prestigious list. More >>
Natural wonders in Kenya, Australia and Japan
Sunday, 26 June 2011, 11:03 am | IUCN
Paris, France, 25 June, 2011 (IUCN) – The Lakes System in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, the Ningaloo Coast in Australia and the Ogasawara Islands in Japan have been inscribed on the World Heritage List , following the recommendations of IUCN ... More >>
Keep World Heritage standards high
Friday, 17 June 2011, 10:35 pm | IUCN
Keep World Heritage standards high Paris, France, 17 July 2011 (IUCN) – The UNESCO World Heritage Committee will open its annual meeting in Paris this Sunday. The Committee will announce the new remarkable natural and cultural areas that have made it to ... More >>
On Thin Ice: Vulnerable Arctic Treasures Identified
Thursday, 28 April 2011, 10:37 am | IUCN
A report released today identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas. More >>
Drilling for opportunities without hurting the planet
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 10:35 am | IUCN
Industries searching for offshore oil should not drill in sensitive waters before fully ensuring all safety measures are in place, says IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). More >>
Plenty more fish in the sea? Not for much longer
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 9:42 am | IUCN
More than 40 species of marine fish currently found in the Mediterranean could disappear in the next few years, says a new study by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. More >>
Degraded Coastal Wetlands Contribute to Climate Change
Monday, 11 April 2011, 10:48 am | IUCN
Washington DC - April 11, 2011 - Drainage and degradation of coastal wetlands emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide directly to the atmosphere and lead to decreased carbon sequestration, a new World Bank report has found. More >>
From Bangkok to Durban : Time to Act on Cancun Deal
Friday, 1 April 2011, 10:11 am | IUCN
Background: The first round of UN climate change negotiations since the Cancun summit in December, being held in Bangkok from April 3-8, will start on the work plan agreed at Cancun for 2011. The aim of the meeting is to build on the Cancun agreements and ... More >>
Africa’s Rhinos face worst poaching crisis in decades
Sunday, 27 March 2011, 12:19 am | IUCN
Gland, Switzerland, Friday 25 March 2011 (IUCN) – Well-equipped, sophisticated organized crime syndicates have killed more than 800 African rhinos in the past three years - just for their horns. With the most serious poaching upsurge in South Africa, ... More >>
World Water Day: thirsty cities
Friday, 18 March 2011, 9:31 am | IUCN
Background: Coping with the growing water needs of cities is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. Half of the world's population now lives in cities and it's estimated that within two decades that will increase to nearly 60% of the population, ... More >>
Women in forest communities need louder voice
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 9:55 am | IUCN
Background: To mark the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day on Tuesday March 8th 2011, IUCN is calling for women in forest communities to be given more control of the management of forests and to be involved in decisions relating to ... More >>
UN Forest Forum catalyzes commitment - IUCN
Saturday, 5 February 2011, 1:07 pm | IUCN
UN Forest Forum catalyzes commitment - IUCN New York, USA, 4 February, 2011 (IUCN) – A new momentum from governments, ready to commit to restoring forests, was clearly on show at the 9th UN Forum on Forests (UNFF9), says IUCN (International Union for ... More >>
Raise the Value of Forests, Says IUCN
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 1:04 pm | IUCN
New York, USA, 1 February, 2011 (IUCN) – A better evaluation of what forests are worth will generate direct benefits for poor forest dwellers, open up new markets and affect global economic growth. The economic benefits of forests are massively ... More >>
American Singer to Rock IUCN’s World
Friday, 28 January 2011, 10:18 pm | IUCN
American Singer to Rock IUCN’s World Background: Alison Sudol, the American alternative singer, songwriter and pianist has been named as IUCN’s Goodwill Ambassador for the United States. Alison has been described as one of the most talented young singers ... More >>
Year of the Rabbit - species hopping out of view?
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 9:35 am | IUCN
Celebrations begin on Thursday 3 February 2011 to mark the Chinese New Year and the start of the Year of the Rabbit. However, as we enter this new cycle in the Chinese zodiac, conservationists are warning that, in spite of their reputation as prolific ... More >>
Forests Climb UN agenda UN Forum on Forests (UNFF)
Tuesday, 18 January 2011, 9:58 am | IUCN
Background Declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations General Assembly, 2011 is the year when the world celebrates people's role in the management and conservation of forests. The aim of "Forests 2011" is also to raise awareness ... More >>
Implementation of the ‘new conservation paradigm’
Saturday, 15 January 2011, 10:13 pm | IUCN
International Union for the Conservation of Nature to review and advance implementation of the ‘new conservation paradigm’, focusing on rights of indigenous peoples More >>
More Needed to Save Congo’s Natural Heritage
Saturday, 15 January 2011, 9:23 pm | IUCN
More Needed to Save Congo’s Natural Heritage Kinshasa, DRC, 14 January, 2011 (IUCN)-- A rescue plan for the five DRC sites inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger will be the focus of today’s high-level meeting organized by the Congolese authorities ... More >>
Foundation for climate deal laid in Cancun
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 12:40 pm | IUCN
Cancun, Mexico, 10 December, 2010 (IUCN) – Governments at the UN climate talks in Cancun, Mexico, managed to approve a series of tangible if modest steps that sets up a "global climate fund" to help poor nations, create a mechanism to ... More >>
