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Dry but rich: conserving biodiversity in drylands
Water is an essential ingredient for life on Earth. Yet its scarcity can still support extraordinary biodiversity. Drylands cover more than 40% of the world’s land surface and are home to unique species and ecosystems. The book Conserving Dryland Biodiversity launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, is the first comprehensive analysis of the global importance and significance of dryland biodiversity. … | French | Spanish
12 Sep 2012 | Article
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IUCN’s new President elected
Mr Zhang Xinsheng of China is the new President of IUCN. He was elected today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. … | French | Spanish
12 Sep 2012 | News story
Vers une Liste Rouge des Ecosystèmes Menacés du Sénégal
Mr. Taibou Ba et Mme. Marième Diallo du Centre Suivi Ecologique du Sénégal expliquent l'évolution de la Liste rouge des écosystèmes au Senegal: …
11 Sep 2012 | Article
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IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems gains speed
From Australia to Patagonia, from coral reefs to rainforests and deserts, the new IUCN Red List of Ecosystems will assess the status of ecosystems worldwide, to identify their risks and the potential impact on both ecosystems and human wellbeing. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | International news release
IUCN welcomes 48 new Members
On 5 September 2012, the 79th Meeting of the IUCN Council, meeting at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea, admitted 48 new Members to IUCN. … | French | Spanish
06 Sep 2012 | News story
A natural safety net
As climate change increases the incidence of natural disasters like flooding and landslides, governments are looking for ways to protect their people and they’re finding that nature can help. … | French | Spanish
06 Sep 2012 | Article
Take a Forest Walk at IUCN congress
We are proposing three "Forest Walks" as journeys through the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea. The attached document details the walks. …
04 Sep 2012 | Article
Looking back at a successful World Water Week
Dr Patrick MacQuarrie is IUCN's new Water Policy and Sustainability Advisor. He joined the IUCN Global Water Programme in August, just one week before the start of one of the year's most important water events: Stockholm World Water Week. Here he reflects back on his attendance of this major water conference: …
03 Sep 2012 | News story
RSM names Willem Ferwerda Executive Fellow Business & Ecosystems
RSM appoints Willem Ferwerda Executive Fellow Business & Ecosystems …
30 Aug 2012 | Article
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From theory in Stockholm to practice in Honduras
Luis Manuel Maier works for IUCN Member 'Fundacion Vida' in Honduras and is currently coordinating the IUCN BRIDGE project in the Goascaran, a river forming the border between Honduras and El Salvador. …
29 Aug 2012 | News story
