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Last refuge for Indonesia’s largest mammals.
The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra …
16 Apr 2010 | Fact sheet
International Seminar Culture and Development
From 4 to 5 May 2010 Girona, Spain … | French | Spanish
13 Apr 2010 | Event
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Traditional knowledge key to conserving biodiversity
Climate change, unsustainable development and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to life on earth and human societies. Throughout the ages, local communities have developed knowledge and tools for survival and adaptation to their environment. But as indigenous cultures, local languages and practices are eroded, so is our civilization’s resilience to new environmental challenges. …
12 Apr 2010 | News story
International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress
With the increasing recognition of the value of nature to human health and wellbeing worldwide, Parks Victoria will host the first International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress in 2010. This will be a unique opportunity to bring together delegates from all relevant sectors (i.e. planning, community development, physical and mental health, tourism, climate change, education, recreation, ecology and park management) to explore how we can take better advantage of the way nature significantly contributes to our wellbeing and broader societal benefits. …
11 Apr 2010 | Event
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Mangrove forests in worldwide decline
More than one in six mangrove species worldwide are in danger of extinction due to coastal development and other factors, including climate change, logging and agriculture, according to the first-ever global assessment on the conservation status of mangroves for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. …
09 Apr 2010 | International news release
Scientists call for biodiversity barometer
For the first time scientists have put a figure on how much it would cost to learn about the conservation status of millions of species, some of which have yet to be identified. The price tag is US$60 million, according to a team of scientists, including those from IUCN and Conservation International, who presented their case in this week’s Science magazine in an article called “The Barometer of Life.” … | Spanish
08 Apr 2010 | International news release
EAZA Conservation Forum 2010 "Working for Biodiversity"
08 Apr 2010 | News story
Study on indigenous peoples and climate change issues made available
IUCN has undertaken an in-depth review of the concerns of indigenous peoples in relation to current international climate change and REDD-plus policy making. …
08 Apr 2010 | Downloads - document
National Committee of IUCN Members in Pakistan meets in Islamabad
The Pakistan National Committee (PNC) of IUCN members met in Islamabad on March 26, 2010. …
01 Apr 2010 | News story
