News for Members
Conservation for a New Era
The latest analysis of the state of conservation has been published today by IUCN. The book, Conservation for a New Era, outlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of last year’s World Conservation Congress in Barcelona. …
17 Sep 2009 | International news release
News from IUCN members: Save Our Seas Foundation study basking sharks and call to protect cetaceans
Marine experts, assembled by the Save Our Seas Foundation in July, called for action to sustain the Indian Ocean whaling ban and protect dolphins from growing slaughter. Despite the ban on whaling in a large area of the Indian Ocean, populations of both whales and dolphins appear to be on the decline, mainly because of accidental entrapment in fishing gear and in some cases, intentional hunting. …
08 Sep 2009 | News story
IUCN welcomes 3 new Members
On 26 August 2009, the 54th IUCN Bureau of Council admitted 3 new Members to IUCN: le Réseau des Aires Protégées d’Afrique Centrale – RAPAC [Central Africa Protected Areas Network] - an international non-governmental organisation based in Gabon; and two non-governmental organisations: The Jordanian Society for Organic Farming JSOF – Jordan, and The Garrison Institute – USA. … | French | Spanish
07 Sep 2009 | News story
US IUCN Members comment on recent climate legislation
US IUCN Members have commented on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 approved by the US House of Representatives. …
03 Sep 2009 | News story
New Regional Councillor for Oceania
Mr. Robin Yarrow has been elected as Regional Councillor for Oceania, replacing Mr. Lionel Gibson, and will hold office until the close of the next ordinary session of the World Conservation Congress in 2012. …
02 Sep 2009 | News story
IUCN Members in Asia
We are pleased to inform you that a series of web pages on and for IUCN members in Asia has been launched . …
01 Sep 2009 | News story
Hans Friederich to guide IUCN in Pan-Europe ad interim
Today the IUCN Regional Office for Pan-Europe welcomes its new Interim Regional Director Hans Friederich. …
01 Sep 2009 | News story
Stockholm sends a strong message to Copenhagen on water
Water experts from around the world have called for water issues to be included in the international climate talks to take place in Copenhagen in December …
22 Aug 2009 | News story
Invest in nature, ensure water resilience
World Water Week, held in Stockholm, Sweden, from 16 to 22 August, gathers more than 2500 experts to help resolve the growing water crisis. Less than one percent of the world's fresh water is readily accessible for direct human use. …
14 Aug 2009 | News story
La red verde virtual de Miembros de la UICN en Google Earth
La red verde virtual de Miembros de la UICN en Google Earth destaca a las organizaciones que combaten en primera línea contra el cambio climático, la reducción de la cantidad y calidad del agua, la deforestación y la pérdida de biodiversidad. …
11 Aug 2009 | News story
