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Extinction threat growing for mankind’s closest relatives
Mankind’s closest relatives – the world’s monkeys, apes and other primates – are disappearing from the face of the Earth, with some being literally eaten to extinction. … | French | Spanish | Chinese
03 Aug 2008 | News - Press Release
IUCN co-sponsors meeting on illegal logging in Beijing
On 25th July 2008 IUCN China co-sponsored a meeting entitled Forest Law Enforcement and Governance in the Global Context with the Chinese State Forestry Administration (SFA). This presented an opportunity to share information, as well as concerns, on the latest forest governance developments in some major export markets and producer countries, such as the FLEGT initiative and the forthcoming Lacey Act. …
29 Jul 2008 | News - News story
Environmental Considerations for Post-earthquake recovery action in China
Two months after the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi Provinces, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the United Nations hosted a joint workshop in Bejing to help develop a recovery plan for the affected areas. Killing 69,000 people and rendering more than 5 million people homeless, the 12 May earthquake also had an immense environmental impact on the area, known for its rich biodiversity. … | Chinese
17 Jul 2008 | News - News story
Eight new natural wonders for the World Heritage List
Eight new natural sites have been added to the World Heritage List, following IUCN’s recommendations.The new sites include the Socotra Archipelago in Yemen, Canada’s Joggins Fossil Cliffs, the French Lagoons of New Caledonia, Saryarka in Northern Kazakhstan, Mount Sanqingshan National Park in China, Surtsey in Iceland, the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico.
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08 Jul 2008 | News - Press Release
