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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
Coming soon to Gland: A green building that doesn’t cost the Earth
IUCN is transforming its current headquarters into a Conservation Centre which will set a benchmark in sustainable construction. … | Chinese
17 Jun 2008 | News - News story
Countdown 2010 - the best thing that can happen to biodiversity
The readers and the executive board of the Spanish Magazine REDLife chose Countdown 2010 among the ten best initiatives to save biodiversity and conserve nature. Countdown 2010 was included for its ability to mobilize resources to meet the 2010 biodiversity target, for its communication efforts and its continuous engagement to promote action at all levels. …
16 Jun 2008 | News - News story
China explores ways to support sustainable trade in forest products with West and Central Africa
From April 25th to May 9th 2008, a Chinese delegation visited Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gabon to explore potential collaboration and to learn more about forest sector reforms in these countries, including the European Union’s ongoing FLEGT1 efforts in Africa. …
06 Jun 2008 | News - News story
