Rhône Glacier, Valais, Switzerland
Climate Change | Global

A message from IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre on Earth Hour

IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre says: “On March 29, 2008, cities across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour, an event designed to raise awareness about climate change and symbolize that working together the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against climate change. …  

26 Mar 2008 | News - News story

Camel caravan in Komadugu Yobe river basin, North East Nigeria
Global | Climate Change

Indigenous peoples play key role in coping with climate change – IUCN

Indigenous peoples around the world will bear the brunt of climate change – but they are also armed with the traditional knowledge to survive its effects. …   | French

17 Mar 2008 | News - Press Release

Narinder Kakar at United Nations
Global | Environmental Policy

"Addressing Climate Change: the United Nations and the world at work”

IUCN Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Mr. Narinder Kakar, presented a statement to the UN General Assembly on 13 February 2008 on the issue of climate change …  

10 Mar 2008 | News - News story