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Ocean acidity - new Google Earth tour
A new guide on ocean acidification and a new tour on Google Earth, showing the speed and scale of impact CO2 emissions will have on the ocean, is being launched today at The Ocean in a High CO2 World Symposium in Monterey, California. …
01 Oct 2012 | Article
Conserving the coral reefs and rainforests of Europe
"Seen from the urban environment of Brussels, the direct link between biodiversity and human well-being might seem like a vague concept. But for the people of French Polynesia, it is an obvious reality," writes Jean-Philippe Palasi, EU Policy Director at Conservation International (CI), an IUCN Member. …
28 Sep 2012 | News story
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Protection measures for the Bering Strait identified
IUCN, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF) are undertaking a cooperative project to identify measures that could be adopted to protect Ecologically and Biologically Sensitive Areas (EBSAs) of the Bering Strait region, and to explore ways in which such measures might be implemented. …
28 Sep 2012 | News story
Kayaks to Korea - community leaders share local marine management expertise on a global stage
Today, local leaders from around the globe showcased innovative, community-based marine management techniques at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. These pioneers lead Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) in all corners of the world and hail from countries such as Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Colombia and India. … | French | Spanish
10 Sep 2012 | Article
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Investment in carbon capture— lifeline to poor
Tens of thousands of people around the world are getting greater access to food because of a new investment fund. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) supports the Livelihoods Fund, which allows companies to offset their carbon footprint by investing in ecosystem restoration programmes that deliver lasting community benefits, including increased food security. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | News story
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When is a Marine Protected Area really a Marine Protected Area
Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, 8 September 2012 (IUCN) – As concern increases on the state of natural resources and the degradation of the world’s oceans, it is critical to be clear on how countries are progressing with conservation actions for the environment. New guidance issued today on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) will significantly improve ocean protection efforts. … | French | Spanish
08 Sep 2012 | International news release
Crunch time for Caribbean corals
Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, 7 September 2012 (IUCN) – Time is running out for corals on Caribbean reefs. Urgent measures must be taken to limit pollution and regulate aggressive fishing practices that threaten the existence of Caribbean coral reef ecosystems, according to a new IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) report. … | French | Spanish
07 Sep 2012 | International news release
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Exploring forgotten seascapes
Whether due to their remoteness, regional instability or political challenges, the marine environments of some of the world’s developing areas are often forgotten – or even ignored – by global policies and conservation efforts. … | French | Spanish
07 Sep 2012 | Article
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IUCN Goodwill Ambassador Pierre Yves Cousteau addresses the World Conservation Congress
IUCN Goodwill Ambassador and founder of Cousteau Divers, Pierre-Yves Cousteau talks about the need for new, bold, daring solutions to the earth's environmental problems. He looks at the diversity of marine life his father encountered 20 years ago while diving in Southeast Asia, a region he visited recently. …
27 Aug 2012 | Video
The Blue Carbon Initiative reaches South America
Blue carbon ecosystems, particularly mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrasses are significant for their ability to help mitigate global climate change. Unfortunately these ecosystems are being destroyed at alarming rates, and thus releasing carbon into the atmosphere. …
03 Aug 2012 | News story
