Lake Ichkeul, Tunisia

IUCN’s work with World Heritage

The World Heritage Programme coordinates IUCN’s work on the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, which is one of the most important global nature conservation instruments.

It evaluates natural World Heritage Sites nominated for World Heritage Status, monitors the state of conservation of existing Sites, implements capacity building initiatives, and provides technical advice to the World Heritage Committee.

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Highlights


Eva Zabey delivers a TEDxTalk in Lausanne

TEDx Talk by Eva Zabey: The Economy, It's Nature's Business

CEC member Lizzie Crudgington shares a link. Eva Zabey of the WBCSD is currently leading work on using eco- system valuation in a business context …

14 May 2012 | News story

Mrs Chanthone says that in the past she could haul in 30-40 kg of fish every day but now her daily catch has dropped to just 7 or 8kg.

Climate change and its impact on the Lao and Cambodian people

When we refer to climate change, we immediately think of the impacts it has on the livelihoods of large numbers of people, and the habitats of aquatic species on all continents. …

09 May 2012 | News story

Fronds of giant kelp wave in the cold current in Monterey Bay, California

Scientific Body of CBD concludes its 16th session

On 5 May 2012, SBSTTA concluded its 16th meeting with the adoption of eight recommendations for COP11 after an intense week of negotiations. …

09 May 2012 | News story

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