2012
Saola still a mystery 20 years after its spectacular debut
Two decades after the sensational discovery of a new ungulate species called the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), this rare animal remains as mysterious and elusive as ever. The Saola Working Group (SWG) of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) warn that the species is sliding towards extinction because of intensive hunting pressure and poor reserve management. …
21 May 2012 | News story
El saola sigue siendo un misterio 20 años después de su espectacular debut
Dos décadas después del sensacional descubrimiento de una nueva especie de ungulado llamado el saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), este raro animal sigue siendo tan enigmático y esquivo como siempre. El Grupo de Trabajo del Saola (SWG) de la Comisión de Supervivencia de Especies de la UICN, WWF y la Sociedad para la Conservación de la Vida Silvestre (WCS) advierten que la especie va rumbo a la extinción debido a la presión de la caza intensiva y la deficiente gestión de las reservas. … | English | French
21 May 2012 | International news release
Project Advisory Committee for Ecosystems for Life meets in India
The Ecosystems for Life: A Bangladesh-India Initiative Project Advisory Committee (PAC) held its 2nd Meeting in New Delhi, India on 4 May 2012. At the meeting, the PAC endorsed the Ecosystems for Life research and dialogue agenda. It also reviewed the project’s activities and implementation in 2011 and approved the annual work plan for 2012, while providing guidance to the team on the tasks allocated for the year. …
20 May 2012 | Article
INTERVIEW with Dr Senatori, Director of Italian Cooperation in Albania
In this interview, Andrea Senatori, Director of the Tirana office of the Italian Cooperation, shares his thoughts on the vision of the Italian Cooperation’s work in Albania and on the project “Institutional Support for Protected Areas in Albania” implemented by IUCN Programme Office for South-Eastern Europe. …
18 May 2012 | Article
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EU Biodiversity Knowledge Conference
21 - 23 May 2012
Brussels, Belgium
The conference aims to introduce and discuss broadly the approach of designing a Network of Knowledge approach in the area of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Europe. The conference will also discuss the European input into IPBES and other international developments. …
18 May 2012 | Event
Small scale solar photo-voltaic: Impacts on nature and people
Are you planning to fund, build or manage a solar photovoltaic (PV) project? Have you considered the environmental, social and economic issues this can raise? Are you prepared to manage these issues? …
17 May 2012 | Fact sheet
Small scale wind power: Impacts on nature and people
Are you planning to fund, build or manage a wind power project? Have you considered the environmental, social and economic issues this can raise? Are you prepared to manage these issues? …
17 May 2012 | Fact sheet
Report Calls for REDD+ to Invest in Forest Communities
Income generated from REDD+ should be given to forest communities to invest in their future, recommends a new report by The Forests Dialogue (TFD). Investing locally in this way should be part of understanding REDD+ as integral to broader development among forest-dependent communities. …
16 May 2012 | News story
Les grands barrages en Afrique de l’Ouest : bâtir le dialogue
Les grands barrages ont apporté des bénéfices importants en Afrique de l’Ouest et sont susceptibles d’en fournir plus encore à l’avenir : électricité, irrigation, eau potable, etc. Mais cela ne doit pas se faire au détriment des écosystèmes et des populations qui en dépendent. Les processus de mise en œuvre des grands ouvrages hydrauliques requièrent la concertation entre toutes les parties prenantes, comme l’illustre la publication produite par l’UICN-PACO. … | English
16 May 2012 | News story
Education environnementale : lancement officiel d’un outil pédagogique
C’est le premier d’une série d’outils pédagogiques d’éducation environnementale que le Programme Régional d’Education Environnementale (PREE). …
16 May 2012 | News story
