Gestión de ecosistemas
IUCN brings sustainability discussions to member conference on biofuels
A team of IUCN colleagues participated in the 7th International Biofuels Conference organized by IUCN member, Winrock International India, which took place in New Delhi on the 11th and 12th February, 2010. …
22 Feb 2010 | News story
WANI strengthens water management in Fiji and Samoa
Many Pacific Islands are experiencing increasing pressures on water resources due to growing populations, infrastructure development, and climatic fluctuations. IUCN, member and partner organisations are strengthening forces to support Integrated Water Resource Management in the Oceania region. …
22 Feb 2010 | News story
Beating back biofuel crop invasions
The risk of biofuel crops becoming invasive and outcompeting native species is increasing as more advanced crops are planted. This can be managed to reduce the impact on local livelihoods and the environment, according to a report by IUCN. …
18 Feb 2010 | News story
National Dialogue on Water Resource Management in Thailand
The importance of a participatory approach to water management is main focus of the National Dialogue on Water Resource Management in Bangkok, Thailand. …
27 Jan 2010 | News story
Rio Huasco: WANI supports Environmental Flows in Chile
The Huasco River in the Atacama Region of Chile is no typical river...it hardly flows. Atacama is one of the driest places on Earth, yet maintaining the flow of the Huasco river is crucial. The river sustains livelihoods and farming communities, export businesses and ecosystems - all dependent on the river's flow. …
21 Jan 2010 | News story
WANI and IUCN Members in Mexico establish new Watershed Committee
The newly established Cahoacán River Watershed Committee in Chiapas, southwest Mexico, will aim to coordinate programmes and actions towards a more effective administration for the preservation of watershed resources and development of hydraulic infrastructures. …
19 Jan 2010 | News story
IUCN and TRAFFIC release CITES CoP15 Analyses of the Proposals
In preparation for the upcoming CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna) meeting (15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, CoP15) that will be taking place 13 – 25 March 2010 in Doha, Qatar, IUCN and TRAFFIC have released the results of their Analyses of the Proposals to Amend the Appendices. See here for the table with the Analyses. …
12 Jan 2010 | News story
WANI leads climate change resilient communities in Guatemala
More than 30 officials from different municipalities in Guatemala gathered to learn from IUCN’s Water and Nature Initiative (WANI) field experience in the Tacaná II project: a catchment management model and practical guide formulating management plans …
10 Dec 2009 | News story
Pacific energy experts apply environmental management tools
Pacific energy practitioners adopt tools for managing environmental consequences of energy projects and policies …
04 Dec 2009 | News story
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Energy security depends on ecosystems
Energy sector leaders and the conservation community agree that energy security is linked to the vitality of ecosystems. They are calling on governments, business and civil society to take measures to safeguard ecosystem services which are critical for the energy sector. …
04 Dec 2009 | News story
